Professional outdoor Christmas light installation in Lawrence, Overland Park, Olathe & all of Johnson County, Kansas. We design it, install it, maintain it, and take it down — you just enjoy the holidays.
When you search for outdoor Christmas light installation near you, you want a local team you can trust on your roof, on your ladder, and on your home. That's exactly what First Response Exterior Lights delivers.
Owner Charlie is a 10-year Johnson County firefighter and paramedic. Safety, integrity, and showing up on time are non-negotiable.
We use commercial-rated bulbs and custom-cut wire — not the flimsy strands from the big-box stores that fail by mid-December.
Climbing an icy ladder in December is dangerous. We handle every inch — design, install, repair visits, and takedown.
36+ five-star reviews from Lawrence and Johnson County homeowners who came back season after season.
Booking Christmas light installers near you should be simple. Here's how easy we make it.
Tell us about your home. We'll measure the roofline and send a flat-rate quote within 24 hours — no pressure, no gimmicks.
Classic warm white? Bold red and green? Multicolor? We design a display that fits your home's architecture and your style.
Our insured crew installs in 2–6 hours using commercial-grade LEDs, custom-cut wire, and safe attachment clips.
Anything goes wrong? We come fix it free. After New Year's, we take it all down and store it for next season.
Recent outdoor Christmas displays we've installed for Lawrence and Johnson County homeowners.






Searching "Christmas lights outdoor installation near me" from any of these cities? You're in our service area.
Our home base in Douglas County.
Hundreds of homes lit each holiday season.
Fast turnaround across Olathe neighborhoods.
Custom holiday displays for Lenexa homeowners.
Trusted by Shawnee families year after year.
Premium installations across Leawood estates.
Every November, thousands of Kansas homeowners type "Christmas lights outdoor installation near me" into Google — and most have no idea what separates a great installer from a bad one. Here's what you should know before you hire anyone to put lights on your roof.
Roof work is genuinely dangerous, especially in Kansas winters. A licensed and insured local installer protects you from liability if anything goes wrong. As a firefighter and paramedic, our owner Charlie takes safety more seriously than anyone in the business — and we carry full liability insurance on every job.
The Christmas lights you buy at the big-box store are not built for professional installation. They burn out, fade, and short out within a season or two. Professional installers use commercial-grade LED strands rated for outdoor exposure, with sealed sockets, heavier-gauge wire, and far brighter, more uniform color. The difference is night and day — literally.
A real Christmas light installation service includes design, installation, mid-season maintenance, takedown, and storage. If a company quotes you a low price but expects you to take the lights down yourself in January, that's not full-service. We handle every step so the only thing you do is enjoy the lights.
The biggest mistake homeowners make is waiting until December. By Thanksgiving, every reputable installer in Lawrence and Johnson County is fully booked. Book your free quote in September or early October to lock in your install date and the best pricing.
If you love the look of Christmas lights but hate the seasonal hassle, ask about permanent color-changing LED lighting. They're discreet during the day, controlled from your phone, and can switch from Christmas red and green to Halloween orange to everyday warm white with a tap. Many of our customers find permanent lights pay for themselves in 2–3 years compared to annual Christmas installs.
When you hire a local Lawrence or Johnson County installer, you're not just getting convenience — you're getting accountability. We live here. Our kids go to school here. Charlie responds to emergency calls in these neighborhoods. If something ever goes wrong with your install, we're 15 minutes away, not three states over. That's the difference between hiring a faceless seasonal company and hiring your neighbor.
Most residential outdoor Christmas light installations in Lawrence and Johnson County range from $400 to $1,800 depending on linear footage, roofline complexity, and design. We provide free, no-obligation estimates within 24 hours.
We supply commercial-grade, professionally rated LED Christmas lights as part of every installation. They're brighter, more durable, and far safer than anything you'll find at a big-box store.
Yes. Our full-service Christmas lighting package includes design, installation, mid-season maintenance, takedown, and storage so you never touch a ladder.
We serve Lawrence, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Leawood, and the surrounding Douglas County and Johnson County, Kansas areas.
Book by early October. Installation slots fill quickly through November, and early-bird customers get priority scheduling and the best pricing.
We come back and fix it free. Our service warranty covers the entire holiday season, so if anything stops working we'll be there to repair it.
Get a free, no-obligation quote from the most trusted outdoor Christmas light installers in Lawrence and Johnson County. Firefighter owned. Locally operated. Booking now for the holiday season.