Permanent Roofline Installation
The LEDs are installed once inside a low-profile aluminum track that blends into your home's soffit or fascia.
Permanent Christmas Lights in Nanaimo
Get the Christmas-light look without installing, removing and storing lights every winter.
Clear Choice Lighting installs permanent Christmas lights discreetly along your Nanaimo home's roofline. When December arrives, choose your colours, patterns and schedule from your phone. When Christmas is over, switch to warm white, another holiday colour scheme or simply turn them off.
What Are Permanent Christmas Lights?
Permanent Christmas lights—also known as permanent holiday lights—are discreet, professionally installed LED lights that stay hidden along your roofline year-round and can be controlled from your phone for Christmas, holidays and everyday lighting.
Christmas Colours & Patterns
Create classic red and green, warm white, red-green-white combinations, animated patterns and custom Christmas displays.
Control Everything From Your Phone
Change colours, brightness, patterns and schedules without going outside or touching a ladder.
Designed for Year-Round Use
When Christmas is over, switch to warm white architectural lighting, other holiday colours or simply turn the system off.
No Seasonal Installation or Takedown
Because the lights stay installed year-round, there are no annual installations, January takedowns, tangled strings or storage bins.
Built for Nanaimo Weather
The outdoor-rated system is designed to handle Nanaimo's wet coastal weather while remaining permanently installed throughout the year.
Create Your Christmas Display From Your Phone
Your Christmas lights don't have to look the same every night.
Use the Prairie Lighting app to change colours, create patterns and schedule when your lights turn on and off.
Classic Red & Green
Create the traditional Christmas combination across your entire roofline or alternate individual sections and LEDs.
Warm White Christmas Lights
Prefer something more understated? Use dedicated warm-white LEDs for a classic Christmas-light appearance without colourful effects.
Red, Green & Warm White
Combine traditional Christmas colours with warm white for a more customized display.
Animated Christmas Patterns
Create moving effects, colour transitions and patterns rather than being limited to a single static string of lights.
Automatic Christmas Schedules
Set your lights to come on automatically in the evening and turn off later at night. Once the schedule is created, you don't need to remember to switch them on every day.
Christmas Lights That Still Make Sense in July
The biggest advantage of permanent Christmas lights is that you aren't purchasing a system that only works in December.
After Christmas, the same roofline lighting can be used throughout the year.
Having friends over for Nanaimo’s Bathtub Weekend? Set a colour scene for the evening, then switch back to warm white afterward.
Everyday Warm White Lighting
Use clean warm-white lighting to highlight your home's architecture without making your house look like Christmas year-round.
Canada Day Colour Scene
Red and white lighting gives the same roofline a bold look for Canada Day and other celebrations.
Holidays & Events
Switch the system whenever you want for holidays, milestones and gatherings.
One permanent installation gives you dozens of different looks without changing the physical lights.
- Halloween
- Canada Day
- Birthdays
- Weddings and celebrations
- Game days
- Parties
- Other holidays and special occasions
Looking for more ideas? Browse more seasonal lighting scenes from local homes.
Permanent Christmas Lights vs Temporary Christmas Lights
| Feature | Permanent Christmas Lights | Temporary Christmas Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Installed | Permanent Christmas LightsOnce | Temporary Christmas LightsEvery Christmas |
| Removed | Permanent Christmas LightsNo | Temporary Christmas LightsEvery year |
| Storage Required | Permanent Christmas LightsNo | Temporary Christmas LightsYes |
| Phone Control | Permanent Christmas LightsYes | Temporary Christmas LightsUsually no |
| Custom Colours | Permanent Christmas LightsYes | Temporary Christmas LightsDepends on the strand |
| Warm White | Permanent Christmas LightsYes | Temporary Christmas LightsYes |
| Animated Patterns | Permanent Christmas LightsYes | Temporary Christmas LightsLimited |
| Other Holidays | Permanent Christmas LightsYes | Temporary Christmas LightsRequires different lights |
| Daytime Appearance | Permanent Christmas LightsHidden in track | Temporary Christmas LightsVisible wires and strings |
| Ladder Use | Permanent Christmas LightsInstallation only | Temporary Christmas LightsUsually every season |
If you enjoy decorating your home every Christmas but don't enjoy the yearly setup and takedown, permanent lighting removes most of the work.
How Permanent Christmas Lights Are Installed
Permanent Christmas lights don't hang from temporary clips.
The LEDs are installed inside a low-profile aluminum track mounted underneath the roofline.
Colour-Matched Aluminum Track
The track is selected to blend as closely as possible with your soffit, fascia or trim so the system remains discreet during daylight hours.
30mm RGBWW LED Lights
The system uses RGBWW LEDs capable of colourful Christmas displays while also providing dedicated warm-white light.
Low-Voltage 24V Power
The lights operate on a low-voltage 24V system designed for permanent exterior lighting.
Smart Controller & App
Your controller connects the lighting system to the Prairie Lighting app, allowing you to control colours, patterns and schedules from your phone.
Christmas Lights Built for Nanaimo Weather
Christmas in Nanaimo doesn't always mean snow.
More often, homeowners are dealing with rain, moisture and wet winter conditions. Permanent outdoor lights need to be designed accordingly.
IP68-Rated LED Pixels
The LED pixels are built for outdoor exposure and carry an IP68 weather-resistance rating.
Protected Track Installation
The lighting is positioned inside aluminum track rather than hanging openly from temporary hooks and wires.
Permanent Outdoor Components
The system is designed to remain installed throughout every season instead of being treated like a temporary Christmas decoration.
How Much Do Permanent Christmas Lights Cost in Nanaimo?
Permanent Christmas light pricing depends on the amount of roofline you want illuminated, the size and height of your home, roofline complexity and whether you want front-only or full-home coverage.
Illustrative lighting concept
Bungalow
Front: $3,800–$4,256 + GSTFull-home coverage: $9,080–$10,170 + GST
Side add-on: $1,155–$1,294 + GST · Back add-on: $2,970–$3,326 + GST
Illustrative lighting concept
Two-Storey
Front: $5,780–$6,474 + GSTFull-home coverage: $12,380–$13,866 + GST
Side add-on: $1,650–$1,848 + GST · Back add-on: $3,300–$3,696 + GST
Illustrative lighting concept
Large Two-Storey / Custom
Front: $7,100–$7,952 + GSTFull-home coverage: $16,180–$18,122 + GST
Side add-on: $1,980–$2,218 + GST · Back add-on: $5,120–$5,734 + GST
Illustrative lighting concept
Estate / acreage
Front: $9,080–$10,170 + GSTFull-home coverage: $20,800–$23,296 + GST
Side add-on: $2,640–$2,957 + GST · Back add-on: $6,440–$7,213 + GST
Final price confirmed after a free on-site measurement. Amounts are estimates, + GST; deck/fence add-on $1,200–$1,344 + GST; minimum project $2,500 + GST. 0% financing available. See the full pricing guide.
Nanaimo Permanent Christmas Light FAQs
Can I leave permanent Christmas lights up all year?
Yes. That is the purpose of the system. The lights and track remain permanently installed along your roofline, so there is no yearly installation or removal.
Do permanent Christmas lights look obvious during the day?
The LEDs sit inside a low-profile aluminum track selected to blend with the home's soffit or fascia. From ground level, the system is designed to be considerably less noticeable than traditional Christmas light strings and wires.
Can permanent Christmas lights produce normal warm white?
Yes. Clear Choice Lighting uses RGBWW LEDs with dedicated warm-white capability. You can use colourful Christmas patterns in December and switch to clean warm-white architectural lighting throughout the rest of the year.
Can I schedule my Christmas lights automatically?
Yes. You can create schedules through the lighting app so your lights automatically turn on and off at selected times.
Can individual LEDs be different colours?
Yes. The system uses individually addressable LEDs, allowing different sections or individual pixels to display different colours and create patterns across the roofline.
How long do permanent Christmas lights last?
The Prairie Lighting LEDs used by Clear Choice Lighting are rated for up to approximately 100,000 hours of operation. Actual lifespan depends on usage and operating conditions. Learn how long permanent outdoor lights last and what affects their lifespan.
Are permanent Christmas lights worth the cost?
For homeowners who install Christmas lights every year, permanent lighting can eliminate recurring installation, removal and storage while providing lighting that can also be used throughout the rest of the year.
The value is especially strong if you would otherwise pay for professional Christmas-light installation every season.
Will I ever need to climb a ladder to use them?
Not for normal operation. Once the system has been professionally installed, everyday controls including colours, patterns and schedules are handled through the app.
Can permanent Christmas lights handle Nanaimo rain?
Yes. The LED pixels used in the system carry an IP68 weather-resistance rating and are designed for permanent exterior use, making them well suited to Nanaimo and Vancouver Island's wet climate.
Start With Your Home and Your Roofline
Every house is different.
Instead of guessing how much permanent Christmas lighting you need, start with your actual property. Choose your home type, select the areas you'd like illuminated and get an estimated price for your roofline.
Questions about your Christmas-light layout? Ask our team for a personalized estimate.