St. Louis, MO

Christmas Light Installation in the City of St. Louis, Missouri

Custom, period-appropriate holiday lighting for the city’s iconic brick and Victorian homes.

700+ 5-Star Reviews

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13+ Years Experience

Family-run since 2012

Licensed & Insured

State of Missouri

Local Service

Why We Love Serving St. Louis

The City of St. Louis has some of the most distinctive residential architecture in the country — Lafayette Square’s Painted Ladies, Central West End mansions, and brick neighborhoods from Tower Grove to Soulard to the Hill to Shaw. Each has its own language, and the right holiday display works with it rather than against it.

Brick is the city’s defining material, and warm-white lighting flatters those rust and earth tones beautifully — accenting turrets, brackets, and Victorian millwork without overwhelming the texture. City lots are smaller and more urban, so precise, well-aimed displays with controlled light spill read best on close-in streets.

Design Approach

Designing a Holiday Display for St. Louis

City projects involve considerations suburban work doesn’t — historic district guidelines, narrow-lot constraints, brick-facade installation, and closer-quarters coordination with neighbors. Each neighborhood has a distinct architectural character that drives a different approach: the Central West End is not Soulard, which is not Tower Grove or the Hill, so we tailor every display to the block rather than a city-wide template. On the prized historic streets — Lafayette Square, Westmoreland and Portland Place, the CWE — we use warm tones and ornament-revealing accents that respect period character, and we can provide documentation for design review where districts or private covenants require it. Average project scope is smaller than the county, but the design detail runs high.

General Liability & Workers' Compensation

Deeper lots: wrapped trees and lit walkways

Newer builds: peaks, gables, and fuller treatments

Recent Installs

Recent Installs We're Proud of

Like what you see? Let’s design your St. Louis display.

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   Sam Woody 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best experience ever. Great customer service!!
  
 
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   K m 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very responsive and answered all of my questions in a timely manner.
  
 
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   Robert Baden 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So professional and beautiful lights. I choose colorful bulb type lights and loved it. I was the first in the neighborhood turn on my lights and last to turn them off.
  
 
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   Don Young 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pleasure to work with.  Beautiful decorations, professionally installed and removed.  Highly recommend Santas elves fir your holiday decorating needs.
  
 
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   Shannon Vogel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was our first time in 30 years hiring a lighting company to put our Christmas lights up and we were 100% glad we did! They were quick to send us a bid, and had our lights up in no time! When we had a few lights fall due to high winds, they were quick to respond and fix. Would highly recommend!
  
 
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   Mark Fernandez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice and elegant look. Very responsive as well. Last year I called and they had my lights up the same day! I’ve used them for the past three years and plan to continue!
  
 
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   Jody Woodward 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were very happy with Santa's Elves.  We've always done our own outdoor decorating, and it was so great to not have to get out there in the cold to put up and take down the lights.  Everything looked great and worked perfectly all season, and Santa's Elves beat the pricing of other bids we got by quite a bit!  Communication was also excellent!
  
 
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   Kathryn Young 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our first year not hanging our own lights and they were spot on. The lights and big wreath were exactly as we wanted!
  
 
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   francine pinkowski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication and price.  We are so happy we found Santa's Elves to help us make our season more merry! Great selection of light choices.  I love that they will check throughout the season to make sure all our lights are working and secured on our roof.  Every year I was scared for my kids putting up the lights and then falling off the roof. Leave it to the professionals!!! Can't wait to add more lights next year!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Holiday Lighting Services in St. Louis

The city's brick and historic architecture reward a precise, warm display. These are the pieces we most often build into a city project:

Roofline & Facade Accents

Warm, ornament-revealing lighting that brings out turrets, brackets, and millwork on the city's Victorian and brick homes.

Porch & Entry Lighting

Lit porches, garland, and wreaths sized to narrow city lots and close-in streets.

Commercial Holiday Lighting

Storefront and mixed-use displays for the city's neighborhood business districts.

Every St. Louis project also includes unlimited in-season maintenance, January take-down, and off-season storage in a labeled tote. It’s all custom-designed, so if you don’t see something you want, just ask.

Why St. Louis Homeowners Choose Us

Built for St. Louis homes and budgets.

We light Victorian and historic homes correctly

Lafayette Square, the Central West End, and the city's prized streets deserve warm, ornament-revealing displays that respect their period character.

We design for brick — the city's material

Warm tones flatter the rust and earth tones of historic brick and bring out architectural detail without washing out the texture.

Urban-lot precision

Smaller city lots need precise, well-aimed displays with controlled spill that respects close-in neighbors.

We adapt to each neighborhood's character

Central West End, Soulard, Tower Grove, and the Hill are all different. We tailor the display to the block, not a city-wide template.

Suburban-quality service, turnkey

Design, install, in-season maintenance, take-down, and storage are all included — the same discipline we bring anywhere in the metro.

Our Process in St. Louis

Simple from quote to take-down.

Step 01

Quote Request

Submit your request. We’ll respond with a questionnaire and include the services and colors we offer.

Step 02

Quote Acceptance

For your approval, we’ll send an itemized proposal designed specifically for your property.

Step 03

Design & Cut

Lights are custom-cut and designated to your address — they’ll be your lights for life.

Step 04

Installation

Our trained crews arrive and install your customized lighting design with an impeccable attention to detail.

Next step: get your free St. Louis quote.

Pricing & Discounts

Pricing & Discounts for St. Louis Homes

Turnkey Pricing

Design, install, maintenance, take-down, and storage all included.

Rental Model, No Replacement Fees

Worn product is replaced at no extra cost.

Heroes Discount

Police, fire, EMS, nurses, and medical staff. Founded by a former EMT.

Neighborhood Discount

Book your subdivision together and every home saves.

Every St. Louis display starts with a free, no-obligation quote. The contact form is the fastest path to a proposal, and because every display is custom-cut to your address, the calendar fills through the fall — so booking early secures your spot.

FAQ

St. Louis Holiday Lighting FAQ

Can you light a historic Lafayette Square or CWE home?

Yes — warm, low-profile, period-appropriate displays that reveal Victorian detail are exactly what these homes call for.

Do city historic districts need any documentation?

Some do. We can provide product and placement details for design review when a district or private covenant asks.

Do you work in the neighborhood business districts?

We do — storefronts and mixed-use buildings across the city’s neighborhood commercial corridors.

When should I book, and are you licensed and insured?

Book early — the calendar fills through the fall since every display is custom-cut. And yes, we’re licensed in Missouri with general liability and workers’ comp.

Service Area

Serving St. Louis & Nearby Cities

We’re based about 25–30 minutes from our Fenton base, at 1710 Fenpark Dr, Fenton, MO 63026, so quotes, installs, and service calls stay quick throughout St. Louis.

Plus Crestwood and the greater St. Louis metro.

Ready to Light Up Your St. Louis Home?

Let us handle the holidays for your St. Louis home — design, install, all-season maintenance, January take-down, and storage. Family-run in St. Louis since 2012.