University City, MO

Christmas Light Installation in University City, Missouri

Custom, period-appropriate holiday lighting for U City’s historic and architect-designed homes.

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Why We Love Serving University City

University City shifts block by block — from the brick streets around the Delmar Loop to the stately homes near Washington University, with one of the deepest concentrations of architect-designed houses in the region. Several U City neighborhoods, including Parkview and the Ames Place private place, are on the National Register, so the right holiday display is warm, refined, and appropriate to the period. 

These homes reward detail: lighting that highlights porches, dormers, and stonework rather than dominating the front yard. U City is also one of the most walkable suburbs in the metro, so your display is seen up close by neighbors on foot — tidy runs and glare control matter. Many lots are smaller with shallow setbacks, where a precise, well-aimed display reads best.

Design Approach

Designing a Holiday Display for University City

University City projects often involve historic and architecturally significant homes where the display has to respect original character — heavy-handed lighting looks out of place quickly here. We use warm tones, low-profile placements, and lower-output, carefully aimed product that fits smaller lots and shallow setbacks without spilling onto neighbors. Several neighborhoods are private places with their own community standards, and others sit within National Register districts, so we design appropriately and provide documentation for review when it’s needed. The Delmar Loop also drives a steady stream of commercial work — storefronts, restaurants, and mixed-use buildings — and because U City is highly walkable, we design front-yard lighting to hold up to pedestrian-level inspection.

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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 University City display.

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Best experience ever. Great customer service!!
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Very responsive and answered all of my questions in a timely manner.
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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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Pleasure to work with. Beautiful decorations, professionally installed and removed. Highly recommend Santas elves fir your holiday decorating needs.
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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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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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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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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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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 University City

U City's architecture and walkable streets suit a refined, well-detailed display. These are the pieces we most often build into a U City project:

Roofline & Facade Accents

Warm, low-profile lighting that reveals porches, dormers, and stone detailing on U City's architect-designed homes.

Porch & Entry Lighting

Lit porches, garland, and wreaths precisely scaled to smaller lots and shallow setbacks.

Commercial Holiday Lighting

Full-service displays for the Delmar Loop — storefronts, restaurants, and mixed-use buildings.

Every University City 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 University City Homeowners Choose Us

Built for University City homes and budgets.

We work confidently with named-architect homes

U City has a deep concentration of architect-designed houses. We use warm tones and clean placements to reveal the home, not overpower it.

We design within the historic districts

For Parkview, the Ames Place private place, and other districts, we choose period-appropriate displays and can provide details for review when needed.

Pedestrian-aware displays for a walkable city

Your display is seen up close on U City's walkable streets, so we design tidy, glare-free lighting that looks right on foot.

We scale precisely for smaller lots

Many U City lots are smaller with shallow setbacks. We keep the display tailored and the light off the neighbors.

Turnkey from design to storage

Design, install, unlimited in-season maintenance, January take-down, and off-season storage are all included.

Our Process in University City

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 University City quote.

Pricing & Discounts

Pricing & Discounts for University City 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 University City 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

University City Holiday Lighting FAQ

Can you light a historic U City home appropriately?
Yes — warm, low-profile, period-appropriate displays suit U City’s architect-designed and historic-district homes.
We can. For private places and historic districts we can supply product and placement details for review.
We do. The Delmar Loop is a steady commercial market for us — storefronts, restaurants, and mixed-use buildings.
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 University City & Nearby Cities

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

Plus Crestwood and the greater St. Louis metro.

Ready to Light Up Your University City Home?

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