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Bistro & String Light Installation in Hurst, TX
Warm overhead light for Hurst patios, pergolas and dining terraces, hung on steel wire so it stays straight through every storm season. Residential and commercial installs from an insured crew.
✓ Year-round systems ✓ Posts where needed ✓ Commercial-grade LED strands
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Bistro lighting means large-bulb LED strands hung overhead across a patio, yard or dining area. For Hurst homes and businesses, Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting plans the layout, sets posts or anchors where needed, tensions catenary wire on longer spans and installs commercial-grade strands with dimmers or timers.
Since 1978
Dallas family business
5+ years
Commercial and large residential lighting
Fully insured
Liability and workers’ comp
4.5★ Google
Rated by DFW clients
Spaces We Light Across Hurst
Bistro lighting fits far more places than a back porch. Here is where it earns its keep.
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Pergola and arbor lighting
Runs follow the beams or drape between them, fastened with clips that leave the wood intact. A pergola becomes the focal point of the yard at night instead of a dark frame.
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Dimmers, timers and smart plugs
A dimmer sets the mood, a timer turns strands on at dusk, and a smart plug puts control on your phone. Most installs use at least one.
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Restaurant and brewery patios
Dining patios need even light for menus and faces, durable cable that survives nightly use, and a layout servers can walk under all evening without ducking.
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Heavy-duty cable runs
Commercial strands use thicker jacketed cable and molded sockets built for outdoor exposure. They resist UV, summer heat and the twisting in the wind that ruins light-duty sets.
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Event lawns and venues
Venue lawns and wedding sites use long parallel runs or a center canopy. Installs can be permanent for a property that books events week after week.
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Service after the install
Bulbs burn out, storms happen and layouts change. Our crew can come back to replace bulbs, re-tension a span or extend a run as the space grows.
Power, Outlets and Control
Every string light system needs power in the right place. Many patios already have an outdoor GFCI outlet that can carry the load. When a new circuit or hard-wired switch is needed, that work belongs to a licensed electrician, and we plan the run so they know exactly where power must land.
Control is the fun part. Add a dimmer for dinners, a timer that turns strands on at dusk or a smart plug so you can switch scenes from your phone.
Existing GFCI outlets used where they fit
New circuits handled by a licensed electrician
Dimmers for dinner-level light
Timers and smart plugs for hands-off control
From Site Visit to First Glow
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Tell us the space
Share photos or a quick description of the patio, yard or venue. We schedule a visit around your calendar.
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Measure and plan
On site we measure every span, test anchor surfaces and locate outlets, so the plan reflects your real space.
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Layout and pricing
We send a layout showing every run and post, with a quote based on your measurements rather than a guess.
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Hang and test
The crew mounts anchors, runs catenary wire, hangs strands and checks every bulb and connection after dark if possible.
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Walkthrough and service
We show you the controls, set the timer and leave our number. Bulb swaps and adjustments are a call away.
Where We Work Around Hurst
Hurst anchors the Mid-Cities between Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth, with Airport Freeway and Precinct Line Road as its main commercial spines.
North East Mall area
Restaurants and retail pads around North East Mall compete for evening diners. A well-lit patio is visible from the parking field, and commercial cable with even socket spacing keeps the glow consistent from one end to the other. Restaurants here also see heavy weekend traffic, so we design every span to be reachable for a quick bulb swap.
Hurst Conference Center grounds
Event spaces near the Hurst Conference Center host evening receptions and gatherings. Long parallel runs over a lawn or terrace create a ceiling of light for photos and dinners, set on posts where no walls exist. Hosts can set the canopy on a timer so it is glowing when the first guests walk in, and planner poles keep the lawn flexible between events.
Precinct Line Road
Strip centers along Precinct Line Road often have narrow front patios under a canopy. A single straight run along the beam line or fascia adds warmth without crowding tables or blocking signage. We keep the run high enough that tall guests never duck and low enough that the light still reaches each table below. Shatter-resistant bulbs suit busy sidewalks.
Mid-Cities backyards
Many Hurst homes have covered patios opening onto fenced yards. A zig-zag canopy from the patio beam to posts at the fence line extends usable space well past the roof edge. Strands on guide wire stay level even when spring storms sweep across the Mid-Cities. A dimmer lets families go bright for parties and low for quiet evenings.
Permanent Strands or Seasonal Swags
Most of our bistro installs stay up year-round. With guide wire, solid anchors and outdoor-rated cable, a well-hung system can stay in place through the seasons and only needs occasional bulb changes.
Some clients want strands only for spring and fall entertaining, or for a single event. We can set permanent hang points and posts so seasonal strands go up and come down quickly without new holes each time. If you want color, ask about PermaLites 365 permanent lighting for the roofline too.
Year-round systems with outdoor-rated cable
Permanent hang points for seasonal strands
No new holes each time strands return
Pairs with PermaLites 365 roofline lighting
Pricing Depends on These Details
A few details decide most of the price, and we walk you through each one.
Number of spans
Each span needs two solid anchor points and often guide wire. A zig-zag canopy with many crossings takes more hardware than a single perimeter run.
Site conditions
Slopes, tree canopies, pool decks and tight side yards can each add steps. We note them on the site visit so the quote has no surprises.
Commercial requirements
Restaurants and venues often need heavier cable, more anchor points and service access that staff can reach. Those details add durability for nightly use and some cost.
Posts and poles
If there is nothing to attach to, we add steel posts in concrete or weighted planter poles. Each new anchor point adds material and install time.
Total run length
More linear feet of strand means more bulbs, more cable and more labor. A small patio and a full venue lawn sit at very different ends of the range.
What DFW clients say
4.5-star average on Google from clients across Dallas-Fort Worth.
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“First season with them and hands down best service I’ve had. Very impressed with their service and communication. David was very professional and made the entire experience easy and worry free. Will definitely be keeping my business with them!”
Courtney Carrier
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“Fast and courteous office staff and installers. Abraham my installer was excellent!”
robert simmons
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“This is the first year I have used this company, & I can say I am absolutely pleased! The designer and I agreed on the overall design, and the team executed it properly. Any issues that have arisen since install, they have been very prompt in their…”
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Questions We Hear in Hurst
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
Do you light pergolas, gazebos and covered patios?
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Yes. Pergolas get runs along or between the beams, gazebos suit a drape from a center point to the edges and covered patios take a clean line along the beams. We use low-profile clips and screw eyes so the hardware is barely visible on Hurst structures in daylight.
Are string lights safe around a pool or hot tub?
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Yes, with care. Strands over pool decks are hung at a safe height on guide wire, bulbs are shatter-resistant and every connection is kept well away from water. GFCI protection on the power source is a must, and we plan for it from the very first site visit.
Do I need a new outdoor outlet?
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Usually not. LED strands draw very little power, so one GFCI outdoor outlet can often run the whole system. If your Hurst layout needs a switch by the door or a circuit at the far end of the yard, a licensed electrician handles that part and we coordinate.
Are you insured?
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Yes. Our crews are covered by liability insurance and workers' compensation. Hurst property managers, landlords and homeowners can request a certificate of insurance from our Dallas office before work starts, and we are happy to send it to whoever needs a copy.
Can a business patio get holiday décor too?
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Yes. Holiday lighting and décor is our main business. For Hurst restaurants, venues and commercial properties, we can add wreaths, garland, lit trees and building lighting around the patio, with design, installation, in-season service and removal handled by one team.
How long does a typical backyard install take?
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Most backyard installs in Hurst take a single day. Projects with several concrete-set posts, rooftop work or long catenary spans can take a little longer. We share the expected timeline with your quote so there are no surprises on install day.
What is the difference between bistro, café and string lights?
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In Hurst, people use all three names for the same thing: large bulbs on an outdoor cable, strung overhead. What matters is the build. We hang commercial-grade strands with molded sockets and heavy cable, and you choose the bulb shape that gives the look you want.
Can you run lights from the house to a tree line or pergola?
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Yes. Long runs across a yard are common. We tension a steel guide wire between the house and a tree, post or pergola, then hang the strand on it so it stays level. Trees get adjustable straps rather than nails, so growth is never restricted.
Do you service lights another company installed?
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We can take a look. Many service calls start with sagging strands or dead sockets from an earlier install. Sometimes adding guide wire fixes it. Sometimes the strand itself needs replacing with commercial-grade cable. Either way, you get a straight answer.