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LITTLE ELM, TEXAS
Permanent Lighting in Little Elm, TX
Little Elm homes face the street and, often, the lake. A PermaLites 365 track lights both sides from one app, with no seasonal crew and no ladder.
✓ Lake-facing zones ✓ HOA paperwork help ✓ Fully insured team
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Permanent lighting is an LED track that stays mounted along your roof edge year-round and changes color from a phone app. In Little Elm we install PermaLites 365 on newer homes, lakefront properties and local businesses, with separate zones for street and water sides and schedules that turn the lights on at dusk automatically.
Since 1978
Dallas family business
5+ years in lighting
Commercial and large residential lighting
Fully insured
Liability and workers’ comp
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Built Around Little Elm Homes
Newer construction and lake views shape how we design here.
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Clean-line new builds
Fresh trim and crisp rooflines on newer Little Elm homes allow a very tight install. The track nearly disappears by day and draws a sharp outline at night.
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Phone control
PermaLites 365 runs from an app. Pick a color, add a slow fade or chase, save it, and set it to repeat on any schedule.
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Water-side lighting
For homes facing Lewisville Lake we design a back zone that looks right from a boat, a dock or the shoreline, kept separate from what the street sees out front.
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Everyday warm white
Most nights the system runs a soft white outline that brightens entries, walkways and garage fronts, giving the house a finished, cared-for look after sunset.
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HOA-ready description
Most Little Elm neighborhoods have architectural review. You get a written summary of the track, mounting method and colors to submit with your request, so the committee has what it needs.
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Local service calls
The team that installs your system handles service calls on it, so you have one local number to call instead of tracking down a distant manufacturer or online seller.
Lake Life Calls for More Than December Lights
Summer evenings on Lewisville Lake, Fourth of July fireworks, fall football and the holidays all happen in Little Elm. A seasonal string of lights covers one of those. A permanent track covers all of them without anyone climbing a roof.
Because many homes here were built in the last two decades, rooflines are usually consistent and trim is in good shape. That makes the install fast and the finished line especially clean.
Red, white and blue for the Fourth
Purple and orange for Halloween
Lobos colors on game nights
Warm white the rest of the year
How We Light a Little Elm Home
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Tell us the goal
Call 972-620-9560 and describe the home, any lake views you want lit, and whether your HOA reviews exterior changes before work starts.
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Measure and match
We measure each roof edge, hold track samples against your actual trim in daylight, and locate power for the controller.
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Approve the layout
You review the design, the zones and the written HOA description, and we adjust anything you want before scheduling the crew.
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Install and test
The crew mounts the track, connects the controller and checks every run in daylight and at dusk if timing allows.
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Scenes saved
We set your first scenes and a nightly timer together so the lights are useful from the first evening.
Where We Work in Little Elm
Little Elm sits on the east arm of Lewisville Lake in Denton County, with growth spreading north and east along FM 423 and US-380.
Lakefront District
Restaurants and shops near Little Elm Park and the lakefront can outline their buildings in brand colors through the warm months, then switch to a holiday scene in late November without booking anyone to climb up on the roof. Schedules can follow business hours, so the lights run when customers are out and switch off after closing.
FM 423 corridor
Newer neighborhoods along FM 423 tend to have two-story fronts with several gables stacked above the garage. Tracing each peak gives a crisp, balanced outline from the street instead of one flat line. We decide with you which gables to include so the result stays balanced.
Little Elm ISD
Save Lobos colors as aone-tap scene for home games, playoffs and graduation week. When the celebration is over, return to warm white from the app without touching the roofline or calling anyone. Neighbors on the same street often coordinate scenes for big games.
Lakeside homes
Properties backing to the water benefit from a separate rear zone. We can dim it for quiet nights, brighten it for parties on the dock, or run a color that reflects off the water while the front stays warm white.
US-380 growth
Homes and small businesses on the north side along US-380 are often new construction. Planning lighting soon after closing is the easiest time to choose a hidden controller spot and a short, clean power run. Builders rarely plan for exterior lighting, so we design around what is already there.
Seasonal vs. Permanent: How They Compare Here
We are a Christmas Decor franchise, so we design both kinds of lighting. In Little Elm our seasonal installs are for commercial properties, HOA entrances, dealerships and venues, using leased commercial LEDs that we hang, maintain and remove each year.
For Little Elm homes, permanent lighting is our answer. There is no recurring installation, no storage and no ladder. The tradeoff is less flexibility for greenery and bows, which is why many HOA entrances still pair a permanent outline with seasonal wreaths.
Seasonal suits HOA entrances and storefronts
Permanent suits homeowners who want every holiday
Permanent removes the yearly ladder risk
Mix both at shared community entrances
Little Elm Pricing Factors
No two homes price the same, but the same few things drive every quote.
Front only or full wrap
Lighting just the street elevation keeps the project small. Adding a lake-facing rear or the side elevations increases total track length, zones and controller capacity.
Trim and fascia condition
Newer trim makes for a quick, secure mount. Older, warped or damaged fascia may need attention from a carpenter before the track can be fastened properly.
Stories and roof pitch
Two-story fronts and steep gables require more ladder and lift time than a single-story ranch, and that extra access work shows up in installation labor.
Controller location
A garage outlet near the start of the run is simple. Longer wire runs, an exterior controller spot or an added circuit all mean more work to reach power.
What DFW clients say
4.5-star average on Google from clients across Dallas-Fort Worth.
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“These guys were amazing. Highly recommend them for all your decorative lighting needs.”
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Questions From Little Elm Homeowners
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
How does permanent lighting differ from regular Christmas lights?
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Seasonal lights clip on each fall and come down in January. Permanent lighting is a track system fixed under the roof edge that stays all year and changes color from an app, so it works for every holiday and as everyday accent light.
Can the lake side of my house have its own scene?
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Yes. We wire the rear roofline as a separate zone, so you can run a party scene facing the water while the street side stays a calm warm white. Either side can also be turned off on its own whenever you like.
Will my HOA allow it?
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Rules vary by neighborhood, so check your guidelines first. Because the track is low-profile and matched to trim, it is often easier to approve than people expect. We give you a written description and layout to include with your request.
Do you hang seasonal lights on Little Elm homes too?
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Yes. We hang seasonal Christmas lights on Little Elm homes, plus businesses, HOAs and dealerships; see residential Christmas light installation in Little Elm. If you would rather skip the yearly install, permanent lighting handles Christmas and the rest of the calendar from one app.
How long does the install take?
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A typical Little Elm home takes about a day, depending on roof height and how many zones you choose. We finish with a walkthrough of the app so you can set scenes and schedules on your own afterward. If your HOA requires approval, we schedule once you have it, so there is no waiting on install day.
Can I add more lighting later?
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Usually, yes. If you start with the front elevation, we plan the controller and wiring so a rear, lake-facing or garage zone can be added in a later visit without redoing the original install. Planning for growth up front keeps the later visit quick and the finished look seamless.
Is it bright enough for security?
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A white scene along the eaves adds useful light around entries, driveways and garage fronts. Many owners schedule it from dusk to late evening as an everyday safety layer, and turn up brightness when they are traveling. Timers make the house look lived-in.
Who services the system?
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We do. Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting handles service calls on the systems we install, so you have one local number, 972-620-9560, to call if anything needs attention down the road. We are glad to help. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.