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Permanent Lighting in Southlake, TX
Large custom homes deserve lighting that respects the architecture. PermaLites 365 gives Southlake estates a refined, multi-zone roofline you control from your phone, every night of the year.
✓ Large-estate experience ✓ Multi-zone control ✓ Liability and workers' comp
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Permanent lighting in Southlake is a discreet LED track installed under the roof edge that stays up all year. Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting installs PermaLites 365, controlled from an app. Estates can run several zones, from the front facade to the motor court and rear terraces, with warm white for everyday elegance and full color for holidays and Dragons nights.
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
What We Deliver on a Southlake Estate
Large residential properties are central to our work, and the design process reflects it.
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Architectural line study
We walk the full property and decide which ridges, gables and wings to light and which to leave dark. On complex rooflines, restraint is what makes the result look elegant.
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Refined everyday whites
Most evenings call for a warm, even white that outlines the house without glare. The app lets you fine-tune color temperature and brightness for each zone separately.
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Stone and stucco care
Southlake homes often combine stone, stucco and painted trim. We choose mounting points and channel color for each surface so the track stays quiet and the finish stays protected.
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Scheduled seasonal scenes
Save a classic white Christmas, a gentle full-color show, Fourth of July patterns and Carroll Dragons colors. Schedule each by date, so the house changes looks on its own.
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Motor court and terrace zones
Separate zones let the front facade, motor court, guest wing and back terraces run their own scenes. Entertain out back in soft white while the street side holds a holiday look.
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Insured, local service
We carry liability insurance and workers' compensation, with certificates available. Service calls on the systems we install go through our Dallas office and the team that knows your layout.
Quiet by Day, Polished by Night
On a Southlake estate, exterior lighting has to earn its place. Clipped seasonal strands often look temporary on stone and steep rooflines, and hanging them across multiple wings takes a crew days each year.
A permanent track solves both. Mounted tight under the roof edge in a matched color, it virtually disappears in daylight. At night it draws clean lines across the facade, and in December it becomes the base of a holiday display without anyone climbing a two-story ridge.
Channel color matched to trim and stone
No clips sagging across tall rooflines
Separate zones for each wing and terrace
Holiday-ready without a yearly install crew
Our Southlake Design and Install Process
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Schedule a consultation
Call 972-620-9560 or request a visit online. Let us know about the size of the property, gated access and any HOA guidelines.
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Walk the property
We measure each elevation, study the architecture, compare channel colors against trim and stone, and plan power and controller placement.
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Present the design
You review a zone plan and starter scenes. We prepare written details for HOA review and refine the layout until it feels right.
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Careful installation
Our insured crew mounts the track and controllers with attention to stone, stucco and landscaping, then tests every zone from the yard.
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Personal app setup
We pair the system with each household phone you choose, program schedules and walk you through adjusting every zone yourself.
Lighting Across Southlake
Southlake sits in northeast Tarrant County along SH-114, known for large custom homes and the shops around Southlake Town Square.
Timarron
Homes in Timarron often feature large two-story elevations, stone details and long rear views. We trace the primary rooflines, keep secondary edges unlit where they would clutter the look, and give back terraces their own zone for evenings outdoors with family and guests.
SH-114 corridor
Businesses visible from SH-114 can light their buildings in brand colors after dark. Schedules follow business hours, and seasonal looks change automatically. It is a low-maintenance way to stay noticeable to evening traffic without hanging and removing decorations every year.
Carroll Dragons game nights
Save a Dragons scene and schedule it for home games or playoff weeks. It runs on the same system as your everyday white and holiday displays, so there is nothing extra to hang and nothing to take down when the season ends.
Southlake Town Square
Town Square is a holiday destination every December. Nearby shops, restaurants and offices can use permanent lighting for warm, consistent facades year-round and switch to holiday scenes on schedule, staying in step with the season without booking a seasonal crew each fall.
Custom estates on large lots
Many Southlake homes sit well back on large lots with long drives and motor courts. We plan zones so the house reads clearly from the street and the drive, with lighting that feels intentional rather than busy, even across several wings.
Permanent Lighting Next to Seasonal Service
We are a Christmas Decor franchise, so we design both seasonal holiday displays and permanent systems. In Southlake, our seasonal Christmas service is for businesses, HOA entrances and other large commercial sites, with custom design, leased commercial-grade LEDs, installation, in-season service, removal and storage.
For Southlake homes and estates, permanent lighting is our residential offering. It handles the Christmas roofline beautifully and keeps the property lit with intention every other night of the year.
Seasonal: Town Square-area businesses and HOA entrances
Seasonal: installed, serviced, removed and stored
Permanent: Southlake homes and estates, all year
One team designs both for consistent quality
What Drives a Southlake Estimate
Estates vary widely, so every estimate starts with measurements and these factors.
Scale of the roofline
Large homes with multiple wings can carry a lot of linear footage. We help you decide which elevations matter most from the street, drive and terraces before finalizing the scope.
Zones and controllers
Estates often need several zones and sometimes more than one controller. Each zone adds wiring and capacity but lets every part of the property run its own scene.
Height and pitch
Steep, tall rooflines and multi-level ridges take more equipment, setup and safety planning. They also tend to be where permanent lighting saves the most yearly ladder work.
Power locations
Detached garages, guest houses and long rear elevations may sit far from available outlets. Longer wire runs or added outlets increase the time required on install day.
Surface materials
Mounting on stone, stucco or decorative trim takes extra care compared with plain painted fascia. Material changes along the run add planning and installation time.
What DFW clients say
4.5-star average on Google from clients across Dallas-Fort Worth.
★★★★★
“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…”
Ellen Sterin
★★★★★
“These guys were amazing. Highly recommend them for all your decorative lighting needs.”
Alex Shaw
★★★★★
“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
Southlake Permanent Lighting FAQ
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
How much does permanent lighting cost for a Southlake estate?
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Cost depends on the total roofline length, height and pitch, the materials we mount on, the number of zones and controllers, and how far the runs sit from power. We measure the property on a design visit and provide a written quote for your home.
Will the track look out of place on a stone or stucco home?
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Not when it is planned well. We choose mounting points and a channel color for each surface and keep the track tight under the roof edge. In daylight it reads as part of the trim, which matters on custom architecture.
Can different parts of the house run different scenes?
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Yes. We design zones for the front facade, motor court, guest wing, terraces or detached garage. Each can have its own color, brightness and schedule, and you can join them into one scene for holidays or parties. Most estates use three or four zones.
Can you hang seasonal Christmas lights on my Southlake home?
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Yes. We hang seasonal Christmas lights on Southlake homes, plus businesses, HOAs and dealerships; see residential Christmas light installation in Southlake. If you would rather skip the yearly install, permanent lighting handles Christmas and the rest of the calendar from one app.
Does our HOA need to approve permanent lights?
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Many Southlake neighborhoods have architectural guidelines, so check yours before scheduling. We provide a written description of the track color, placement and controls for your submission and revise the plan if the committee requests changes. Gated communities may also need access arrangements for the crew.
How long does an estate installation take?
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Typical homes take about a day. Larger estates with several wings, steep pitches or multiple controllers can take longer. We give you an estimated schedule with the quote and test every zone before the crew leaves the property. You will see the full result that evening.
Is your crew insured?
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Yes. We carry liability insurance and workers' compensation, and certificates of insurance are available on request. That is especially useful for gated communities and property managers who need them on file before work begins. Just ask when you schedule, and we will send them ahead of install day.
Can I adjust brightness so it isn't harsh?
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Yes. The app controls brightness and color temperature for each zone. Most estate owners prefer a warm, moderate white for everyday evenings, which outlines the architecture gently without glare toward neighbors or the street. Brighter scenes are saved for holidays and special events.
Who handles service after installation?
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We do. Call Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting at 972-620-9560, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. We handle service calls on systems we install and keep your zone layout on file, so the technician arrives prepared. Estates with several zones benefit most from that record.