When to Book Christmas Light Installation in New Braunfels (and Why Early Is Better)

The best time to book professional Christmas light installation in New Braunfels is October or early November. Holiday lighting schedules fill up fast once the weather cools, and the first weekends before Thanksgiving are the most requested dates. Booking early gets you the install date you want and your lights on before the season kicks off.

Lemonade Lawn Care has been hanging Christmas lights for homes in New Braunfels and the surrounding area since 2017. Here's what we've learned about timing, and what to expect when you hire a crew instead of climbing the ladder yourself.

Why booking early matters

Every installer has a limited number of crews and a limited number of days between early November and mid-December. Most homeowners want their lights up by Thanksgiving weekend, so those dates go first.

When you book early, you get:

• Your choice of install date. Late callers often have to take whatever opening is left.
• Time to plan the design. There's room to decide on rooflines, trees, and color before the rush.
• Lights on for the whole season. You get the full stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year's, not just the last two weeks.

If you're reading this in December, it's still worth calling. Openings do come up, but they're harder to find.

How the process works

1. Request an estimate. In most cases we can measure your rooflines from photos and satellite images, so we don't need to come out first. You get a price quickly, without scheduling a visit.
2. See your design. We can show you a mockup of your house with lights so you know what you're getting before install day.
3. Pick your install date. Earlier booking means more dates to choose from.
4. Install day. Our crew hangs and tests everything. You don't have to be home or get on a ladder.
5. Takedown after the holidays. When the season's over, we come back and take everything down.

Why hire a pro instead of doing it yourself

Hanging lights on a two-story roofline is one of the most common ways people get hurt during the holidays. Ladders, steep pitches, and cold mornings are a bad mix. A professional crew brings the right equipment, works safely, and gets clean, straight lines that are hard to match with a weekend DIY job.

It also saves time. Untangling strands, finding the dead bulb, and figuring out where the outlet is can easily eat a whole Saturday. For most families, that's a Saturday better spent somewhere else.

Christmas light questions we hear a lot

When should I book Christmas light installation in New Braunfels? Book in October or early November for the best choice of install dates. Dates before Thanksgiving fill up first.

How far in advance do I need to book? Four to six weeks ahead is a safe target if you want lights up by Thanksgiving weekend.

Do you need to come to my house to give an estimate? Usually not. We can measure most homes from photos and satellite images and send a price without a visit.

Which areas do you serve for Christmas lights? We install holiday lights in New Braunfels, Seguin, San Marcos, Schertz, Cibolo, and Marion.

Do you take the lights down after the holidays? Yes. Takedown after the season is part of the service.

Book your Christmas lights with Lemonade Lawn Care

Lemonade Lawn Care is a locally owned company based in New Braunfels. We were voted Best Lawn Care Service in the Herald-Zeitung's Best of New Braunfels eight years running (2018–2025). Our holiday lighting crews bring that same care to your roofline.

Call (830) 730-8022 or request an estimate online to get on the schedule. The earlier you book, the more dates you'll have to choose from.