Christmas Light Installation in Cedar Park, TX
Rooflines, wrapped oaks and full front displays for Cedar Park homes and businesses, planned around the city's holiday lighting dates, kept lit all season and taken down in January. Text a few photos and get a price without a site visit.
Christmas lights for Cedar Park homes, from design to takedown
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you install? | Rooflines and gables, wrapped oaks and elms, bushes, wreaths and garland, porches, columns and walkways |
| What does it cost? | Single-story front roofline from $500, two-story from $1,100, full front from $1,800. $500 minimum. See prices |
| Trees? | $150–$250 for a small or medium trunk, up to $5,000 for a boom-lift oak. Tree light wrapping |
| City rules? | Homes: October 15 to March 15. Businesses: November 15 to February 15. The details |
| Permanent lights? | Yes. We plan holiday color for the city's window and everyday warm white for the rest of the year. How |
| When do they come down? | January 2 to January 15 |
| Landscape lighting too? | Yes, aimed and shielded to the city's standards. More below |
| How do I get a price? | Text daytime photos of the front of the house and each tree to (737) 777-9099 |
What we light in Cedar Park
A typical Cedar Park display is the front roofline, a tree or two in the yard, and the entry. Bigger homes add the second story, more trees and the bushes along the front. Every install includes a design for your house, commercial-grade lights and clips, the install, service if anything goes dark, and takedown in January.
Rooflines and entries
C9 LED bulbs on commercial wire, cut to each run so lines end cleanly at corners and peaks, plus lit wreaths and garland at the door.
Wrapped oaks and elms
Trunks and limbs wrapped by hand at an even spacing, from a young yard tree to a big oak that needs a lift.
Businesses and HOA entries
Storefront trees, parking lot islands and neighborhood entrances, scheduled for Cedar Park's November 15 start for nonresidential lighting.
- A custom design for your house, sent back with your quote
- Commercial-grade LED lights and clips, supplied by Sapien
- Installation by our own crew, without drilling into stone or brick
- A timer set for the nights you choose, inside the city's dates
- Service during the season if lights we installed go out
- Takedown between January 2 and January 15
We do plug-in seasonal lighting only. If a display needs a new outdoor outlet or circuit, that is a job for a licensed electrician, and we'll tell you before install day. Everything else about our seasonal service is on the Christmas light installation page.
Cedar Park's lighting rules, and how we plan around them
Cedar Park's code has a lighting article (Article 14.08) with set dates for holiday lighting, one window for homes and a shorter one for businesses. Its general lighting standards also ask for light that is aimed, shielded and free of glare. Here is what that means for a Christmas display.
| Rule | What we do |
|---|---|
| Homes: holiday lighting is allowed from October 15 to March 15 (§14.08.003) | Switch on any night from October 15; takedown January 2–15 |
| Businesses: holiday lighting is allowed from November 15 to February 15 (§14.08.004) | Commercial timers start no earlier than November 15 |
| Outdoor lighting should be nonflashing, aimed down and away from neighboring property, with no glare onto neighbors or streets (§12.12.021) | Light stays on your house and trees, never pointed at the house next door |
| Accent and flood lighting must be aimed or shielded so the light stays on the object it lights (§12.12.021) | Shielded, aimed fixtures for any ground lights and all landscape work |
What this means for your display
Seasonal lights fit Cedar Park's dates easily. The residential window opens October 15 and runs to March 15, so there's no rush to switch off on New Year's Day, and we have everything down by January 15.
If you run a business, the window is shorter: November 15 to February 15. We schedule commercial installs and timers around those dates.
Permanent lights in Cedar Park
Yes, we install permanent track lights here. Because they stay up all year, we plan two modes: holiday colors and patterns inside the October 15 to March 15 window, and warm white, nonflashing accent light the rest of the year, tucked under the eave and aimed at the house. If your HOA reviews exterior changes, we can send the details it asks for.
This summary is based on the City of Cedar Park Code, Article 14.08, Lighting Requirements (Ord. CO36-18-08-09-E2, 2018), and Section 12.12.021, Lighting standards, read October 2026. The city can change its code, so check the current version or ask the city if you're unsure. Your HOA may have its own rules too.
What's different about lighting a Cedar Park home
Oaks, elms and cedar
Cedar Park sits on the limestone edge of the Hill Country, and the city's own tree rules name post oak, Spanish oak, cedar and elm. Oaks with a good trunk and spreading limbs make the best wraps.
Protected and heritage trees
The city requires written approval to prune a heritage tree, and pruning has to be done by or under an ISA certified arborist. We don't prune at all. We wrap around the tree as it is.
Oak wilt
Cedar Park treats trees with oak wilt as a public nuisance, and the Texas A&M Forest Service warns against wounding oaks from February through June. We keep fasteners to a minimum, you can ask for staple-free wraps, and everything comes off in January.
A long holiday window
Homes can light up from October 15 to March 15. That gives you room to switch on early for a fall party or leave the lights on past New Year's, and it means our January takedown never cuts it close.
Newer subdivisions
Cedar Park grew from 3,474 people in 1980 to 77,595 in 2020, so most homes are in subdivisions built since then. A single-story roofline and a two-story front are priced very differently, so photograph the whole front.
Built on limestone
Limestone quarrying was one of the town's main industries for about 80 years. Whatever your house is faced with, we use clips made for the surface and never drill into stone.
Christmas light installation prices in Cedar Park
Cedar Park is priced the same as the rest of the Austin area. These are Sapien's typical 2026 starting points, front of house.
| Scope | Sapien 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Single-story roofline, front | From $500 |
| Two-story roofline, front | From $1,100 |
| Full front: roofline, trees, bushes, wreath or garland | From $1,800 |
| Very small tree, trunk | From $100 |
| Small or medium tree, trunk only | $150–$250 |
| Small tree with canopy, lightly wrapped | $150–$300 each |
| Large live oak, trunk or trunk plus some limbs | $500–$1,000 |
| Very large oak, multiple branches | $1,500–$3,000 |
| Boom-lift or maximum wrap | Up to $5,000 |
| Removal only (lights someone else put up) | Usually about 20% of the install cost |
| Minimum job | $500 |
Your quote depends on feet of roofline, height and trees. Businesses and HOA entrances are quoted per property. More detail: Christmas light installation cost in Austin and what it costs to wrap a tree.
How it works in Cedar Park
Text us photos
Daytime photos of the front of the house from the street, each tree, and your outdoor outlets, to (737) 777-9099.
Get a design and price
We mark up what we'd light and send back the plan and the price. Most homes never need a site visit.
Install in October or November
Earlier dates are easier to get, especially for tree wraps. The lights stay off until the night you pick.
Switch on when you like
Any night from October 15 for homes, or November 15 for businesses. Thanksgiving is November 26, 2026.
All season
If lights we installed go out, text or call and we come back to fix them.
Down in January
We take everything down between January 2 and 15, well before the city's cutoff.
The month-by-month plan is in our Austin holiday lighting timeline, and here's what a good quote should show.
What our customers say
Every review below is from Sapien Lighting's Google listing, word for word, starting with one from Cedar Park. Read them all on Google.
Landscape lighting in Cedar Park
Sapien also designs and installs landscape lighting: uplit oaks, moonlighting from the canopy, path and step lights, patios and pet areas, and shadow mapping that plans each light around how the sun and shadows fall on your property.
Cedar Park's lighting standards apply here all year. Outdoor lighting should be nonflashing and aimed down and away from neighboring property, with no glare onto neighbors or the street and no visible light source. Lights that accent trees, landscaping or the house have to be aimed or shielded so the light stays on what it's lighting. Older fixtures installed legally before the rules took effect can stay, but a replacement has to meet the current code (§14.08.008).
That's how good landscape lighting should look anyway: shielded fixtures, warm light on the trees and stone, and no glare. We design to the city's standards and set the timers for you. Landscape lighting is quoted per property. See our landscape lighting page and how shadow mapping works.
About Cedar Park
Cedar Park is a city of about 77,600 people, roughly 16 miles northwest of Austin on Cluck Creek and US 183. Most of it is in Williamson County, with a small part in Travis County.
- Running Brushy. The place was first called Running Brushy, after a strong spring at the headwaters of Brushy Creek. In 1873 George and Harriet Cluck bought the land with the spring. Harriet was the first woman to make the Chisholm Trail drive, in 1871.
- A railroad town. The Austin and Northwestern Railroad crossed the Cluck land in 1882 and renamed the town Brueggerhoff. In 1887 Emmett Cluck renamed it Cedar Park, after the park-like setting of his home.
- Stone and cedar posts. From the 1890s until about 1970, limestone quarrying and cedar fence posts were the main industries.
- Fast growth. Cedar Park had 125 people in 1970. Residents voted to incorporate on February 24, 1973, and by the 2020 census the city had 77,595 people on about 25.7 square miles. In 2013 the Census Bureau ranked it the fourth-fastest-growing city in the country.
- Hockey and concerts. The H-E-B Center at New Hope Drive and 183A opened in 2009 with a George Strait show and is home of the Texas Stars.
- On the creek. Brushy Creek Lake Park, at 3300 Brushy Creek Road, has a splash pad, a labyrinth, a nature trail, kayaking and fishing. The Brushy Creek Regional Trail runs east from there toward Round Rock.
Sources: Handbook of Texas, Wikipedia, Community Impact.
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Cedar Park and nearby areas we serve
Cedar Park sits along US 183 and the 183A Toll Road, with RM 1431 (Whitestone Boulevard) and Brushy Creek Road running east and west. We install throughout the city, in both Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD neighborhoods, and in the towns around it:
- Cedar Park
- Leander
- Brushy Creek
- Round Rock
- Jonestown
- Volente
- Liberty Hill
- Georgetown
- Austin
- And nearby: just ask
Cedar Park's holiday lighting dates only apply inside city limits. Leander, Round Rock and the other cities have their own codes, and Brushy Creek, just east of Cedar Park, is unincorporated. Tell us your address and we'll plan for what applies to you.
Cedar Park Christmas lights: common questions
When are Christmas lights allowed in Cedar Park?
For homes, Cedar Park's code allows holiday lighting from October 15 to March 15 (Section 14.08.003). That's a long window, so you can switch on any night from mid-October, and our January takedown is well inside the limit.
Are the dates different for businesses in Cedar Park?
Yes. For nonresidential properties the code allows holiday lighting from November 15 to February 15 (Section 14.08.004). We set commercial timers to start no earlier than November 15. Commercial and HOA displays are quoted per property.
Can I get permanent Christmas lights in Cedar Park?
Yes, we install them. Permanent track lights stay on the house all year, and Cedar Park only allows residential holiday lighting from October 15 to March 15. So we plan for both seasons: holiday colors and patterns run inside that window, and the rest of the year the same lights work as everyday accent lighting that meets the city's standards, warm white, nonflashing, tucked under the eave and aimed at the house rather than at the neighbors. If your HOA reviews exterior changes, we can give you the details it asks for. We go over the plan for your house with your quote.
Does Cedar Park have rules for landscape lighting?
Yes. The city's lighting standards (Section 12.12.021) say outdoor lighting should be nonflashing, aimed down and away from neighboring property, with no glare onto neighbors or streets and no visible light source. Accent lights on trees, landscaping or architecture have to be aimed or shielded so the light stays on what it's meant to light. We design every landscape plan that way. Landscape lighting is quoted per property.
Will you trim my trees before wrapping them?
No. Sapien doesn't prune. In Cedar Park, pruning a heritage tree needs written approval from the city, and pruning has to be done by or under an ISA certified arborist. We wrap the tree as it is, keep fasteners to a minimum and take everything off in January.
Do you install Christmas lights in Cedar Park?
Yes. Sapien Lighting & Installation puts up seasonal Christmas lights on homes and businesses across Cedar Park, in both 78613 and 78630, and in nearby Leander, Brushy Creek and Round Rock. Text photos of your house to (737) 777-9099 for a price.
How much does Christmas light installation cost in Cedar Park?
Cedar Park is priced like the rest of the Austin area. In 2026 a single-story front roofline starts at $500, a two-story front roofline starts at $1,100 and a full front (roofline, trees, bushes and a wreath or garland) starts at $1,800. The minimum job is $500, and trees are priced one by one.
What does it cost to wrap an oak in Cedar Park?
A small or medium tree, trunk only, is $150 to $250. A large live oak, trunk only or trunk plus some limbs, is $500 to $1,000. A very large oak with multiple branches is $1,500 to $3,000, and boom-lift wraps run up to $5,000. A photo of each tree from a few steps back is all we need to price it.
When do you take the lights down?
Between January 2 and January 15. That's two months before Cedar Park's March 15 cutoff for homes, and a month before the February 15 cutoff for businesses.
Are you insured?
Yes. Sapien is fully insured, with general liability coverage on every job. HOAs and businesses can request a certificate of insurance.
Get your Cedar Park Christmas light quote
Text a few daytime photos of the front of your house and any trees to (737) 777-9099, and tell us the night you want them on. Prefer to talk? Call us, 9 am to 11 pm daily.