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Service · Wasatch Front

Permanent Lighting.
Holiday lights, security lights, patio lights — installed once.

Installed once. Every holiday, every night, effortless.

Typical install — $18–$35/linear ft installed.

Home exterior with permanent architectural lighting

Overview

What you’re getting

Permanent outdoor lighting has quietly become one of the smartest upgrades on the Wasatch Front. A system like Trimlight, Gemstone, or Jellyfish tucks UV-stabilized RGBW LEDs under your eaves and rooflines — invisible by day, programmable for any holiday, game day, or just a warm porch glow every night. No more ladders in November, no more half-out strings in January. A good install replaces the annual headache of seasonal lighting — and the recurring spend on installers — with a one-time investment that adds curb appeal year-round.

There's also landscape and architectural lighting: path lights, tree uplighting, downlighting from mature trees (moonlighting), deck stair lighting, and façade wash. These are subtler but transformative — a Wasatch home with thoughtful landscape lighting reads as noticeably higher-end at night, which matters for resale and for actually using your yard after 9 pm in the summer.

Yardd’s permanent-lighting crew handles permitting, runs low-voltage or line-voltage cleanly, and programs the system for you. Free quotes, usually back within a day or two.

Why this matters locally

Built for the Wasatch Front.

  • Utah winter is long — 4+ months where a permanent system replaces ladder-climbing, stapling, and re-stringing every year
  • High-elevation UV is brutal on cheap strip lights — specify UV-stabilized LEDs rated for 50,000+ hours
  • Snow and ice load call for professional clips and anchor channels, not adhesive mounts
  • Summer evenings are long and comfortable — landscape lighting extends patio use from May through October
  • Many newer Wasatch Front HOAs encourage (or require) permanent systems instead of seasonal strings

What we install

Project types.

  • 01
    Trimlight & Jellyfish

    Permanent under-eave RGBW LED systems — programmable holidays, invisible by day.

  • 02
    Landscape path lighting

    Low-voltage path and step lights that make walkways usable and safe after dark.

  • 03
    Tree uplighting

    Architectural uplights at the base of mature trees that turn yards into nighttime focal points.

  • 04
    Holiday programming

    Pre-loaded seasonal patterns plus custom presets you can edit from your phone.

Quick math

Estimate your permanent lighting project.

Adjust the inputs to see a real-world range based on what we install most often on Wasatch Front yards. Toggle add-ons for the things that often surface during a site walk.

Estimates are ranges, not promises. The final number depends on grade, access, and material choice — we’ll walk it with you.

A typical home runs 150–225 linear ft (eaves + garage). Roof peaks add cost.

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Estimated range

$3.2K–$6.3K

For 150 linear ft of eave.

Breakdown

  • LED hardware + channel$1.6K–$3.1K
  • Labor + installation$972–$1.9K
  • Controller + programming$486–$945
  • Wiring + low-voltage runs$162–$315
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Before you decide

Key decisions.

  • System choice: Trimlight, Gemstone, and Jellyfish are the three major brands — Yardd works with all three
  • LED type: RGBW (red + green + blue + dedicated warm white) beats RGB alone for classic white-light use
  • Control: app-based with scheduling is standard; voice control via Alexa/Google is a common add
  • Runs: eaves only vs. eaves + roof peaks + garage + columns affects linear footage and cost
  • Landscape add-ons: path lights, uplights, and downlights are usually quoted separately
  • Product LED warranty: 5-10 years standard. Specifics in writing on every quote.

Our process

How it works.

  1. 01

    On-site walk

    We measure linear footage, identify power source locations, and discuss eave-only vs. full-roofline vs. landscape additions.

  2. 02

    Design & quote

    You get a quote broken down by zones (eaves, peaks, landscape). We'll preview what the house will look like with the app's color presets so you can see it before you commit.

  3. 03

    Install

    Track or channel is mounted under the eaves; LEDs are clipped in and wired back to a small controller (usually in the garage). Landscape zones get trenched low-voltage wiring.

  4. 04

    Programming & walkthrough

    We program holiday presets (your birthday, favorite team colors, etc.), set up your app, and show you how to add custom schedules.

Frequently asked

Common questions. Honest answers.

How much does permanent lighting cost on the Wasatch Front?
Expect $18-$35 per linear foot installed. A typical 150-200 foot home install (eaves + garage) runs $3,000-$7,000. Adding landscape lighting (path lights, uplighting) is usually $150-$300 per fixture. Fully programmed systems with app control are the norm at this price.
Trimlight vs. Jellyfish vs. Gemstone — what's the difference?
All three are quality systems using similar UV-stabilized RGBW LEDs in an under-eave channel. The hardware is comparable; the difference is in the install — clean wire runs, hidden controllers, and how well the system is programmed for your home. We’ll show you the app in action during the on-site walk.
Are permanent lights visible during the day?
Barely, and that's the whole point. The track sits tucked under the eave painted to match your soffit. From the street you see a subtle line, not lights. We hide all the wiring and power runs.
Will the HOA let me install this?
Most Wasatch Front HOAs explicitly allow permanent lighting systems — many actually prefer them over seasonal strings. Check your CC&Rs for any color-scheme restrictions (some require "warm white default, colors on holidays only"). We can usually help.
How long do the LEDs last?
Quality RGBW LEDs are rated 50,000+ hours — roughly 20+ years at average nightly use. Budget systems using cheaper LEDs can fade or fail in 3-5 years, especially at our elevation. Ask for the LED spec sheet.
Can I program holidays myself, or do you do it?
Both. We preload 20+ holiday presets (Halloween, Christmas, July 4th, etc.) during install. You can create your own patterns via the app any time — favorite team colors on game day, kids' birthdays, whatever.
Does it work with landscape lighting too?
Yes — Yardd does landscape (path lights, tree uplighting, deck stair lighting) as well as eave lighting. You can quote both together for one coordinated system, or add landscape later as a separate project.
What happens when a bulb goes out?
Individual LEDs can be replaced in the track without pulling the whole system. Most warranties cover bulb failures in the first 5 years; after that a single replacement call is typically $100-$200.

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permanent lighting project?

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