Christmas lights in Merriam.
Roofline lighting at $9 a foot, lights included. Installed, serviced, taken down in January and stored. About 8 minutes from our shop in Mission.
What a display in Merriam usually looks like.
Merriam splits into two kinds of display. West of I-35, along Merriam Drive and down toward the creek, the houses are older and lower: 1940s and 1950s bungalows and small ranches with one front gable and a shallow pitch. East of the highway, around Antioch and out toward 67th, lots get wider and you see 1960s and 1970s ranches and split-levels with long horizontal rooflines. Those wide, low eaves are the easiest thing in the county to light well. The city has heavy tree cover, mostly oak and sycamore near Turkey Creek, so a lot of Merriam displays put as much light in the trees and shrubs as on the roof itself.
What it costs to light a home in Merriam.
$9 per foot of roofline. The roofline is the whole formula.
Older Merriam homes near the Farmers Market and Merriam Drive are small, often 100 to 130 feet of front roofline, which is $900 to $1,170 at $9 a foot. The split-levels and long ranches off Antioch and Switzer typically measure 140 to 180 feet, or $1,260 to $1,620, because the garage run adds so much length. Newer two-story infill and the larger homes on the south side toward the Overland Park line reach 200 feet and up. Shrub nets at $45 each are popular here, since a lot of these houses have a row of established yews or boxwoods across the front.
About 110 ft of roofline, typical for Merriam.
About 180 ft of roofline.
The two most common add-ons, on the same timer.
Full breakdown on the pricing page. Services we bring to Merriam: Roofline Christmas Lights, Tree & Shrub Lighting, Wreaths & Garland, Commercial & HOA Lighting.
Where we work in Merriam.
Johnson Drive, Merriam Drive, Antioch Road and Shawnee Mission Parkway are the four routes we use to move through the city, with I-35 splitting it down the middle. Antioch Park is the landmark on the east side and the Merriam Marketplace and Farmers Market anchor the older core. The Turkey Creek Streamway runs along the low ground. We work east and west of the highway on separate days rather than crossing back and forth, which keeps the schedule tight.
- Merriam Drive corridorOlder small homes on the west side, close to the creek bottom.
- Antioch Park area1960s ranches on wide lots with mature trees and long eaves.
- Johnson DriveMixed older housing and infill near the commercial spine of the city.
- West 67th StreetSplit-levels and ranches with deep front yards and heavy shade.
- Switzer RoadLonger garage-front elevations that light up cleanly across the whole front.
- Merriam Marketplace districtThe original core near the Farmers Market; compact lots, short rooflines.
Three things to know about lights in Merriam.
Long garage runs are the best value here
A 1970s Merriam ranch often has 30 to 40 feet of straight garage eave. That stretch lights evenly, takes no extra time to install and does more for the look of the house than any add-on.
Check your subdivision's decor window
Some of the newer subdivisions on the south side have holiday-decor windows written into the HOA rules. We do not track those for you, so read yours before you set a turn-on and takedown date.
Creek-side trees are worth wrapping
The oaks and sycamores near Turkey Creek are big and close to the street. Wrapping one at $150 usually changes the front of the house more than adding another twenty feet of roofline would.
One number. It covers the lights, the install, repairs all season, takedown and storage.
- The lightsIncluded
- Install and timerIncluded
- Repairs all seasonIncluded
- Takedown and storageIncluded
Get your price.
Send your address. We measure the roofline from satellite and text you a number within 24 hours. No visit, no pressure.
Questions from Merriam.
What does a Christmas light install cost on a Merriam ranch?
A typical Merriam ranch measures 140 to 180 feet of front roofline once the garage run is included, so $1,260 to $1,620 at $9 per foot. Smaller older homes near Merriam Drive run closer to $900. The price covers C9 lights, install, timer, in-season repairs, January takedown and off-season storage.
Do you light shrubs and trees in Merriam, not just the roof?
Yes. Merriam has heavy tree cover and a lot of established foundation plantings, so mixed displays are common here. Shrub nets are $45 each, a wrapped tree is $150, and lit garland is $18 per foot. We quote those as line items on top of the roofline so you can see exactly what each piece adds.
How do I get a quote for Merriam without a sales visit?
Text or email us the address. We measure the roofline from satellite imagery and send a price back within 24 hours. Nobody has to walk your property or sit at your kitchen table. Merriam is about eight minutes from our shop in Mission, so scheduling here is straightforward once you approve the number.
Will this damage my roof or gutters?
No. Plastic clips made for shingles and gutters. Nothing is stapled, nailed or screwed in, and nothing is left behind after takedown.
Do I have to take them down?
No. Takedown in January and storage are part of the $9 per foot. Next year is one text message.
Nearby: Overland Park, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Roeland Park. All service areas.
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