Christmas lightinstallationin Medford, MA
Lights hung and taken down for Medford homes.
Lights, install and takedown included.
From $695. Book by December 15.
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Lights for Medford homes
Most Medford houses are colonials with about 32 ft of roofline: up to 60 ft, $695. We serve West Medford, South Medford, Medford Square, Wellington, Glenwood, Lawrence Estates and the rest of Medford.
A typical home in MedfordWhat lights cost on the usual Medford house
What lights cost on the usual Medford house
Medford is 41% one-unit homes, but 34% are two-to-four-family (2-unit 27%, 3-4 unit 7%) and 25% sit in 5+ unit buildings; median build year is 1942 and 54% are owner-occupied. Expect older detached colonials alongside two- and three-families on narrow lots. Neighborhood-level stock (West Medford, South Medford) not source-verified.
| Single-family | 41% |
|---|---|
| 2 to 4 unit buildings | 34% |
| 5+ unit buildings | 25% |
| Owner-occupied | 54% |
| Median year built | 1942 |
| Example frontage | 28 ft |
| Example roofline | 32 ft |
| Tier | Up to 60 ft |
| Price | $695 |
| Same tier, bundled with a Snow Pass (10% off, up to $100) | $625 |
Example, not a quote. Frontage and roofline are our estimates for this house type; the census figures are from ACS 2024 5-year estimates.
Medford Jingle Bell Festival and tree lighting
The Medford Jingle Bell Festival site lists a Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 2, 4:30 PM at City Hall Plaza, Medford Square.
The site lists the Holiday Tree Display hours with a year of 2026, so these are this season's dates.
- Dec. 2-6this season
The Holiday Tree Display is open in the City Council Chamber from Wednesday, December 2 (2:00 - 8:00 PM) through Sunday, December 6 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM), with hours listed for each day.
- Dec. 5this season
An Entertainment & Dinner evening, with a performance by Tufts sQ! A Capella Group followed by cocktails and buffet, is listed for Saturday, December 5, 4:30 PM at City Hall.
- Dec. 6this season
Music, Pastry & Coffee is listed for Sunday, December 6, 12:00 PM at City Hall, with holiday music followed by a pastry reception.
Local businesses, organizations and residents donated the holiday trees and winter decorations on display in the City Council Chamber at City Hall.
Medford Historic District and lights
The Historic District Commission FAQ lists two city-designated historic districts at this time: Hillside Avenue and Marm Simonds.
The ordinance requires an application and Historic District Commission review for all exterior changes to properties in a city-designated Historic District.
The Commission reviews applications for alteration and repairs to the exterior of buildings visible from the public right of way.
Medford has not published a rule on temporary holiday lights. The Commission welcomes advance inquiries about whether the ordinance applies, by email at [email protected].
The Old Ship Street Historic District is a National Historic District not under the jurisdiction of the Medford Historic District Commission.
Outdoor lighting safety
The state guidance on Christmas tree and decoration safety recommends using only lights rated for outdoor use.
It also recommends plugging all outdoor electrical decorations into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and not overloading circuits.
It recommends using electrical connection protectors to keep water out.
It recommends anchoring outdoor lights and decorations securely against wind and storms with insulated holders or hooks.
It recommends bringing outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays.
Medford install-day parking and snow emergencies
A Medford snow emergency may be declared at the City's discretion.
Emergency Arteries have no parking for the whole of a declared snow emergency in Medford. Cars parked on the wrong side of a secondary road will be towed. In winter 2026-27, which begins in an even year, the wrong side is the odd side.
Permit parking restrictions are not enforced during a declared Medford snow emergency.
Free lit door wreath and timer with every install
Every booking comes with gifts to keep. The bigger the display, the more fun shows up on your lawn.
Every lights booking
Smart timer plug and lit door wreath
A lit wreath for your front door, plus a smart outdoor plug so your lights come on at dusk and you switch them from your phone.
Order total $1,500+
4 ft lit Santa
A 4 ft lit LED Santa for the front yard, next to your lit house.
Plus the smart outdoor timer plug and a lit door wreath
Order total $2,500+
Sleigh, 2 reindeer and a holiday card photo
A lit sleigh with 2 reindeer, plus a dusk "holiday card photo" of your lit house, taken by our crew and texted to you.
Plus the smart outdoor timer plug and a lit door wreath and the 4 ft lit LED Santa
Gifts are yours to keep. Your order total is what you pay for lights after any Snow Pass discount; the price tool shows which gifts your total includes.
See your house lit before you book
Text us a photo of your house and we'll send back a picture of it lit up.
Six roofline tiers from $695 to from $2,095; all prices, what is included and the full FAQ are on the main Christmas lights page.
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Each number on this page links to the passage it relies on. Checked 2026-11-01. We are not the town; confirm rules with Medford before a storm.
- jinglebellfestival.org: Medford Jingle Bell Festival
Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 2, 4:30 PM at City Hall Plaza, Medford Square
- jinglebellfestival.org: Medford Jingle Bell Festival
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 2:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday, December 3, 2026 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday, December 5, 2026 12:00 - 8:30 PM Sunday, December 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- jinglebellfestival.org: Medford Jingle Bell Festival
followed by cocktails and buffet. Saturday, Dec. 5, 4:30 PM at City Hall, Medford Square
- jinglebellfestival.org: Medford Jingle Bell Festival
followed by pastry recption. Sunday, Dec. 6, 12:00 PM at City Hall, Medford Square
- jinglebellfestival.org: Medford Jingle Bell Festival
Businesses, organizations and Medford residents have donated holiday trees and festive winter decorations for display in the City Council Chamber at Medford City Hall.
- medfordhdc.org: FAQs - Medford Historic District Commission
There are two City-Designated Historic Districts at this time: / Hillside Avenue Historic District (also a National Historic District) / Marm Simonds Historic District
- medfordhdc.org: FAQs - Medford Historic District Commission
The ordinance requires that an Application be filed and a Historic District Commission review obtained for all exterior changes to properties located within a city-designated Historic District.
- medfordma.org: Medford Historic District Commission Seeking New Members
The Commission reviews applications for alteration and repairs to the exterior of buildings visible from the public right of way.
- medfordhdc.org: FAQs - Medford Historic District Commission
The Commission welcomes advance inquiries as to the applicability of the Historic District Ordinance. Inquiries may be made to the Historic District Commission via email at [email protected]
- medfordhdc.org: FAQs - Medford Historic District Commission
The Old Ship Street Historic District is a National Historic District not under the jurisdiction of the Medford Historic District Commission.
- mass.gov
Be sure to use only lights rated for outdoor use.
- mass.gov
All outdoor electrical decorations should be plugged into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). You can buy portable units for outdoor use, or you can have them permanently installed by an electrician. / Don’t overload circuits.
- mass.gov
Use electrical connection protectors to keep water out.
- mass.gov
Securely anchor outdoor lights and decorations against the wind and storms with insulated holders or hooks.
- mass.gov
Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and extend their life.
- medfordma.org: Snow Policies - City of Medford
A Snow Emergency may be declared at the City’s discretion.
- medfordma.org: Snow Policies - City of Medford
During DECLARED SNOW EMERGENCIES, the City’s parking regulations are as follows: / “Winter” is defined as the entire winter season, from November through March or April. / There shall be no parking on any Emergency Artery throughout the declared snow emergency.
- medfordma.org: Snow Policies - City of Medford
During DECLARED SNOW EMERGENCIES, cars may park ONLY on the ODD side of the street on secondary roads (because this winter begins in an odd year – 2025), unless your street was granted an exemption by the Traffic Commission (see below). Cars parked on the even side during snow emergencies will be towed.
- medfordma.org: Snow Policies - City of Medford
Permit parking restrictions shall NOT be enforced throughout the declared snow emergency.
- resources.finalsite.net:
Holiday Tree Collection: Opposite week from recycling
- medfordma.org: Christmas Tree Pickup: Week of January 7, 2024
Christmas trees will be picked up with trash collections next week, the week of January 7! Please make sure to have your tree clear of any decorations or lights.