Seasonal Install
Classic C9 Warm White
Timeless, elegant, and perfectly spaced. We use pro-grade bulbs and clips for crisp, straight lines that define your home's architecture.
Christmas Light Installation in Des Moines, Iowa
Your Home Deserves to
Shimmer & Shine.
Shimmer & Shine.
Premium C9 classic and permanent roofline lighting engineered for Iowa winters. Professional installation, removal, and storage included.
Trusted in Des Moines • Urbandale • Waukee • West Des Moines • Clive • Johnston • Grimes • Ankeny • Adel • Dallas Center • Norwalk • Windsor Heights
What we offer
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Premium Seasonal
Color Changing C9
Vibrant, customizable colors. Stand out in the neighborhood with premium RGB technology. Change the mood with the touch of a button.
Year-Round System
Permanent Roofline
Discreet, color-matched channels mounted under your eaves. App-controlled scenes ready for every holiday, game day, or evening glow.
Recent Installs
See our latest work across the metro.
Christmas Light Installation Across the Des Moines Metro
We hang lights on homes in 11 towns around Des Moines. Pick yours to see what we know about its rooflines.
- Adel
- Ankeny
- Clive
- Dallas Center
- Grimes
- Johnston
- Norwalk
- Urbandale
- Waukee
- West Des Moines
- Windsor Heights
The job is the same in every town. Tate reads your roofline off satellite imagery and texts a ballpark back, usually the same day. Every run is cut to the measured length of your house, and installs start in mid-October. If a bulb goes out in December, you text Tate and it is fixed within 48 hours at no extra charge. In January the whole set comes down, is labeled for your address, and goes into climate-controlled storage until next season.
Homeowners Love the Results
Live updates from our Google Business Profile. 5.0 stars from 11 reviews.
Jessica Sanchez
★★★★★
"I couldn't be happier with the service from Shimmer and Shine Lights. From the initial consultation to the installation, everything was seamless. The crew was on time, very professional, and they paid incredible attention to detail. I will definitely be using them again next year!"
November 2025
Sarah Jones
★★★★★
"Tate did an amazing job! He was professional and responsive when we had questions about the process. The installation was quick and the lights look great! I would highly recommend him!"
November 2024
Carolyn Liske
★★★★★
"Tate did an excellent job for us!! He was prompt and professional. We absolutely love how our home looks! He is now our "light guy". Thanks again Tate for doing such a great job! Tim and Carolyn Caffery"
November 2024
Shena Havill
★★★★★
"Tate did an amazing job!! He was So fast, efficient, made it look spectacular. He was not only a hard worker but polite and respectful! We didn’t have an extension chord small enough and he ran out to Menards to grab one and didn’t charge us extra! I am 100% pleased and would recommend him over ANY lighting business! Highly recommended!!!"
November 2024
Thomas Rice
★★★★★
"Tate did an amazing job hanging our Christmas lights. Spaced perfectly and at a very good price. I’ll use him every year!!"
October 2024Questions Before You Book
The short answer is here. Each one has a page with the whole answer.
What does Christmas light installation cost in Des Moines?
It depends on the house: the feet of roofline, the number of peaks, the stories and how easy the roof is to reach. Send your address and Tate texts a ballpark back, usually the same day. How the price is built
How late can I book?
Installs start in mid-October. Aim to be booked by the week before Thanksgiving, because the two weeks in front of it are the busiest of the year. When to book
Will the lights damage my roof?
For a seasonal C9 install, clips hook over the gutter lip or slide under the edge of the shingle, without nails or screws wherever the roofline allows it. How the lights attach
What if a bulb burns out?
You text Tate and it is fixed within 48 hours. There is nothing to pay, because season-long maintenance is already in the price. What maintenance covers
Where do the lights go after the holidays?
Not your garage. In January the set comes down, every strand is labeled for your address, and it is kept in climate-controlled storage until next season. Takedown and storage
Should I just hang them myself?
For a small, easy run, often yes, and we would rather say so. A single-story house with one low, straight gutter line is an afternoon job for most people. DIY or hire it out
From the Blog
Straight answers on hanging, pricing and planning your Christmas lights.
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Ready to Shine?
Fill out the form below. We'll use satellite imagery to review your roofline and get a ballpark estimate to you, usually the same day.
- Premium Hardware: Commercial-grade C9 bulbs & clips.
- Hassle-Free: We handle install, takedown, and storage.
- Maintenance Included: If a bulb goes out, we're there.
Get your estimate
Two fields. Tate pulls the satellite imagery of your roofline and sends a ballpark back, usually the same day. No appointment needed for that part.