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.
Seasonal C9 lights: $5 a foot of roofline booked by November 14, 2026, $500 minimum job. Your exact price comes after we measure.
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
- Most of Ankeny
- Clive
- Dallas Center
- Grimes
- Johnston
- Norwalk
- Urbandale
- Waukee
- West Des Moines
- Windsor Heights
In the city itself? See Christmas light installation in Des Moines. North of it? See Christmas light installation in Ankeny.
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 24 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 27 reviews.
Stephanie Sullivan
★★★★★
"Tate was very good at following up, showing up on time, communication. So far so good!!"
November 2026
Alexandra Lancaster
★★★★★
"Tate was amazing to work with and so fast! He was very responsive and was flexible with my requests. Pricing was very affordable and our home looks phenomenal! I would highly recommend."
October 2026
Stephen Frederick
★★★★★
"Highly recommend Shimmer and Shine! The owner is hardworking and quick to respond to texts, which makes communication easy. Our Christmas lights look fantastic, and we’re really happy with how everything turned out!"
October 2026
Laura Ryan
★★★★★
"Tate and his crew are very professional. The lights on my house look amazing. Tate is very responsive. It’s obvious that he is creating a quality business! This is my second year using Shimmer and Shine Lights and I will use them for years to come."
October 2026
Scott Arnold
★★★★★
"Great experience with Tate and team. This is the first year we’ve had lights put up and we love it! Great communication, scheduling, and execution. Exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend!"
October 2026Questions 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 24 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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Free Estimate
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.