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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does installation take? +

Most residential installs take a single day. Larger homes, multi-zone installs, and commercial projects may take 2–3 days. We schedule around weather and your preferred timeline.

What's covered by the lifetime warranty? +

Trimlight LEDs are backed by a lifetime warranty on the lights themselves. If a bulb or LED segment fails under normal use, we replace it. Connections, channel, and accessories are covered under the standard product warranty.

Do you install in my town? +

Our territory covers Greenville and Spartanburg counties and reaches into Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee. That runs roughly from Travelers Rest down to Fountain Inn, and from Boiling Springs west to the Lake Keowee and Hartwell shorelines. If you are on the edge of that, call 864.234.1191. If you are closer to Charlotte, Charleston, or the Triad, we will point you to the right sister location rather than stretch a crew.

What is permanent LED lighting? +

Permanent LED lighting is professional-grade LED lights installed into a patented aluminum channel that hides under your roof line or trim. By day the system is virtually invisible. At night you can run holiday colors, accent white, security lighting, or custom scenes from an app on your phone.

Unlike traditional Christmas lights, it stays on the house year-round — there's nothing to put up or take down.

How much does Trimlight cost? +

Pricing depends on the linear feet of your roof line, the complexity of the install, and any add-on zones. Every install is custom-engineered, so we provide a free site visit and a flat-fee proposal — no hourly billing, no surprise charges.

Financing is available for residential and commercial projects.

How far ahead do I need to book for Christmas? +

Earlier than most people think. Our October through December calendar fills through late summer, and permits, HOA approval, and weather all take time out of the schedule. Booking in late spring or early summer gets you the best availability and our off-season pricing.

What spacing options are available? +

Trimlight offers three standard LED spacing options: 6 inch (brightest, densest), 9 inch (the most popular — best balance of brightness and cost), and 12 inch (most economical, still bright). We'll recommend the right spacing for your home during the quote.

How do I control the lights? +

Every Trimlight system is controlled by a free app on your phone (iOS and Android). Pick scenes, set schedules, dim or brighten, and create custom color combinations. Most customers set a default evening scene and only open the app for special occasions.

What does it cost in the Upstate? +

Our minimum install is $2,000. The front of a typical Upstate home runs $2,500 to $3,500. Landscape and architectural work starts at $2,000 and usually lands between $2,000 and $4,000. Event lighting starts at $2,500. Every number is set on-site, since roof height, footage, pitch, and access all move it. Financing through Wisetack runs up to 36 months with same-as-cash options.

How much does it cost to run? +

LEDs are extremely energy-efficient. A typical residential install adds just a few dollars per month to your electric bill, even running nightly — roughly 90% less electricity than traditional incandescent Christmas lights.

Will my HOA approve it? +

Nearly always, and we handle the paperwork. The channel is color-matched to your trim or gutter and reads as a shadow line from the street, which is what most architectural review committees want to see. In the Golden Strip and the newer Greer and Five Forks communities, we have been through this enough times to usually tell you your HOA's answer before you submit.

Can you do dock lighting on Keowee or Hartwell? +

Yes. Docks are a regular part of our work. We light deck perimeters, piling caps, lift bays, and covered slips. Dock quotes are always done on-site, because the power run and water access drive the price more than the size of the dock.

Will the system be visible during the day? +

The patented channel system (US Patent 8,926,118) tucks under your roof line so it's virtually invisible from the street. Most homeowners and their neighbors can't tell the lights are there until they're turned on at night.

Can I set my lights to Clemson colors? +

Yes, and it is one of the first things people ask. Enter the exact RGB values in the app and save them, whether that is Clemson orange and purple, Furman purple, USC Upstate green, or a high school's colors. Save it as a pattern and put it on a Saturday timer.

Who comes out if something stops working? +

Our own Greer-based crew. Trimlight covers manufacturer-defective components under its lifetime product warranty, and we cover the labor on that for a period after install, after which a per-visit tech fee may apply. (Exact labor-coverage term pending owner confirmation.)

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