Commonwealth Credit Union, Bourbonnais - roofline display with two lighted wreaths
Commercial Christmas Light Installation in Illinois
Your property's holiday display is working for your business every night of the season - or it isn't there at all. The Starlight Project designs, installs, maintains, and removes commercial Christmas lighting projects for businesses and municipalities across Illinois, so your team never touches a ladder, a timer, or a storage bin. One partner, one project, handled end to end.
Who We Light Up
- Auto dealerships
- Car washes
- Shopping centers and retail storefronts
- HOAs and subdivisions
- Office buildings
- Churches
- Municipal and public spaces
What's Included
- Custom design and a site survey with concept photos before you commit
- Commercial-grade LED lighting, provided and custom-fit to your building
- Professional installation, permitting assistance, and dedicated project management
- In-season maintenance - if something goes out, we fix it
- Takedown after the season and organized storage until next year
- Maintenance contracts and multi-year agreements for consistent seasonal impact
Featured Commercial Projects
Crosswell Ford, Manteno - roofline display in brand colors (blue and Pure White)
Lambert Monument and Sales - roofline display
Project names and properties are shown to illustrate past projects. The Starlight Project LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any of the businesses featured.
Brand-Color and RGB Displays
Your display can match your brand. We lit Crosswell Ford in Manteno with a roofline in its brand colors - blue and Pure White. Ask about RGB color-changing displays: one installation that runs October through April, switching colors for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick's Day.
Why Businesses Light Up
- Roughly 19% of annual retail sales happen in November and December (National Retail Federation)
- 46% of shoppers say they are changing their routines to visit stores with more appealing holiday atmospheres, and 41% browse longer in them (Mood Media 2025 Holiday Consumer Survey)
- In signage research, 76% of consumers have entered a store they had never visited because of its signs, and 68% have bought because a sign caught their eye (FedEx Office, 2012).
How It Works
- Tell us about your property - we respond within one business day.
- Site survey and a custom design with concept photos.
- Written proposal - a 50% deposit books your project.
- We install, maintain all season, then take down and store everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does commercial Christmas lighting cost?
Every property is quoted individually after a site survey - pricing depends on roofline, height, and scope.
Do you handle permits and HOA approvals?
We provide permitting assistance and the documentation your HOA or municipality needs.
What if a section goes out mid-season?
Call us - in-season maintenance is included in every commercial project.
Can we lock in multiple years?
Yes - multi-year agreements hold your place in the schedule and keep the display consistent year to year.
Make your business the one they drive toward this season.
Request a commercial consultation: (202) 539-6971 · contact@thestarlightproject.us