Serving Urbana, Illinois
Christmas Light Installation in Urbana, IL
From the historic blocks near downtown to the leafy streets around the U of I, we light Urbana homes and businesses with clean rooflines and beautifully wrapped trees. Locally owned, fully insured, and free written quotes.
Local holiday lighting
Made for Urbana's old homes and older trees
Urbana is the quieter twin to Champaign, and it wears its history well. The neighborhoods near downtown and the University of Illinois are full of older Victorians and craftsman houses with deep porches, gabled rooflines, and detailed trim that practically asks to be outlined in light. And then there are the trees. Few towns in Central Illinois have a tree canopy like Urbana's, and those tall, mature trunks and spreading branches are perfect for wrapping. A single wrapped oak or maple in the front yard can do more for a block than a roof full of strands.
Central Illinois winters do not go easy on holiday displays. Ice storms, gusty wind, and heavy snow are part of the season here, which is why we use commercial grade strands and fasteners built to hold their place. The install window in Urbana runs from roughly October through early December, and the best dates go quickly, so it pays to book before October. Reach out in early fall and we will have your lights up and glowing long before the first real freeze.
What we do in Urbana
Holiday lighting from rooflines to tree wraps
Whether you want a tasteful porch outline on a historic home or a glowing canopy of wrapped street trees, we handle the design, the install, the upkeep, and the takedown.
Residential Installation
Clean rooflines, porches, and trim on Urbana's older homes, lit to flatter the architecture.
Explore residential →Commercial & Storefront
Warm, welcoming lighting for downtown Urbana shops, offices, and gathering spots.
Explore commercial →Tree & Landscape
Our specialty here. We wrap Urbana's mature trees and light beds, shrubs, and walkways.
Explore tree lighting →Custom Design & Color
Classic warm white, crisp cool white, or a custom palette to match your home and street.
Explore custom design →Maintenance & Warranty
If a strand fails after an Urbana ice storm or windy night, we come back and fix it.
Explore maintenance →Takedown & Storage
We pull everything down after the season and store your lights neatly until next year.
Explore takedown →How it works
Simple from the first call to the last strand
We keep the whole process easy, and because we are based right here in Champaign County, getting out to Urbana is never a hassle. Here is what working with us looks like.
- We talk through your home or business, your trees, and the look you want.
- You get a free written quote with no pressure and no surprises.
- We install with commercial grade lights and gutter friendly clips.
- We maintain the display through the season if anything needs attention.
- We take it all down and store it neatly when the holidays wrap up.
Why neighbors choose us
A local team you can actually reach
DAB Christmas Lights is the off-season crew behind DAB Pressure Washing, so we already spend our days on Urbana ladders and rooftops. We are locally owned, fully insured, and we answer the phone. No call centers, no out of town crews who vanish after install, just a small Champaign County team that treats your home like it is on our own block.
Nearby
We also light up nearby towns
Urbana is home base territory, and we cover the neighboring towns across Champaign County too.
Good to know
Urbana holiday lighting questions
Can you wrap the tall mature trees common in Urbana yards?
Yes, and it is one of our favorite things to do here. Urbana is known for its big, old street trees, and wrapping trunks and lower branches in warm or cool white lights is one of the best looks the city offers. We bring the right ladders and gear to reach high limbs safely, choose commercial grade strands that hold up to ice and wind, and plan the wrap so it stays tidy as branches sway through winter.
When should I book Christmas light installation in Urbana?
The Urbana install window runs from roughly early October through early December, so the smart move is to book before October. Central Illinois weather turns fast once ice and snow arrive, and the best calendar dates fill up first. Reaching out in early fall locks in your spot, gives us time to design the look you want, and means your lights are up and glowing well before the holidays.
Do you light historic homes near downtown Urbana and the U of I?
Absolutely. The older Victorians and craftsman homes in Urbana's historic districts have wonderful rooflines, porches, dormers, and trim that lights beautifully. We tailor each design to the home rather than forcing a one size fits all kit, use clips that protect your gutters and shingles, and keep cords routed cleanly so the focus stays on the architecture and not the wiring.
Let's light it up
Ready to light up your corner of Urbana?
Tell us about your home, your storefront, or that big tree out front, and we will send a free written quote. Book before October to lock in your spot for the season.