Cost
How Much Does Permanent Lighting Cost Per Linear Foot?
National 2026 pricing guides put permanent lighting at $18-35 per linear foot installed. Here is what changes that number and how to get a real quote.
Permanent lighting runs about $18 to $35 per linear foot installed. That is the national number from 2026 pricing guides. Most homes land between roughly $2,000 and $8,000 total. Those are market numbers, not Apollo's price. Apollo does not post one flat rate. Roofline length, its shape, and the features you pick all change the price. A free quote gets you the real price for your house.
The National Price Range for 2026
Many 2026 pricing guides agree on a narrow price band. That band is roughly $18 to $35 per linear foot installed. Basic setups run closer to the low-to-mid $20s per foot. Top setups run toward the high end of that range, or beyond it. Total cost for a typical home lands between about $2,000 and $8,000. It mostly depends on how many linear feet of roofline you have.
That range comes from national pricing guides. It is not a price Apollo has quoted for any job. Every home is different. The only way to know your real cost is a quote based on your own roofline. It is not a number pulled from a national average.
What Changes the Price for Your Home
A few things move a job up or down within that range. This is true whether you ask Apollo or any other pro:
- Total linear footage. This is the biggest factor. A small ranch and a home with two floors are not the same job. Price scales with how much track you put in.
- Roofline shape. A straight, simple fascia runs faster and costs less. A roofline with many peaks or dormers costs more. So does one with spots that are hard to reach.
- Trim and mounting type. How the track mounts to your soffit or fascia changes labor time.
- Features picked. App control, more zones, and extra spots like columns or walkways add to the total.
- Access and site conditions. Landscaping, gutters, or other things in the way can add time to the install.
None of this is unique to Apollo. The same factors move price with any pro. No company in this trade can skip that. Apollo cannot give a real price without seeing your house first.
Why Apollo Doesn't Publish a Flat Rate
Linear footage and roofline shape vary a lot from house to house. One flat per foot rate would mislead most people who see it. It could understate a complex roofline, or overstate a simple one. Apollo's answer is a free quote based on your real home. There is no pressure to buy. That beats a flat number that may not fit your house. That is the same reason behind the free quote wording. See Apollo's own FAQ page for more.
If you compare pros, ask each one for the same thing. Ask for a written quote based on measuring your roofline. Do not accept a verbal per foot guess over the phone. That guess would come before anyone sees your house.
Comparing Quotes Apples-to-Apples
The price range for this category is wide. So one pro's quote can look very different from another's. Neither one has to be wrong. The gap usually comes down to what is included. Before you compare numbers, make sure each quote spells out:
- Total linear footage, so you can check the per foot math yourself
- Whether app control, zone count, and accent areas are included, or cost extra
- What warranty coverage is included, and what it excludes
- Whether the quote is written out in full, or just a verbal guess
A lower number is not always the better deal. It may skip zone control or accent areas. It may just mean you are not comparing the same job. For the step-by-step method, see how a fair permanent lighting quote should be built.
Getting a Price Specific to Your House
The fastest way to know your real cost is a free quote. Apollo's team measures your roofline. They talk through the features and zones you want. You get a real number for your home, not a broad average. You do not have to move forward. It costs you nothing but a few minutes.
FAQ
How much does permanent lighting cost per linear foot?
National 2026 pricing guides put permanent lighting at roughly $18 to $35 per linear foot installed. Most full home projects total between about $2,000 and $8,000. This is a market range, not an Apollo price.
Does Apollo publish a per-foot price?
No. Apollo does not post a flat per foot rate. Your real cost depends on your roofline. It depends on the length and shape. It also depends on the features you pick and your site. A free quote gives you a real number instead of a guess.
What makes one permanent lighting job cost more than another?
Many things affect the final price. Total linear footage is one. Roofline shape is another. So are trim and mounting needs. Your chosen features and zones matter too. Site access is the last big one. That is true for Apollo. It is true for any other pro too.
How do I find out what my project would actually cost?
Request a free quote. Apollo measures your roofline and talks through your feature choices. You get a real number for your home, not a broad average.
Get a free quote or call (405) 891-5391.