Backyard ambiance that feels like Tuscany.
Warm, dimmable bistro string lights, professionally installed with stainless cable supports, hidden wiring, and a clean look that lasts. Perfect for patios, pergolas, pool areas, and outdoor kitchens.
Forget the sagging strands you nailed up last summer. Our installs use tensioned aircraft-grade cable, weatherproof connectors, and commercial-grade Edison bulbs that look as good in July as they do on a December evening. We design around your space, hide every wire, and leave you with a backyard that's instantly party-ready.
0% APR Financing Available
On projects $1,000+. As low as $149/mo on 12 & 18-month plans. No prepayment penalty.
- 12 & 18 months
- No prepayment penalty
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Built to live outdoors, year-round.
A single-day install, weatherproof commercial hardware, and a 5-year workmanship warranty so summer hangs and December dinners look the same.
One-day patio install
Most patios, pergolas, and pool areas are installed in a single day, tensioned cable, hidden feed, smart dimmer paired before we leave.
Engineered for Sacramento heat
Aircraft-grade stainless cable, UV-stable connectors, and commercial Edison bulbs rated for 110°F summer afternoons.
Bulb-swap maintenance plan
Optional annual tune-up: we re-tension cable, replace any burned bulbs, and refresh weatherproof connections, flat $149.
5-year workmanship warranty
If a cable, mount, or junction we installed fails within 5 years, we fix it free, labor and hardware included.
Every detail handled end to end.
Sit back and enjoy the season. We bring the design, materials, install, maintenance, takedown, and storage.
- Heavy-duty commercial-grade café bulbs
- Stainless steel suspension cable for tight, clean lines
- Cedar posts available where overhead structure is needed
- Smart dimmer and timer included
- Concealed power feed and weatherproof connections
- Year-round durability, built to live outdoors
Site design
Custom layout to fit your patio, pergola, or yard footprint.
Materials
Premium bulbs, cable, and hardware, not big-box product.
Installation
Tight, level runs with hidden wiring and weatherproof connections.
Service
Bulb replacements and seasonal tune-ups available.
A simple, white-glove process.
Design visit
We map the space and recommend cable runs, post locations, and bulb spacing.
Quote
A clear, all-in price, no hidden bulb counts or surprise hardware fees.
Install
Most patios are installed in a single day with concealed wiring and clean lines.
Enjoy
Dim, schedule, and entertain, we handle bulb swaps and tune-ups on request.
Why homeowners choose Santa's Lights.
With Santa's Lights
- Tensioned stainless cable, no sag, ever
- Commercial Edison bulbs rated for 15K+ hours
- Hidden power feed and weatherproof junctions
- Custom cedar posts where structure is needed
- Smart dimmer + timer included
- Backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty
DIY or Handyman
- Saggy strands stapled to the fence
- Big-box bulbs that burn out by August
- Visible orange extension cords across the yard
- Nothing to hang from on one side of the patio
- Manual on/off, or just left on overnight
- No warranty when something fails
Before & after, around the region.
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What if I don't have anything to hang from?+
We install custom 4×4 cedar posts (stained to match) or anchor brackets to create the structure you need. It's quoted line-by-line so there are no surprises.
Are the lights dimmable and on a timer?+
Yes, every install includes a smart dimmer and astronomical timer (sunset-on, custom-off). Add a phone app for $79 if you'd like remote control.
How long do the bulbs last?+
Our commercial S14 Edison bulbs are rated for 15,000+ hours, about 5 years of nightly evening use. We sell replacement bulbs at cost and stock spares for warranty.
Will this survive Sacramento summers and winter rain?+
Yes. Every component, bulbs, sockets, junctions, cable, is rated for full outdoor exposure. We've had installs running 24/7 since 2018 without a hardware failure.
What's the maintenance plan?+
Optional annual tune-up is flat $149, we re-tension cable, swap any tired bulbs, and inspect every junction. Otherwise it's truly install-and-enjoy.
Does the $899 starting price cover an average backyard?+
Yes, that price covers up to 50 ft of bistro run with commercial bulbs, dimmer, timer, and hidden power. Larger patios, custom posts, or wraparound designs are quoted from a site visit.
Sacramento backyards that look like a vacation.
"Our backyard went from forgotten to favorite room overnight. The cable is tight, the dimmer is glorious, and not one cord is showing."
"Dual-run across the pool with cedar posts they built on site. Looks like it's been there since the house was built."
"Bistro overhead plus the under-counter accent makes grilling at 9pm feel like a restaurant. Wired cleanly into the existing GFI."
"Made it through three 110° weeks without a single bulb out. Worth every penny for the commercial bulbs."
"They built four cedar posts to match our pergola stain. Couldn't tell the new from the old when they were done."
"The $149 yearly visit is a no-brainer. They re-tension, swap any tired bulbs, and we never lift a finger."
Let's make your home unforgettable this year.
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