Installation & upkeep
Permanent Outdoor Lights
Installed once — stays up year-round; no removal or storage
Traditional Christmas Lights
Installed every year, then removed and stored
Exterior Pot Lights
Permanent fixture — electrician required
North America's Largest Authorized Prairie Lighting Dealer
Permanent Outdoor
LED Lighting in
Kelowna, BC
Empire Home Service provides permanent Christmas lights, LED soffit lighting, and holiday and event lighting for homes throughout the Okanagan Valley.
1,000+Homes Transformed
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Lifetime Warranty on Bulbs
10-Year Warranty on Parts
Built for BC Weather
One Installation. Every Season.
What Are Permanent Outdoor Lights?
Permanent outdoor lights are one form of permanent outdoor lighting — a professional LED system installed once along your roofline and designed to stay in place year-round. Whether your home sits in Upper Mission, overlooks Okanagan Lake in McKinley Beach, or anchors a quiet street in Glenmore, the system is custom-fitted in low-profile, colour-matched aluminum track for a clean look by day and an even line of light after dark.
Use the app for warm white on everyday Okanagan evenings, Christmas colours in December, and custom scenes for holidays, game days, and celebrations. Set your schedule once and your home is ready when you are — without annual installation, removal, or storage.
One system. Every season. Here's what Kelowna homeowners use it for:
Permanent Christmas Lights
Never Hang Christmas Lights Again
Skip the ladder, tangled strings, and November setup. Choose classic red and green, warm-white Christmas lighting, or animated scenes from your phone. When December ends, simply change the scene—nothing comes down or goes into storage.
Permanent Soffit & Architectural Lighting
True Warm White for Okanagan Evenings
True 2700K warm white gives your rooflines, peaks, and architectural details a polished look for patios, sunsets, and long Okanagan evenings.
Holiday & Event Lighting
One System for Every Occasion
Choose colours for Canada Day, BC Day, birthdays, game nights, and celebrations, then return to subtle warm-white architectural lighting when the occasion wraps up.
Professional Grade
What Sets Our Permanent Lighting System Apart?
Not all permanent outdoor lighting systems are built the same. Our professional-grade Prairie Lighting system is designed for stronger light output, clean architectural integration and reliable year-round performance in Kelowna.
30mm Pro 24V RBGWW LED Bulbs
Clear, Highly Visible Roofline Lighting
30mm Pro 24V RBGWW LED bulbs create a clean, highly visible roofline from the street—ideal for crisp holiday patterns, colour scenes, and animated effects.
2700K–7000K White Range
Premium Architectural Lighting, Not Mixed RGB
A dedicated warm-white channel delivers natural 2700K light, with adjustable white tones up to 7000K for everyday exterior lighting.
All Components IP68-Rated
Sealed for Moisture, Snow & Freeze-Thaw Cycles
All system components are IP68-rated and designed to handle rain, snow, moisture, and freeze-thaw cycles through every Okanagan season, with operation rated down to -50°C.
Millions of Colours, Patterns & Presets
Everyday Lighting to Full-Celebration Scenes
Choose warm white, holiday colours, animated sequences, or your own custom scenes in the app.
Canadian-Made, Colour-Matched Aluminum Track
A Discreet Look When the Lights Are Off
The low-profile track is made in Alberta and matched to your fascia, with 100+ Canadian-made colour options to keep the system clean and subtle during the day.
App Control & Automatic Scheduling
Set Your Lighting Once, Then Let It Run
Control lighting zones, change colours, and schedule scenes to turn on automatically—without stepping outside.
To explore more about the Prairie Lighting system Empire installs in Kelowna and the Okanagan, view the complete system.
See the Difference
Permanent Outdoor Lights vs. Traditional Christmas Lights vs. Pot Lights
Kelowna homeowners often compare these three options. Here's the honest difference.
Colours & occasions
Permanent Outdoor Lights
16 million RBGWW colours for holidays and everyday use
Traditional Christmas Lights
Fixed colour for Christmas
Exterior Pot Lights
White only — separate holiday lights needed
Daytime appearance
Permanent Outdoor Lights
Hidden in colour-matched track
Traditional Christmas Lights
Strands visible on roofline
Exterior Pot Lights
Visible fixtures on soffit
Control & scheduling
Permanent Outdoor Lights
Smartphone app — colours, zones and automatic schedules
Traditional Christmas Lights
Manual plug-in; no scheduling
Exterior Pot Lights
Wall switch or basic timer
BC weather
Permanent Outdoor Lights
All components IP68-rated; operation to -50°C
Traditional Christmas Lights
Fades, corrodes and tangles outdoors
Exterior Pot Lights
Standard weatherproofing only
Warranty
Permanent Outdoor Lights
Lifetime bulbs · 10-year everything else
Traditional Christmas Lights
None
Exterior Pot Lights
Standard bulb warranty only
Running cost
Permanent Outdoor Lights
Under $10/month — 24V system
Traditional Christmas Lights
Higher energy draw
Exterior Pot Lights
Standard electricity cost
| Feature | Permanent Outdoor Lights | Traditional Christmas Lights | Exterior Pot Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation & upkeep | Installed once — stays up year-round; no removal or storage | Installed every year, then removed and stored | Permanent fixture — electrician required |
| Colours & occasions | 16 million RBGWW colours for holidays and everyday use | Fixed colour for Christmas | White only — separate holiday lights needed |
| Daytime appearance | Hidden in colour-matched track | Strands visible on roofline | Visible fixtures on soffit |
| Control & scheduling | Smartphone app — colours, zones and automatic schedules | Manual plug-in; no scheduling | Wall switch or basic timer |
| BC weather | All components IP68-rated; operation to -50°C | Fades, corrodes and tangles outdoors | Standard weatherproofing only |
| Warranty | Lifetime bulbs · 10-year everything else | None | Standard bulb warranty only |
| Running cost | Under $10/month — 24V system | Higher energy draw | Standard electricity cost |
Measured for Your Kelowna Roofline
How Your LED Lights Are Installed
Every installation is planned around the home itself—from traditional Kelowna neighbourhood properties to multi-peak hillside rooflines. The result is a clean lighting line that follows the architecture instead of forcing a standard layout onto every home.
01
Measure & Plan
We review your roofline, access, track colour, and lighting zones to plan a system that fits your home.
02
Install & Configure
Our trained installation team mounts the colour-matched track, installs the system, and configures the controller.
03
Set Your Scenes
We show you the app so you can use warm white, create colour scenes, and set schedules with confidence.
Transparent Kelowna Pricing
How Much Do Permanent Outdoor Lights Cost in Kelowna?
Permanent outdoor lighting in Kelowna typically costs:
Front of Home — Single-Storey
$2,400–$3,400
Typical installation range — your project may be lower or higher.
Front of Home — Two-Storey
$3,000–$5,400
Typical installation range — your project may be lower or higher.
Full-Perimeter Lighting
$6,000+
Typical installation range — your project may be lower or higher.
These are typical starting ranges. Your final price depends on:
- ✓Total linear footage
- ✓Number of peaks, corners and roofline changes
- ✓Height and installation access
- ✓Front-only vs. multiple sides of the home
- ✓Number of lighting zones and controllers required
- ✓Track and installation complexity
Every home is different, which is why Empire provides a free custom estimate before you commit.
Did You Know?
Empire’s 24V low-voltage system uses roughly the same electricity as a few standard light bulbs. Running your lights nightly from dusk to midnight costs under $10/month on your electricity bill.
Use our Instant Estimator for a quick starting range, or contact our Kelowna team for an exact quote and current pricing.
Your Kelowna Installation Partner
Why Choose Empire for Permanent Lighting in Kelowna?
From system design through warranty and future support, Empire gives Kelowna homeowners an experienced team accountable for the entire installation.
Professional Installation Team
Every system is measured and planned around your home’s roofline, access, and lighting goals.
Authorized Prairie Lighting Expertise
Empire is North America’s largest authorized Prairie Lighting dealer, with deep product and installation experience.
Warranty Coverage That Stays With You
Lifetime bulb coverage and 10-year coverage on everything else—including wiring, track, power box and controller—provide long-term peace of mind.
Support After Installation
Get help with your system, controller, and warranty needs after installation.
Questions
LED Lights in Kelowna - FAQs
What warranty comes with the system?
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The 30mm Pro 24V RBGWW LED bulbs include lifetime coverage, while everything else—including wiring, track, power box and controller—has 10-year coverage. Because the system stays protected in aluminum track year-round, it avoids the annual handling and storage that wears down seasonal lights.
How much do permanent outdoor lights cost in Kelowna?
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Most front-of-home installations range from $2,400–$3,400 for a single-storey home and $3,000–$5,400 for a two-storey home. Full-perimeter lighting starts at $6,000+. Your quote depends on roofline length, height, access, track colour, and the number of lighting zones.
Can permanent outdoor lights handle Okanagan weather?
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Yes. All components are IP68-rated and designed to handle rain, snow, moisture, and freeze-thaw cycles through every Okanagan season, with operation rated down to -50°C.
What do the lights look like during the day and the rest of the year?
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By day, low-profile, Alberta-made, colour-matched aluminum track blends into your fascia. With 100+ Canadian-made colour options, it can match your home. At night, switch to true 2700K warm white for polished architectural lighting that does not look like Christmas lights.
Can I create my own patterns and schedules?
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Yes. The app includes ready-to-use presets, plus the ability to create custom colour scenes, adjust lighting zones, and schedule scenes to run automatically.
How long does installation take?
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Most residential installations are completed in a single day. Larger homes with multiple peaks, full-perimeter coverage, or complex rooflines may take longer. Your estimate will include the expected scope and timeline.
Service Area
Serving the Okanagan Valley
Empire Home Service installs permanent outdoor lighting throughout the Okanagan Valley — from Vernon and Lake Country in the north, through Kelowna and Penticton, to Oliver and Osoyoos in the South Okanagan.
In Kelowna, estimates are available in Upper Mission, Lower Mission, Kettle Valley, Glenmore, Black Mountain, Dilworth Mountain, McKinley Beach, Rutland, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Kelowna
Lake Country
Okanagan Falls
Oliver
Osoyoos
Peachland
Penticton
Summerland
Vernon
West Kelowna