Kansas City's permanent lighting guide · Missouri + Kansas
Light your home once. Enjoy it every night of the year.
Honest comparisons of permanent roofline lighting in the KC metro, from a local homeowner who did the research and the install. Our top pick: Nex-Gen.
- Certified local installers
- Lifetime LED warranty
- 27 cities on both sides of State Line
Lifetime LED warranty
Lights covered for life, hardware for 10 years
50,000-hour rated
Roughly 20 to 30 years of nightly use
Built for KC winters
IP68 rated, tested from -40°F to 140°F
Local and certified
Installed by a dealer based in Blue Springs
Our top pick for Kansas City
Why we recommend Nex-Gen
Most permanent lighting brands solve the ladder problem. Nex-Gen goes further on the parts you notice after the first month: how the app knows your house, how it handles weather, and who shows up when you need service.
Your roofline is mapped
Light "just the peaks" or "just the corners" by name, not by guessing pixel numbers.
True warm white and color
RGBW pixels give a real architectural white plus 16 million colors.
24V residential system
Longer runs, slimmer cables and less voltage drop than typical 12V kits.
Works when Wi-Fi doesn't
Schedules run on the controller, so lights still come on if the internet drops.
Hidden by day
Low-profile rails, color matched to your trim, with no visible screws or wires.
One app, every property
Home, lake house and business under one Lumina login.
The Lumina app
The app is the difference
Every Nex-Gen install comes with Lumina, Nex-Gen's own app, set up by your installer on install day. Here's what it does that most permanent lighting apps don't.
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Game Day Patent pending
Your house switches to your team's colors in one tap. Autopilot changes the lights at kickoff, celebrates scores and switches back after the game.
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Neighborhood Sync Patent pending
Link up with nearby Nex-Gen homes so colors and effects roll down the whole block together.
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Design Studio
Paint colors right onto a map of your roofline. Light just the peaks, just the corners or the whole house.
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Lumina AI
Type or say "warm white at sunset on weekdays" and it builds the schedule for you.
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Works when Wi-Fi doesn't
Schedules run on the controller, not the cloud, so your lights still come on if the internet goes down.
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One login, every property
Home, lake house and business in one account, with access for everyone in your household.
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Kansas City cost guide
What does permanent lighting cost in Kansas City?
Installed pricing runs about $24 to $35 per linear foot, and most homes need 100 to 500 feet. Second stories, steep roofs and lots of peaks push toward the top of the range. Payment is due when the install is complete; larger jobs may require a 50% deposit.
Front of home
$3,600 to $7,000
About 150 to 200 linear feet
Front and sides
$6,000 to $12,250
About 250 to 350 linear feet
Full-home wrap
$9,600 to $17,500
About 400 to 500 linear feet
Compare that with a hang-and-remove crew: about $2.50 to $7 per linear foot every season, or roughly $500 to $1,400 a year for a 200-foot roofline, for lights you see a few weeks.
Full KC cost guideSources: Nex-Gen published Kansas City pricing (example ranges above); HomeAdvisor holiday lighting cost data (crew pricing per foot).
365 nights a year
Not just for December
Every holiday
Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth and everything between, in one tap.
Game day
Your team's colors on Sundays and through the playoffs.
Everyday curb appeal
Dimmable warm white that makes your home look finished every night.
Safety and security
A well-lit roofline and entry on a schedule you set once.
Businesses
Storefronts, restaurants and HOA entrances that stand out after dark.
Service areas
The whole metro, on both sides of State Line
Find local install details, HOA notes and pricing for your city.
Common questions
Permanent lighting in Kansas City, answered
How much does permanent lighting cost in Kansas City?
Installed permanent lighting runs about $24 to $35 per linear foot in Kansas City, based on Nex-Gen's published pricing. Most homes need 100 to 500 feet, so projects typically range from about $2,400 for a front accent to $17,500 for a full-home wrap. Your exact price comes after a free estimate.
Do I have to pay up front?
For most homes, no. Payment is due when your install is complete. Larger projects may require a 50% deposit when you book.
Can you see permanent lights during the day?
Barely. The track is color matched to your trim and the lights sit inside it, so most neighbors won't notice them until they turn on.
Will permanent lights hold up to Kansas City winters and summers?
Nex-Gen components are IP68 rated (dustproof and waterproof) and tested from -40°F to 140°F, which covers ice storms and August heat.
Can I control permanent lights from my phone?
Yes. Nex-Gen systems are controlled with Lumina, Nex-Gen's own app, which your installer sets up on install day. You can switch from warm white to color in one tap, schedule scenes by sunset or calendar date, design your own patterns and control several properties from one login.
Can my lights go red and gold on Kansas City game days?
Yes. The Lumina app's Game Day feature (patent pending) switches your home to your team's colors in one tap. Its autopilot mode can change the lights at kickoff, celebrate scores and return to your usual look after the game.
Do permanent lights still work if my Wi-Fi goes down?
With Nex-Gen, yes. Schedules are stored on the controller at your house rather than in the cloud, so your lights keep running on schedule even if your phone is off or the internet is down.
Will my HOA allow permanent lights?
Rules vary by neighborhood. Many HOAs approve them because the hardware is hidden by day. Check your HOA covenants and ask for exterior lighting approval before you book.
Can I get permanent lights installed before the holidays?
Usually, if you book early. Install timing varies with the season and the size of your project, and November calendars fill quickly, so request your quote as soon as you can.
How is pricing handled for businesses?
Commercial projects are quoted case by case, with pricing similar to residential installs. Storefronts, restaurants and HOA entrances all qualify.
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