Rope Light Pricing and Costs

Plan your budget to cover the costs of adding rope lights to your decor

By Casey Holley
Rope lights can be used in a variety of ways. Businesses with areas that aren't well lit can use these to showcase walkways or hazards. Rope lights can be used as part of exterior landscaping. The impact rope lights will have on your budget depends upon the type of rope lights and the exact specifications you need.

When you are planning your budget to absorb the cost of incorporating rope lights into your company's decor, keep the following rope light pricing and costs in mind:

1. Minimize cost by ordering basic rope lights.

2. Invest in specialty rope lights to make an impact on clients.

3. Plan for costs associated with replacing rope light accessories.

 

Factor in the cost of basic rope lights

Basic rope lights, which are steady burning and feature only one color. Generally, rope light kits are more expensive than spools of rope lights. Sometimes, the price of the rope lights depends upon the color of the lights you need.
Try: 1000Bulbs.com sells basic rope lights. Wholesale pricing from this company starts at under $60 for a 150 foot spool or around $120 for LED rope light kits. For commercial rope lights, check out Affordable Quality Lighting. Prices start at under $200 per kit. The price varies according to the color desired.

Upgrade to specialty rope lights

Specialty rope lights can feature multiple rows of lights, special effects like chasing, or multiple colors. The price you pay for these rope lights depends upon the features you select for your lights. Adding specialty controllers will increase the price of your rope lights.
Try: NoveltyLights.com sells specialty interior and exterior rope lighting. You can expect to pay at least $105 per spool of chasing rope lights or at least $10 for lighting kits. Check out EnvironmentalLights.com for LED rope lights. Prices start at just over $2 per foot for rope lights. This company also sells inline controllers for rope lights for under $60.

Remember to include the cost of rope light accessories

Rope light accessories such as brackets, mounting clips and power supply kits are necessary to safely install your rope lights and keep them fully functional. Some of these items may be included in the kit your purchase; however, it is a good idea to plan your budget to include funds to replace these items periodically.
Try: Holiday LEDs sells rope light accessories. Prices range from $5 to $10 depending on the accessory you need. Brackets are priced at the lower end of that scale and power supply kits are priced at the higher end. Take Three sells indoor and outdoor rope light accessories that can be used with any type of rope lights, including solar rope lights. Prices start at around $10 for many accessories; however, mountings start out at under $5.