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What Is Soffit Lighting?
The permanent under-eave LEDs that replaced Christmas lights for 2,000+ DFW homes
Soffit lighting, eave lighting, roofline lighting — same product, different names. Here's how it works, what it costs, and whether it's right for your home.
Soffit Lighting = Permanent Eave Lighting
“Soffit lighting” is a catch-all term for permanent LED systems mounted under your roof overhang (the soffit). A slim aluminum track follows the roofline — eaves, gables, peaks, dormers — with individually-addressable pixel-LEDs seated inside it. The LEDs point downward, washing the facade with light, rather than outward like traditional string lights.
Brands like Jellyfish, Trimlight, Gemstone, and DFW LED all install variations of this same system. The differences are in pricing, installation quality, warranty, and whether you're dealing with a franchise or a local crew.
How It's Installed
- We measure your roofline from satellite imagery (you don't need to be home).
- Custom-length aluminum channels are cut to match your eaves.
- The track is mounted under the soffit with concealed wiring routed back to a single controller box.
- We load 75+ scenes onto the app, walk you through controls, and hand off the warranty.
Most homes take 1-2 days. The track is virtually invisible during the day.
What It Costs in DFW
DFW LED installs soffit lighting at $25/ft — all-inclusive (LEDs, channels, wiring, controller, app setup, and a lifetime workmanship + 3-year parts warranty). A typical 150ft home costs $3,750. Franchise competitors charge $30-45/ft for the same core system.
For a detailed cost breakdown across all brands, see our pricing page or the full DFW cost guide.
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Soffit Lighting FAQ
What is soffit lighting?
Soffit lighting is a permanent pixel-LED system installed under your eaves (soffits) in a low-profile aluminum channel. Each LED is an individually-addressable point of light — not a continuous glow, not a rope, not indoor LED tape. By day the channel is virtually invisible. By night, sharp points of light trace the roofline and wash down across the facade.
Is soffit lighting the same as permanent eave lighting?
Yes — soffit lighting, eave lighting, and permanent LED roofline lighting all describe the same product. The LEDs mount under your soffits in a flush aluminum channel. Brands like Jellyfish, Trimlight, and DFW LED all install this same type of system.
Where exactly are the LEDs mounted?
The LEDs sit inside a slim aluminum track that fastens under the soffit (the underside of the roof overhang). The track follows the roofline — eaves, gables, peaks, and dormers. Because the LEDs point downward, they wash the facade with light rather than projecting outward like traditional Christmas lights.
How is soffit lighting different from landscape lighting?
Soffit lighting installs on the roofline and washes light downward across the home's facade. Landscape lighting installs at ground level — path lights, tree uplights, and flood lights aimed upward. Many homeowners combine both for full-property illumination. Our landscape lighting page covers that service.
How much does soffit lighting cost?
DFW LED installs soffit lighting at a flat $25/ft in Dallas-Fort Worth — including the pixel-LED system, aluminum channels, concealed wiring, controller, app setup, and a lifetime workmanship + 3-year parts warranty. A typical 150ft home runs $3,750. See our full pricing breakdown.
Can soffit lights change color?
16 million colors with RGBIC technology — each individual LED can display a different color simultaneously. Plus 75+ pre-built scenes for holidays, parties, everyday ambiance, and security. All controlled from a smartphone app.
Is soffit lighting HOA-friendly?
Extremely. The aluminum channel is virtually invisible during the day — no bulky lights or visible wiring. Many DFW HOAs have specifically approved our installations. We provide spec sheets and photos for your ACC application.
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