Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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1. What are Gemstone Lights and why are they popular for permanent exterior lighting?
Gemstone Lights are premium outdoor LED lighting systems installed along your home’s trim. As a Gemstone Lights dealer in Iowa and Illinois, we install low-profile tracks that blend into your fascia and create stunning, customizable lighting year-round.
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2. How long do Gemstone permanent lights last?
Our outdoor LED lighting is rated for around 50,000 hours, giving homeowners 15–25 years of reliable custom home lighting.
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3. Will my permanent exterior lighting be visible during the day?
No — the track is color-matched to your trim so the system stays hidden until you turn on the lights.
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4. Are permanent lights safe for Iowa and Illinois weather?
Absolutely. These systems are designed for hot summers, freezing winters, rain, and heavy snow — perfect for Midwest homes.
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5. Can I control my permanent lighting from my phone?
Yes! The Gemstone Lights app lets you set schedules, brightness, custom colors, animations, and holiday themes — ideal for year-round custom home lighting.
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6. Are Gemstone Lights energy-efficient?
Very. The low-voltage LEDs use minimal power, making permanent exterior lighting affordable to run even daily.
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7. Do you offer holiday light installation in the Quad Cities area?
Yes — we provide holiday light installation in the Quad Cities, plus surrounding Iowa and Illinois communities. We handle the design, setup, maintenance, and takedown.
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8. How early should I schedule professional Christmas light installers?
We recommend booking in September or October. By December, our professional Christmas light installers are typically fully booked.
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9. Do you install commercial Christmas and holiday lighting for businesses?
Definitely. We decorate storefronts, rooftops, walkways, and trees with custom outdoor LED lighting to help businesses stand out during the season.
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10. What types of landscape lighting do you install?
We offer a full range of landscape lighting installation, including path lights, accent lights, soffit lights, spotlights, and architectural outdoor LED lighting.
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11. Are landscape lighting systems low-voltage?
Yes — our low-voltage outdoor systems are energy-efficient, durable, and perfect for highlighting landscaping and improving home safety.
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12. Can landscape lighting increase property value?
Absolutely — professionally designed landscape lighting improves curb appeal, visibility, and nighttime safety, all of which increase home value.
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13. How much does permanent exterior lighting cost?
Pricing varies by home size, linear footage, and roofline design. Most projects range from $2,500 to $7,500. Contact us for a free quote.
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14. How long does installation take?
Most permanent exterior lighting or landscape lighting installs are completed within one day.
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15. Do you offer warranties on Gemstone Lights?
Yes — Gemstone Lights include a manufacturer warranty, and we stand behind all installation work.
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16. Will permanent lighting damage my home?
No. We use manufacturer-approved methods that protect your siding, gutters, and roofline.
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17. Do I need to be home during the installation?
No — as long as we have access to power, your presence isn’t required.
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18. What lighting effects can I create with Gemstone Lights?
Hundreds of patterns, animations, timers, holiday themes, and unlimited color options. It’s the ultimate custom home lighting system.
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19. Can I automate my permanent exterior lighting for holidays?
Yes — set schedules for Christmas, Halloween, 4th of July, birthdays, game days, and more.
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20. Do the lights work with smart home systems?
Yes — Gemstone Lights integrate with most modern smart home setups.
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21. Are your lighting systems weather-resistant?
All components are built to withstand Midwest winters, thunderstorms, heat waves, and high winds.
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22. What happens if an LED goes out?
Individual nodes can be replaced without removing the entire system — quick and affordable.
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23. What areas does QC Lights LLC serve?
We install permanent exterior lighting, holiday lights, and landscape lighting throughout Iowa, Illinois, and other Quad Cities (Bettendorf, IA, Blue Grass, IA, Coralville, IA, Davenport, IA, Dubuque, IA, Eldridge, IA, Iowa City, IA, Le Claire, IA, Marion, IA, Muscatine, IA, North Liberty, IA, Robins, IA, Dunlap, IL, Galena, IL, Moline, IL, Peoria, IL, Rock Island, IL, and other nearby areas).
If you're near these areas, just ask — we travel!
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24. Do you offer free quotes?
Yes — always. Virtual and in-person quotes are available.
Ready to upgrade your home with permanent exterior lighting, holiday light installation, or landscape lighting?
Get a fast, free quote today from your Gemstone Lights dealer in Iowa & Illinois.

