Jellyfish Lighting vs. Castle Rock Christmas Lights: An Honest Comparison
If you've been researching permanent outdoor lighting in Castle Rock, you've probably come across Jellyfish Lighting. Here's an honest look at how the two options actually differ.
If you've been researching permanent outdoor lighting in Castle Rock, you've probably come across Jellyfish Lighting. They advertise heavily, have a national brand presence, and their system is genuinely good.
We're going to give you an honest comparison — not a takedown piece, but a real look at how the two options differ, so you can make the right choice for your home.
What Jellyfish Lighting is
Jellyfish is a national franchise system for permanent outdoor LED lighting. They install point-source lights (individual LEDs in a track mounted to the eave/fascia area) that are app-controlled, multi-color, and year-round.
The system works well. The app is solid. The lighting effects are impressive.
If you've seen a Jellyfish install and liked it, you're not wrong to like it.
What's different about Castle Rock Christmas Lights + Watts Lights
1. Local ownership vs. franchise
Jellyfish is a franchise. The technician installing your system is an employee of a franchisee — not the business owner. When you call with a service issue, you're calling a franchisee's customer service line.
Castle Rock Christmas Lights is a locally owned family business. When you call (720) 443-1563, you're calling Erin — the owner. That matters when something needs to be fixed before Christmas Eve.
2. Price
Jellyfish installations in the Denver metro area typically run $50–$75+ per linear foot installed. This is consistent with national franchise pricing that includes brand fees and corporate overhead.
Our Watts Lights installations run $30–$40 per linear foot. For a 150-foot roofline, that's a difference of $1,500–$5,250 on the same project.
3. The system itself
Both Jellyfish and Watts Lights are quality systems. Key differences:
| Feature | Watts Lights | Jellyfish |
|---|---|---|
| Track color options | 200+ | ~30 |
| Certification | UL/CSA/ETL/cUL | UL |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Bulb lifespan | 50,000+ hours | 50,000 hours |
| Pricing (installed) | $30–$40/LF | $50–$75+/LF |
| Dealer network | <300 in North America | Franchise national |
4. Who's on your roof
With a national franchise, crew composition varies. With us, you know who's coming, and we stand behind every installation personally.
When Jellyfish might be the right choice
If you've already gotten a Jellyfish quote and trust the local franchisee, that relationship matters. If a neighbor has Jellyfish and loves it, that's real social proof worth weighing.
We're not here to tell you we're the only option. We're here to make sure you know the full picture before you decide.
When Castle Rock Christmas Lights is the right choice
- You want local, owner-operated service and accountability
- You want more track color options to match your specific soffit color
- You want a longer warranty (5 years vs. 3 years)
- You want a better price for a comparable system
- You've had a frustrating experience with franchise home services before
We're Castle Rock. We live here, we know your HOA rules, and we'll be here in January when you need us.
Get a free quote and comparison at crlights.co or call (720) 443-1563.
Get a free Watts Lights quote and side-by-side comparison.