London, Ontario
Music-reactive pixel lighting for London, Ontario
London sits in the snowbelt downwind of Lake Huron, and its downtown and Old East Village main streets work hard to bring people out in winter. A music-reactive display gives a street, a plaza or a venue entrance a nightly reason to visit.
Winter installation in London
Lake-effect snow squalls off Lake Huron can drop heavy snow quickly, between spells of freeze-thaw, wet snow and freezing rain. That mix is hard on fasteners and anything that traps water.
How we install for it
- Sealed connections with drip loops for freeze-thaw and wet snow.
- Mounts and clips that hold through repeated freeze-thaw.
- Mega trees anchored for squall winds and snow load.
- Enclosures above the snow line and away from plow paths.
Commercial districts and BIAs in London
London's BIAs, including Downtown London and Old East Village, alongside neighbourhood business areas, retail centres, the university and hospital districts and event venues, all have winter programming that a synchronised show can anchor.
When to book
Book in late summer for a November install, ahead of the first squalls.
Travel & installation
Installing in London
Installation is available in London and in any city in Canada, with applicable travel charges. Ontario is in Zone 2 · BC & Ontario.
Rates for London
- Installation $2,600 per crew-day (two-person crew)
- Travel $2,800 per crew trip (Zone 2 · BC & Ontario)
- Accommodation $520 per crew-night on multi-day installs
CAD, plus applicable taxes. Final travel is confirmed in your quote.
Typical installed totals in London
Starting kit price plus estimated crew-days and travel for the standard package layout.
| Package | Kit | Install + travel | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Kit1 crew-days | $6,900 | $5,400 | $12,300 |
| Business Kit1.5 crew-days | $18,500 | $6,700 | $25,200 |
| Plaza / BIA Kit4.5 crew-days | $42,000 | $17,100 | $59,100 |
| Municipal Program12 crew-days | $95,000 | $45,840 | $140,840 |
Budget planner
Plan a display in London
The planner starts with travel for Ontario. Slide the budget to see the layout and an itemised estimate.
Layout for this budget
Control system only (Starter Kit)
$25,000
Adjust props
- Mega trees0
- Roofline runs0
- Wrapped trees0
- Evergreen spirals0
- Pixel arches0
Itemised estimate
Priced as the Starter Kit. Installation in Ontario: Fly-in or long-haul crews with freight.
| Starter KitPi 5 Light Show controller with USB microphone, Kulp pixel controller running FPP, power supplies, weatherproof enclosure and pre-wired pigtails, with lifetime software | $6,900 | |
| Kit subtotal | $6,900 | |
| InstallationProfessional installation by our two-person crews, commissioning and handover | $2,600 | |
| Travel · Zone 2 · BC & OntarioCrew travel to Ontario | $2,800 |
Estimated project total
$12,300
CAD, plus applicable taxes. Kit $6,900 + installation and travel $5,400.
$12,700 of your budget is unallocated (the next prop would go over). We will suggest options in your quote.
Starting prices. Every quote is confirmed after a site review: tree sizes, roofline lengths, power and access change the final figure. Lift or boom rental, permits and electrical work by others are billed at cost if needed.
FAQ
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Tell us about the space.
Send a few photos and the rough size of the frontage, tree or street. We reply within 24 hours with a recommendation and an itemised quote in Canadian dollars, installation and travel included.