Lightning Protection & Conductor Testing
Certified testing of lightning protection systems in accordance with BS EN 62305:2012.
Why Is Lightning Protection Testing Important?
Lightning protection systems divert electrical energy safely to the ground. Regular testing ensures the system is functional, compliant, and ready to protect your property. We use calibrated meggers and provide a full inspection report with recommendations.
How Do You Test a Lightning Conductor?
- Visual Inspection: Checking physical components and connections.
- Continuity Testing: Ensuring full electrical continuity throughout the system.
- Earth Resistance Testing: Measuring resistance using calibrated test instruments.
How Often Should Lightning Protection Be Tested?
At least once every 12 months. High-risk sites, such as biogas plants, may require more frequent inspections.
What Is the British Standard for Lightning Protection?
We follow BS EN 62305:2012, which governs the design, installation, and maintenance of lightning protection systems.
Can an Electrician Test Lightning Protection?
Lightning protection testing requires specialist equipment and knowledge. It should only be done by trained engineers with experience in BS EN 62305.
Why Choose Us?
- Over 45 years of experience
- Specialists in commercial and biogas systems
- Fully compliant with BS EN 62305
- Detailed reporting and recommendations
- Nationwide service coverage
Lightning Protection testing Cost
- Prices: are dependant on the amount of time it takes to travel to site and the complexity of the testing required.
- Price guide: Testing starts normally starts from approximately £200- £275- ex vat, for a simple structure.
- More complex structures such as large schools and commercial buildings are normally charged at commercial rate. Upwards of £295- ex vat
- Discounts are usually given to local community buildings, small churches, and local authority work.
Book Your Lightning Protection Test Today
Protect your people, property, and infrastructure. Contact us now:
- Phone: 0118 976 0239
- Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does testing take?
Typically 1–2 hours depending on system complexity.
Do you repair issues found during testing?
Yes. We offer cost-effective repairs and maintenance solutions.
Do you offer ongoing service contracts?
Yes, we provide annual testing plans to ensure continuous compliance.
We employ a small team of dedicated professionals in pursuit of these goals. We work on both Domestic, Commercial, Schools, Churches and Biogas projects.
Clients reviews
Frampton Bourne Electrical Ltd
Earthing Equipment Supplies have been very efficient, professional and produce outstanding results. We have now used them a number of times and would highly recommend their services.
Electrical Supervisor Hampshire Hosptials NHS Foundation Trust
Basingstoke Hospital has used Earthing Equipment Supplies for about 4 years to carry out our annual lightning protection testing to various types of high and low-rise buildings throughout the Trust. Earthing Equipment Supplies has proved to be totally professional and met all targets set to complete the testing programme."
Our divisions
We are accreditated
- Biogas "protecting Biogas sites from lightning"
- Lightning Protection testing
- Lightning Protection installation
- Surge Protection (protection against lightning electrical surges)
- Sub-station Earthing
- Generator Earthing
We have been full ATLAS members for 40 years and have current ATLAS design certification
Experienced Technicians
Our Lightning Protection Testing Covers:
- A building survey to ensure the system complies with the British standard.
- Checking of individual positions including joints, earth pits and connections.
- Checking of roof network (if access is possible)
- Testing comprises of three tests, the individual positions, continuity testing of the high level positions and an overall test.
- Following the test a report is issued of the findings and recommendations made if required.
- We are happy to quote on request.
