Lightning Protection System Installation in Reading & London
Professional Lightning Protection System Installation & Installers
Expert lightning protection system installation services across Reading, London, Berkshire, and the South of England. Our BS EN 62305:2012 certified lightning protection installers design and install complete lightning protection systems for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, heritage, and residential properties.
Lightning protection system installation • Professional installers • From £1,500 • BS EN 62305 certified
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- BS EN 62305 Certified
- Fully Insured
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- 10,000+ Installations
Lightning protection is a system of elements, including air terminals (lightning rods), down conductors, and grounding networks, intended to safely intercept lightning discharges, transfer the resulting high electrical current to the earth, and dissipate it, thereby protecting structures and people from possible damage or fire. A risk analysis identifies the necessity of a lightning protection system (LPS), which must be properly designed, installed, and tested in accordance with standards such as BS EN 62305 in the UK.
Lightning Protection Systems: Your Complete Safety Solution
A lightning protection system is a network of elements – including air terminals (lightning rods), down conductors, and grounding networks – designed to safely intercept lightning strikes, conduct electrical current to earth, and dissipate energy, protecting structures and occupants from fire and damage.
Professional lightning protection system installation requires:
- BS EN 62305 certified lightning protection installers – qualified system designers
- Risk assessment – determining protection requirements
- Custom system design – tailored to building specifications
- Professional installation – NICEIC approved contractors
- Testing and certification – complete compliance documentation
Every year, over 300,000 lightning strikes hit the UK, causing fires, structural damage, and equipment failures worth £1 billion in insurance claims. In Reading and London, professional lightning protection system installation is essential for safety, legal compliance, and business continuity.
Earthing Equipment Supplies Southern Ltd provides complete lightning protection system installation services throughout Reading, London, and the South of England.
Service Areas
The South of England (Reading & Berkshire)
Woodley, Wokingham, Crowthorne, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead, Slough
Greater London
All boroughs with same-day emergency response
Surrounding Counties
Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire
How Lightning Protection Works
A lightning protection system provides a controlled pathway for lightning energy to safely reach the ground, protecting your building from damage. Core components:
- Air Terminals (Lightning Rods) – intercept strikes
- Down Conductors – route energy to ground
- Earth Electrodes (Grounding) – disperse 200,000+ amperes into soil
- Surge Protection – protect electronic equipment from surges
Lightning Protection System Installation Types
Our lightning protection installers design and install four main types of lightning protection systems, each suited to specific building requirements and environments:
BS EN 62305 Faraday Cage System
Best for: Commercial, residential, industrial
Cost: £1,500 – £15,000 | Installation: 1-10 days
Tall Mast System
Best for: Biogas, sports facilities, Atex Zones
Cost: £3,500 – £12,000 | Installation: 3-7 days
HVI Isolated System
Best for: Fuel storage, explosive atmospheres
Cost: £5,000 – £25,000 | Installation: 5-15 days
ESE Systems (French Standard NFC 17-102)
Best for: Heritage buildings, space-constrained sites
Cost: £1,800 – £6,000 | Installation: 1-3 days
Why You Need Lightning Protection
- Compliance with local fire regulations
- Ofsted compliance
- Insurance compliance
- Peace of mind
Risks Prevented
- Fire Risk: 30,000°C temperatures ignite materials
- Structural Damage: masonry fractures, costly repairs
- Electrical Destruction: surges damage boards, servers, CCTV
- Business Disruption: closures, revenue loss, high repair costs
- Personal Safety: electric shock, burns, trauma
Protection Benefits
- 99% damage risk reduction
- 5-15% insurance premium savings
- Legal compliance
- Business continuity
- Increased property value
Lightning Protection System Installation Process
Our lightning protection installers follow a proven 5-stage installation process ensuring BS EN 62305:2012 compliance:
Stage 1: Site Survey & BS EN 62305 Risk Assessment
Our certified lightning protection installers conduct comprehensive site surveys evaluating building height, construction materials, location, contents value, and occupancy. BS EN 62305-2 risk assessment determines protection requirements.
Duration: 1-2 days | Deliverables: Risk assessment report, system recommendation, compliance verification
Stage 2: Lightning Protection System Design
Our design team creates detailed CAD drawings and specifications for your bespoke lightning protection system installation. Designs comply with BS EN 62305:2012 Class I, II, III, or IV requirements.
Duration: 2-5 days | Deliverables: CAD drawings, material specifications, installation method statements, fixed-price quotation
Stage 3: Professional Lightning Protection System Installation
Our ATLAS approved lightning protection installers install your system to exacting standards. All work carried out by qualified, CSCS card-holding operatives.
Installation includes:
- Air terminals (lightning rods) positioned strategically
- Down conductors installed with proper spacing (10m/15m/20m)
- Earth electrodes (grounding) achieving <10Ω resistance
- Equipotential bonding to metallic services
- Surge protection devices (SPDs) for electronic equipment
- Test clamps for ongoing maintenance access
- System labeling and documentation
Installation Duration:
- Residential: 1-3 days
- Small commercial: 2-5 days
- Large commercial: 5-10 days
- Complex installations: 2-4 weeks (staged to minimize disruption)
Stage 4: Lightning Protection System Testing & Certification
After installation, our lightning protection installers conduct thorough testing using calibrated instruments:
- Earth electrode resistance testing (<10Ω target)
- Electrical continuity verification
- Bonding effectiveness checks
- SPD functionality testing
- Visual inspection and photographic documentation
Stage 5: Documentation & Ongoing Support
We provide comprehensive documentation suitable for building control, insurance companies, and future maintenance:
- BS EN 62305 Installation Certificate
- Complete test results
- As-fitted CAD drawings
- Material specifications
- Photographic record
- Maintenance logbook
- Insurance submission pack
Testing & Maintenance
Annual testing under Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Visual inspection
- Earth resistance testing
- Corrosion assessment
- Bonding verification
Annual Costs:
- Residential: £185 – £395
- Small Commercial: £395 – £695
- Large Commercial: £695+
Pricing Guide
Residential Properties
- Small Bungalow: £1,500 – £3,500
- Standard House: £2,500 – £5,000
- Large Detached: £4,000 – £7,500
- Listed Property: £5,000 – £12,000
Commercial Properties
- Small Office/Retail: £3,000 – £6,000
- Medium Building: £6,000 – £15,000
- Large Office Block: £12,000 – £30,000
- School/Hospital: £15,000 – £80,000+
- High-Risk Industrial: £30,000 – £100,000+
Additional Services
- Risk Assessment: £125 per building
- Surge Protection: £795+
- Annual Testing: £185+
Why Choose Us
Professional Qualifications
- BS EN 62305 Certified Designers
- Atlas member
- Safe Contractor Accredited
- £10M Public Liability Insurance
Experience & Expertise
- 25+ years industry experience
- 10,000+ installations
- Specialists in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, heritage
Get Your Free Lightning Protection System Installation Consultation
Our lightning protection installers provide free site surveys, risk assessments, and quotations for lightning protection system installation projects across Reading, London, and the South of England.
Why Choose Our Lightning Protection Installers:
- BS EN 62305:2012 certified lightning protection system designers
- ATLAS approved lightning protection installers
- 25+ years lightning protection system installation experience
- 500+ lightning protection systems installed
- £10M insured professional installers
Call Our Lightning Protection Installers: 0118 976 0239
Mobile: 07768 566889
Email: sales@earthingequipcom
Address:
Earthing Equipment Supplies Southern Ltd
Lavender House, Church Lane, Arborfield
Near Reading, RG2 9JA
Statistics and facts
There are no accurate data on the number of lightning strikes in the UK. But there are these facts:
- In September 2022, lightning struck 36,000 times in 12 hours. Source BBC.
- A factory in Oxford caught fire due to a lightning strike. Source The Guardian.
- No one died due to lightning in 2023.
Standards
- BSEN 62305
- NFC17-102 (2011)
- In the United States, NFPA 780
Note:
An ESE unit is not governed by BSEN 62305 but by the French standard NFC17-102 (2011)
Legislation
In the UK, installing lightning protection is not a legal requirement unless it has been identified as a risk by a specific lightning protection survey for your site.
A BS EN 62305 risk assessment helps determine a building’s exposure to lightning and the need for protection. The need for lightning protection depends on the level of risk that lightning strikes pose to your building.
How we install lightning protection systems
