Lightning Protection Specialists · Since 1988
Protect What Matters Before the Next Strike.
Professional lightning protection system installation, maintenance, and repair for homes, businesses, farms, and other facilities.
Family-Owned
Since 1988
Service Footprint
5 States
Property Types
Homes, Businesses, Farms, Schools
Estimates
Free
What We Do
Engineered Protection, Not Guesswork
Flagship Service
Installation
Full system design and installation — air terminals, conductors, grounding, and bonding, engineered for your building.
Maintenance
Inspection and upkeep for existing systems, including after roof work or building changes.
Repair
Fixing damaged conductors, corroded components, loose connections, and storm-related damage.
Components
Air terminals, conductors, grounding electrodes, bonding, connectors, and surge protection accessories.
Detection Systems
Early-warning systems that alert a property before a storm arrives.
Design Consultation
Property evaluation and system planning before any work begins.
How It Works
A Straightforward Process
- 01
Contact
Tell us about your property.
- 02
Assess
We review the existing structure and any current system.
- 03
Recommend
We determine the right protection approach for your building.
- 04
Install / Repair
We perform the approved work.
- 05
Maintain
We keep the system in proper condition over time.
Who We Protect
Every Property Type, One Standard
Residential
Homes, including large or high-point rural properties.
Commercial
Offices, retail, industrial, and warehouse buildings.
Farm & Barn
Agricultural buildings and barns.
Schools & Institutional
Schools and other institutional facilities.
Why RS Lightning Protection
A Specialist Field Deserves A Specialist Contractor
- Specialist, not a generalist
- Lightning protection is the whole business, not a side service added to an electrical trade.
- Family-owned since 1988
- You deal directly with the people who've been doing this for decades.
- Licensed, insured, bonded
- Standard protection for you on every job.
- Green Seal® Certified Contractor
Our Work
72 Jobs, Every One Real
Job site photos from our own crews and trucks — not a stock library.
Trusted Platform
Read Our Reviews on HomeAdvisor & Angi
“Showed up and finished right on time. Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Very polite and professional, the job site was perfectly cleaned up before he left. The final price was exactly as he quoted. Excellent value for the money!”
“RS Lightning is a top-notch company! If you are looking for a lightning company to get the job done right with the highest of quality, this is your company!”
Awards & Credentials
Common Questions
Lightning Protection, Explained
What does a lightning protection system do?
A lightning protection system gives lightning a deliberate, low-resistance path to the ground — through air terminals (lightning rods), conductors, and grounding electrodes — instead of letting it strike and travel through a building's structure, wiring, or plumbing.
Do lightning rods attract lightning?
No. A properly installed lightning rod doesn't attract a strike — it provides a safe path to ground for lightning that would otherwise find its own path through the building.
Does every building need lightning protection?
Not every building needs it, but taller structures, buildings in open or elevated areas, barns and agricultural buildings, and properties with a history of strikes are common candidates. A property assessment is the reliable way to find out.
How does lightning protection work?
Air terminals mounted at a building's high points intercept a strike, conductors carry the current down the exterior of the structure, and grounding electrodes disperse it safely into the earth — bonding ties the system to other metal building components to prevent side-flashing.
Can an existing lightning protection system be repaired?
Yes. RS Lightning Protection repairs damaged conductors, corroded components, and loose connections on existing systems, including damage from storms or from roof and building modifications.
Can lightning protection be added to an existing building?
Yes — lightning protection systems are commonly retrofitted onto existing homes, businesses, barns, and institutional buildings, not just installed during new construction.
What buildings can be protected?
RS Lightning Protection installs, maintains, and repairs systems for homes, businesses, farms and barns, and schools and other institutional facilities.
How much does lightning protection cost?
Cost depends on the size, height, and layout of the building and the scope of the system it needs. Request a free estimate for pricing specific to your property.
Where does RS Lightning Protection operate?
RS Lightning Protection serves Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia.
How can I request an estimate?
Call 1-866-415-2231 or submit the estimate form on this site, and RS Lightning Protection will follow up to schedule a property assessment.
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Get Your Property Assessed
Request a free estimate and a real assessment of what your property needs.