Residential Lightning Protection

Deseret Lightning Protection provides complete residential lightning protection services for new construction and existing homes. From designing a new system to inspecting, repairing, or upgrading an existing installation, we provide comprehensive solutions for protecting residential properties.

✓ Residential Lightning Protection System Design
✓ Lightning Rod Installation for Homes
✓ New Construction Lightning Protection
✓ Lightning Protection for Existing Homes
✓ Residential Lightning Protection Inspections
✓ Lightning Protection System Maintenance
✓ Lightning Protection Repair
✓ Lightning Protection Retrofits & Upgrades
✓ Grounding & Bonding Systems
✓ Whole-House Surge Protection
✓ Lightning Protection for Roof Replacements & Renovations
✓ Lightning Protection for Custom & Large Homes

Whether you are building a new home, adding lightning protection to an existing residence, or need an older system inspected, repaired, or upgraded, Deseret Lightning Protection can provide a solution designed specifically for your property.

Complete Residential Lightning Protection for Your Home

A properly designed home lightning protection system does more than place lightning rods on a roof. It creates a complete path designed to intercept a lightning strike, conduct the electrical current safely through the system, and disperse it into the ground. Deseret Lightning Protection designs each residential system around the home’s construction, roofline, height, and other property-specific requirements.

Lightning Protection for New Construction

New construction is an ideal time to incorporate a residential lightning protection system into the home. Planning during construction allows air terminals, conductors, grounding, and bonding components to be coordinated with the roofing and other building systems. Deseret Lightning Protection can work with homeowners, builders, architects, electricians, and roofing contractors to integrate lightning protection into new homes and custom residences.

Lightning Protection for Existing Homes

Lightning protection can also be installed on existing homes. We evaluate the structure, roof configuration, chimneys, dormers, additions, grounding, and other features to determine the appropriate system design. Whenever practical, components can be positioned to minimize their visual impact while providing the protection required for the structure.

Residential Lightning Rod Installation

Lightning rods, also known as air terminals, are installed at designated points on the structure to help intercept a lightning strike. They are connected to a network of conductors that provides a controlled path for lightning current to travel toward the grounding system. Proper placement is important, which is why lightning rods should be installed as part of a complete residential lightning protection system rather than as individual, stand-alone components.

Lightning Protection Inspections & Maintenance

Already have lightning rods on your home? Deseret Lightning Protection can inspect and maintain existing residential lightning protection systems. Roofing work, renovations, additions, severe weather, and normal changes to a property can affect system components over time. An inspection can identify damaged or disconnected conductors, displaced air terminals, connection issues, and other areas that may require attention.

Residential Lightning Protection Repair & Retrofit

An older lightning protection system does not always need to be completely replaced. Depending on its condition, existing components may be repaired, modified, or incorporated into an updated system. We provide lightning protection repair, retrofit, and upgrade services for homes with older systems as well as properties that have undergone additions, renovations, or roof replacement.

Grounding & Bonding for Residential Lightning Protection

Grounding and bonding are essential components of a properly designed lightning protection system. After lightning is intercepted, conductors provide a path toward the grounding system, where the electrical energy can be dispersed into the earth. Proper bonding helps maintain electrical continuity between appropriate conductive components and is an important part of the overall system design.

Lightning Protection for Roof Replacement & Renovations

If your home already has a lightning protection system, roof replacement or major renovation can affect the existing installation. Air terminals, conductors, and attachments may need to be removed or repositioned during construction. Deseret Lightning Protection can coordinate with your roofing or construction contractor to properly reinstall, modify, or upgrade the lightning protection system when the work is completed.

Why Choose Deseret Lightning Protection?

Deseret Lightning Protection brings four generations of lightning protection experience and more than 60 years in the industry to residential projects. From a new system design and lightning rod installation to inspections, maintenance, repairs, and retrofits, we provide complete residential lightning protection solutions for both new and existing homes.

Protect Your Home with Professional Lightning Protection

Whether you are building a new home, installing lightning protection on an existing residence, replacing your roof, or upgrading an older system, Deseret Lightning Protection can provide a solution designed for your property.

Contact Deseret Lightning Protection today to request a residential lightning protection estimate.

Residential Lightning Protection FAQs

What is a residential lightning protection system?

A residential lightning protection system is designed to intercept a lightning strike and provide a controlled path for the electrical current to travel safely toward the ground. A complete system typically includes air terminals (lightning rods), conductors, grounding components, bonding, and other components designed to work together to help protect the structure.

Do lightning rods attract lightning to a house?

No. Lightning rods do not attract lightning to your home. They are designed to provide a preferred interception point if lightning strikes the protected structure. The lightning protection system then provides a controlled path for the electrical current to travel toward the ground.

Can lightning protection be installed on an existing home?

Yes. Residential lightning protection systems can be installed on many existing homes as well as incorporated into new construction. The system should be designed around the home’s roof configuration, construction, grounding, and other structural characteristics.

Should I install lightning protection when building a new home?

New construction is an excellent time to incorporate a lightning protection system. Planning during construction allows lightning protection components to be coordinated with the home’s roofing, electrical, structural, and grounding systems. It can also allow portions of the system to be installed more discreetly.

Does a residential lightning protection system need maintenance?

Lightning protection systems should be periodically evaluated, particularly after roofing work, remodeling, additions, storm damage, or other changes to the structure. Maintenance can help identify loose connections, damaged conductors, displaced air terminals, or other issues that could affect the system.

What happens to lightning protection when I replace my roof?

If your home already has a lightning protection system, roof replacement may require air terminals, conductors, fasteners, and other components to be temporarily removed or repositioned. The lightning protection system should be properly reinstalled and evaluated after the roofing project is completed.

Can an older lightning protection system be repaired or upgraded?

Yes. An older system does not always need to be completely replaced. Depending on its condition, existing lightning protection may be repaired, retrofitted, expanded, or upgraded. An inspection can determine which components can remain and what improvements may be necessary.

Is whole-house surge protection the same as lightning protection?

No. Structural lightning protection and surge protection serve different purposes. A lightning protection system is designed to intercept a lightning strike and conduct the current toward the ground, while surge protective devices help limit transient electrical surges that can affect electrical equipment and electronics. The two can be used together as part of a comprehensive protection strategy.

Protect custom homes, mountain homes, cabins, vacation properties, and estates with professionally designed lightning protection systems that blend with your architecture while providing dependable protection.

Protect office buildings, warehouses, retail centers, hotels, schools, churches, medical facilities, commercial buildings, and industrial properties with engineered lightning protection systems built for long-term reliability.

Protect barns, horse stables, riding arenas, dairy facilities, grain storage, equipment buildings, ranches, livestock facilities, and agricultural operations throughout the Mountain West.

Whether you’re building a new structure or upgrading an existing property, Deseret Lightning Protection designs systems that integrate seamlessly with your building while meeting current industry standards.

Our tree lightning protection systems are designed for mature, historic, landmark and valuable trees. Each system is customized for the tree’s size, location and surrounding property.

Industries we serve

• Residential Homes
• Commercial Buildings
• Industrial Facilities
• Agricultural Properties
• Barns and Farms
• Equestrian Facilities
• New Construction Projects
• Historic and Existing Buildings
• Churches and Religious Facilities
• Schools and Educational Buildings
• Hotels and Hospitality Properties
• Warehouses and Storage Facilities
• Government and Municipal Buildings
• Trees and Outdoor Structures