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Lightning Protection Costs & Prices

We have collected data nationwide to help calculate the average cost of lightning protection in the US. The following are average costs and prices reported back to us:

Cost of Lightning Protection Installation

$1,296.39 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house) (Range: $1,139.57 - $1,453.21)

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Lightning Protection Cost Data

94583, San Ramon, California - June 18, 2023

Lightning Protection Installation

$80.00 to $250.00 per hour (plus materials)
$750.00 to $3,000.00 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house)
$350.00 to $1,500.00 fixed fee (protect large tree)
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Reported by:
Dan Palm, EVie Electric Inc.
See the San Ramon Lightning Protection Cost Report

33410, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - September 17, 2019

Lightning Protection Installation

$85.00 to $130.00 per hour (plus materials)
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Reported by:
Brian Leaman, Leaman Services LLC
See the Palm Beach Gardens Lightning Protection Cost Report

59108, Billings, Montana - August 19, 2018

Lightning Protection Installation

$82.50 to $95.00 per hour (plus materials)
We bill at the end of service for Time and Material. For larger jobs that are bid, we require 70% upfront and the balance at the end of the job.

Reported by:
Justin Bergerson, Brighten, Inc.
See the Billings Lightning Protection Cost Report

95813, Sacramento, California - August 14, 2018

Lightning Protection Installation

$1,266.58 to $1,615.18 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house)
Manhours for lightning protection installation are included in estimate. Cost takes into account a single air terminal, conductor cables, ground electrodes, fasteners, and mounting hardware. Additional charge for larger homes, commercial buildings, whole house surge protectors, and lightning rods for nearby trees.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
See the Sacramento Lightning Protection Cost Report

36119, Montgomery, Alabama - August 14, 2018

Lightning Protection Installation

$1,081.28 to $1,378.88 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house)
Manhours for lightning protection system installation are included in this estimate. Price includes lightning rod, conductors, grounding rod(s), cable holders, and mounting equipment for typical residential system. Excludes commercial jobs, three-story homes, surge arresters, and tree protection.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
See the Montgomery Lightning Protection Cost Report

47374, Richmond, Indiana - August 14, 2018

Lightning Protection Installation

$989.72 to $1,262.12 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house)
Estimate includes labor. Cost takes into account a single air terminal, conductor cables, ground electrodes, fasteners, and mounting hardware. Excludes larger homes, commercial buildings, whole house surge protectors, and lightning rods for nearby trees.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
See the Richmond Lightning Protection Cost Report

22802, Harrisonburg, Virginia - August 14, 2018

Lightning Protection Installation

$1,057.30 to $1,348.30 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house)
Estimate accounts for the cost of lightning protection system installation. Price includes rod (or air terminal), cabling, ground rods, connectors, and hardware. Items not included: commercial jobs, three-story homes, surge arresters, and tree protection.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
See the Harrisonburg Lightning Protection Cost Report

54303, Green Bay, Wisconsin - August 14, 2018

Lightning Protection Installation

$1,036.59 to $1,321.89 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house)
This is a general price for lightning protection system installation. Cost includes rod (or air terminal), cabling, ground rods, connectors, and hardware. Excludes commercial jobs, three-story homes, surge arresters, and tree protection.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
See the Green Bay Lightning Protection Cost Report

54449, Marshfield, Wisconsin - August 14, 2018

Lightning Protection Installation

$1,026.78 to $1,309.38 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house)
This is a general price for lightning protection system installation. Cost includes lightning rod, conductors, grounding rod(s), cable holders, and mounting equipment for typical residential system. Excludes commercial jobs, three-story homes, surge arresters, and tree protection.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
See the Marshfield Lightning Protection Cost Report

32301, Tallahassee, Florida - August 14, 2018

Lightning Protection Installation

$1,035.50 to $1,320.50 fixed fee (system for standard 2-story house)
Manhours for lightning protection installation are included in cost. Estimate includes a single air terminal, conductor cables, ground electrodes, fasteners, and mounting hardware. Items excluded: larger homes, commercial buildings, whole house surge protectors, and lightning rods for nearby trees.

Reported by:
ProMatcher Research Team
See the Tallahassee Lightning Protection Cost Report

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