The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"Mr. Donohue is very knowledgeable and has excellent experience in the lightning protection area. He responds quickly and has a very professional team of workers. He quoted the job using google earth information. When he visited the site he reduced his price by over 50%. I highly recommend him and I will use his company again."
Clyde R on May 2025
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"Mr. Donohue is very knowledgeable and has excellent experience in the lightning protection area. He responds quickly and has a very professional team of workers. He quoted the job using google earth information. When he visited the site he reduced his price by over 50%. I highly recommend him and I will use his company again."
Clyde R on May 2025
WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **
"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."
Jennifer B on October 2024
WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **
"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."
Jennifer B on October 2024
We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, lighting, panel upgrades, EV charging station, ceiling fans, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. We offer 10% Military & 10% Senior Citizen discounts. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
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Carie T on March 2025
We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, lighting, panel upgrades, EV charging station, ceiling fans, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. We offer 10% Military & 10% Senior Citizen discounts. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
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QUALITY ELECTRICAL SERVICES R&D Electrical is a family owned business serving the greater capital district. R&D Electrical offers the highest quality workmanship and Standards. We specialize in all aspects of Electrical work Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. All of our Electricians are highly skilled professionals trained on the job as well as in the classroom. We strive to provide our customers with the best experience possible
"Went very well. Ryan is a pleasure to work with. Will be hiring him again."
Juan T on May 2025
QUALITY ELECTRICAL SERVICES R&D Electrical is a family owned business serving the greater capital district. R&D Electrical offers the highest quality workmanship and Standards. We specialize in all aspects of Electrical work Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. All of our Electricians are highly skilled professionals trained on the job as well as in the classroom. We strive to provide our customers with the best experience possible
"Went very well. Ryan is a pleasure to work with. Will be hiring him again."
Juan T on May 2025
Hurricane Home Solutions is the premier provider of Home Standby Generators and Water Purification Systems in New York's Capitol Region. From our office in Colonie we're able to serve Albany and all the surrounding areas, including north up to Lake George and south into the Catskills. Our team of expert technicians offer premium brands like Cummins and Water Right for home owners looking to purchase home generators and water systems. Cummins provides one of the quietest units on the market, and their air cooled units also perform at lower temperatures than direct competitors.
Hurricane Home Solutions is the premier provider of Home Standby Generators and Water Purification Systems in New York's Capitol Region. From our office in Colonie we're able to serve Albany and all the surrounding areas, including north up to Lake George and south into the Catskills. Our team of expert technicians offer premium brands like Cummins and Water Right for home owners looking to purchase home generators and water systems. Cummins provides one of the quietest units on the market, and their air cooled units also perform at lower temperatures than direct competitors.
We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
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We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
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Dragons Electrical Services LLC is an electrical contracting company serving The Capital Region of Upstate New York. We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of our customers. We strive to provide quality electrical wiring at a fair price. Our electricians are highly skilled and trained, so you know every project will be completed on time with great attention to detail. We are looking to build long term relationships with our customers. We offer free estimates, so call today!! 518-527-8077, We are standing by to take your call.
"On time and did a nice job. Very professional."
Rick H on April 2025
Dragons Electrical Services LLC is an electrical contracting company serving The Capital Region of Upstate New York. We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of our customers. We strive to provide quality electrical wiring at a fair price. Our electricians are highly skilled and trained, so you know every project will be completed on time with great attention to detail. We are looking to build long term relationships with our customers. We offer free estimates, so call today!! 518-527-8077, We are standing by to take your call.
"On time and did a nice job. Very professional."
Rick H on April 2025
We thank you for taking the time to research Mel Carr Electric for your residential electrical needs. Our incredible customer service and highly trained electricians are just some of the ways that this 48 year old family-owned company is leading the pack among residential service technicians in the Capital Region. If you choose to use our company, you can expect: • A warm and friendly greeting on the telephone by a live person. • Bright yellow booties on our shoes to protect your floors and keep your home as clean as when we arrived. • Up-front pricing for the entire job, there are no cost surprises when the work is completed. • Experienced, trained, and qualified electricians to troubleshoot existing problems and install new wiring to prevent future issues. • Our guarantee that you will be completely satisfied with all workmanship and quality of the service you receive.
"Service was performed quick and efficiently."
Timothy K on February 2025
We thank you for taking the time to research Mel Carr Electric for your residential electrical needs. Our incredible customer service and highly trained electricians are just some of the ways that this 48 year old family-owned company is leading the pack among residential service technicians in the Capital Region. If you choose to use our company, you can expect: • A warm and friendly greeting on the telephone by a live person. • Bright yellow booties on our shoes to protect your floors and keep your home as clean as when we arrived. • Up-front pricing for the entire job, there are no cost surprises when the work is completed. • Experienced, trained, and qualified electricians to troubleshoot existing problems and install new wiring to prevent future issues. • Our guarantee that you will be completely satisfied with all workmanship and quality of the service you receive.
"Service was performed quick and efficiently."
Timothy K on February 2025
Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - capital.district.electrician@gmail.com.
"Great service! Project was completed so quickly and efficiently. Would definitely hire again for any electrical projects and recommend to others!"
Jacqueline G on April 2025
Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - capital.district.electrician@gmail.com.
"Great service! Project was completed so quickly and efficiently. Would definitely hire again for any electrical projects and recommend to others!"
Jacqueline G on April 2025
Lightning protection systems may help reduce the risk of damage when properly installed. Rather than preventing strikes, these systems provide a preferred path for lightning to follow into the ground instead of through your home's structure or electrical systems. The effectiveness depends on proper installation by qualified professionals and the system's adherence to safety standards. When systems meet UL requirements and are professionally installed, they can help mitigate potential damage from direct lightning strikes.
Installation timeframes vary based on system complexity and property characteristics. Simple installations involving just a couple of lightning rods might be completed in a few hours, while more extensive systems for larger homes with complex rooflines could require additional time.
Weather conditions, accessibility, and the number of components being installed all affect the timeline. Planning ahead and scheduling during favorable weather conditions can help ensure an efficient installation process.
Some insurance providers may take professionally installed lightning protection into consideration when determining policy terms. The potential impact on premiums varies by insurance company, location, and the specific details of your protection system. Systems installed by UL-certified professionals that meet recognized standards may be viewed more favorably. For specific information about how a lightning protection system might affect your coverage or premiums, contact your insurance provider directly.
Homeowners in regions with frequent thunderstorms, particularly those in "Lightning Alley" states like Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma, might benefit most from these systems. Properties situated on elevated terrain, homes near tall trees or bodies of water, and buildings housing valuable electronics or irreplaceable items are also good candidates. If your area has a history of lightning strikes or your home has previously experienced lightning-related issues, a protection system may provide additional peace of mind during storm seasons.