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)
"The man who did the job were awesome. They were very thorough, professional, and speedy. They left our church grounds spotless. I could not recommend them highly enough."
Betty Sue W on November 2023
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)
"The man who did the job were awesome. They were very thorough, professional, and speedy. They left our church grounds spotless. I could not recommend them highly enough."
Betty Sue W on November 2023
I HAVE 4 SUFFOLK COUNTY LOCATIONS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE- OLD SCHOOL FREE ESTIMATES - NO TRIP OR SERVICE FEES - Hello I'm Lenny Mannino from Neighborhood Electric and I have been serving Long Island customers for over 30+ years . We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We specialize in repairs, and residential work! Call us today We would love help you! Feel free to call me 24-7 on my cell phone, Lenny Mannino Neighborhood Electric 1-631-487-0939
"They found the problem and did a good job. Thanks!"
Jan G on November 2024
I HAVE 4 SUFFOLK COUNTY LOCATIONS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE- OLD SCHOOL FREE ESTIMATES - NO TRIP OR SERVICE FEES - Hello I'm Lenny Mannino from Neighborhood Electric and I have been serving Long Island customers for over 30+ years . We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We specialize in repairs, and residential work! Call us today We would love help you! Feel free to call me 24-7 on my cell phone, Lenny Mannino Neighborhood Electric 1-631-487-0939
"They found the problem and did a good job. Thanks!"
Jan G on November 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 **
"We replaced the original roof on our house. I expressed my concerns about re-installation of the lightening rods to my roofer. We have had at least three direct hits since they were originally installed in 2013. My roofer called William who was very helpful. William offered to come out an make sure everything was 100% after re-installation. He came the day after I called and I'm glad he did. While the reinstall was the best he had seen (his words) there were issues after 5 year and 3 strikes that needed addressed. He fixed those and now I have a new roof and I am certain the lightening rods will work as intended. Highly recommend this company."
Jeff W on April 2018
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 **
"We replaced the original roof on our house. I expressed my concerns about re-installation of the lightening rods to my roofer. We have had at least three direct hits since they were originally installed in 2013. My roofer called William who was very helpful. William offered to come out an make sure everything was 100% after re-installation. He came the day after I called and I'm glad he did. While the reinstall was the best he had seen (his words) there were issues after 5 year and 3 strikes that needed addressed. He fixed those and now I have a new roof and I am certain the lightening rods will work as intended. Highly recommend this company."
Jeff W on April 2018
Big Bear Electrical Contracting complies with industry codes and safety regulations. We pride ourselves on being professional & honest. We strive to uphold a higher quality of work. If your home looks good, we look good. We like to provide homeowners with as much knowledge as possible. Letting you know how we evaluate or troubleshoot wiring problems and how we will go about fixing it We strive to be your preferred electrician!
"These guys were great, we’ll have them back for our next project"
Frank M on October 2023
Big Bear Electrical Contracting complies with industry codes and safety regulations. We pride ourselves on being professional & honest. We strive to uphold a higher quality of work. If your home looks good, we look good. We like to provide homeowners with as much knowledge as possible. Letting you know how we evaluate or troubleshoot wiring problems and how we will go about fixing it We strive to be your preferred electrician!
"These guys were great, we’ll have them back for our next project"
Frank M on October 2023
Mr Electric of Suffolk County is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They were great! Did a wonderful job."
Carmine P on April 2025
Mr Electric of Suffolk County is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"They were great! Did a wonderful job."
Carmine P on April 2025
Matt Greco Electrical Inc. offers top quality electrical work at competitive prices. Close to 20 years of residential and commercial electrical experience. Knowledge and constant use of the National Electrical Code. Safe, Clean, trustworthy, and reliable electrical contractor.
"Amazing service. He really knows his stuff. Very friendly and the apprentice he has working with him did a great job. Very neat and clean. Have no issues or complaints with his service. Outstanding character. 10 out of 10"
David Oxman M on April 2025
Matt Greco Electrical Inc. offers top quality electrical work at competitive prices. Close to 20 years of residential and commercial electrical experience. Knowledge and constant use of the National Electrical Code. Safe, Clean, trustworthy, and reliable electrical contractor.
"Amazing service. He really knows his stuff. Very friendly and the apprentice he has working with him did a great job. Very neat and clean. Have no issues or complaints with his service. Outstanding character. 10 out of 10"
David Oxman M on April 2025
3 generations serving Long Island Distinguished service Award from Agies for the past 2 years. Prompt reliable,and courteous service. 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!
"It was great! Arrived early. Gave me back a safe house! Great service. Would recommend to anyone!"
Melina V on March 2025
3 generations serving Long Island Distinguished service Award from Agies for the past 2 years. Prompt reliable,and courteous service. 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!
"It was great! Arrived early. Gave me back a safe house! Great service. Would recommend to anyone!"
Melina V on March 2025
At Dependable Electrical, we offer a wide range of services for all residential homes and commercial businesses. Specializing in service changes and upgrades, panel swaps and upgrades, Electrical Vehicle charging stations and more. Safety and efficiency are our standards. Dependable Electrical is Licensed and Insured, operating throughout the Suffolk County area.
"Went great 👍. Steve, Mark and Samory were all very professional. Thanks for handling all our electrical issues. A special shout out to Samory for staying late just to finish up and make sure he left this place spotless! Fantastic electrician with a very positive attitude. Super friendly!"
Annette D on February 2025
At Dependable Electrical, we offer a wide range of services for all residential homes and commercial businesses. Specializing in service changes and upgrades, panel swaps and upgrades, Electrical Vehicle charging stations and more. Safety and efficiency are our standards. Dependable Electrical is Licensed and Insured, operating throughout the Suffolk County area.
"Went great 👍. Steve, Mark and Samory were all very professional. Thanks for handling all our electrical issues. A special shout out to Samory for staying late just to finish up and make sure he left this place spotless! Fantastic electrician with a very positive attitude. Super friendly!"
Annette D on February 2025
Gen Ready, Inc., was established in 1979 to service the surrounding area and provide residents with all their standby electric power solutions. Our staff of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals take pride in providing outstanding, personalized service to our customers and our community. All of our techs are factory trained and certified for warranty repair and maintenance. Call us today and become one of our many satisfied customers. You can visit us online at www.getgenready.com
"After getting several quotes, last year we hired GenReady to install a house generator. Ed, the owner of the company impressed us from the start. He was knowledgeable and patiently explained the process as well as answering our questions. We knew right away that GenReady was the company for us. Lindsay kept us up to date as we moved along in the process. Our generator was installed last July. Andrew and his team installed the generator with expertise and efficiency. They took care to leave our house and yard spotless. Lindsay and Andrew were always happy to answer my questions and address me concerns. We’ve needed the generator only once (thank goodness) when our power went out due to a necessary power line repair after a car crashed into a utility pole on our street. When the power went out, our generator turned on within seconds. Our house was up and running for the four hours the line repair took, and if it weren’t for the blink of lights, we never would have known our generator was running. Every other week, our generator self tests for a few minutes giving us peace mind that it will be here for us if and when we need it. Just like the generator, GenReady is a company that runs efficiently and seamlessly. Just today, Lindsay called to tell me someone would be coming tomorrow to change the oil which reminded me that I am long overdue in submitting this well deserved rave review. Thank you to the entire GenReady team (and to Great White Propane) for all you’ve done to help us know we can weather any power outage."
nancy a on July 2020
Gen Ready, Inc., was established in 1979 to service the surrounding area and provide residents with all their standby electric power solutions. Our staff of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals take pride in providing outstanding, personalized service to our customers and our community. All of our techs are factory trained and certified for warranty repair and maintenance. Call us today and become one of our many satisfied customers. You can visit us online at www.getgenready.com
"After getting several quotes, last year we hired GenReady to install a house generator. Ed, the owner of the company impressed us from the start. He was knowledgeable and patiently explained the process as well as answering our questions. We knew right away that GenReady was the company for us. Lindsay kept us up to date as we moved along in the process. Our generator was installed last July. Andrew and his team installed the generator with expertise and efficiency. They took care to leave our house and yard spotless. Lindsay and Andrew were always happy to answer my questions and address me concerns. We’ve needed the generator only once (thank goodness) when our power went out due to a necessary power line repair after a car crashed into a utility pole on our street. When the power went out, our generator turned on within seconds. Our house was up and running for the four hours the line repair took, and if it weren’t for the blink of lights, we never would have known our generator was running. Every other week, our generator self tests for a few minutes giving us peace mind that it will be here for us if and when we need it. Just like the generator, GenReady is a company that runs efficiently and seamlessly. Just today, Lindsay called to tell me someone would be coming tomorrow to change the oil which reminded me that I am long overdue in submitting this well deserved rave review. Thank you to the entire GenReady team (and to Great White Propane) for all you’ve done to help us know we can weather any power outage."
nancy a on July 2020
Ryleigh Electric: Your trusted electrical experts in the Tri-State Area. With our family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project. Count on us for top-notch electrical services. Contact us today!
"Clean install of 220v outlet for my EV charger."
Leigh R on July 2024
Ryleigh Electric: Your trusted electrical experts in the Tri-State Area. With our family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project. Count on us for top-notch electrical services. Contact us today!
"Clean install of 220v outlet for my EV charger."
Leigh R on July 2024
While a lightning protection system reduces the risk of damage to your home, there are some drawbacks to keep in mind. The system requires regular cleaning and inspections to operate correctly. Without proper maintenance, it might malfunction during a storm, leaving your home vulnerable. Additionally, the installation cost and the appearance of rods on your roof may be concerns for you.
No, copper doesn't attract lightning. Lightning naturally strikes the tallest point in an area, regardless of the material. Copper is used in lightning rods because it's an excellent conductor of electricity. When lightning strikes the rod, the copper safely channels the electrical current through cables into a grounding system buried in the earth, effectively protecting your home from damage.
The number of lightning rods your home needs depends on its size and the type of protection system you choose. For example, a 3,000-square-foot home requires six to eight copper or aluminum lightning rods to ensure full coverage. Alternatively, a single Early Streamer Emission (ESE) air terminal system can protect the entire home. It's best to consult a UL-certified professional to determine the exact number of rods needed for optimal protection.