Residential Lightning Protection in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania
Lightning protection systems do not stop lightning from striking Chester Heights homes. Rather, they are designed to harness the electrical burst from a lightning strike and direct it safely into the ground, keeping your home and your family safe. WB Lightning Rods has installed lightning protection systems for Chester Heights, Pennsylvania residents since 1950.
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★★★★★ - "Excellent overall experience. Materials used were top shelf. Install of system was done efficiently and with care. I would highly recommend William and his team."
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Why Install a Lightning Protection System in Chester Heights?
Although it is often thought that lightning rods serve to attract lightning, in reality, they function as the path of least resistance. They are designed to capture and redirect the flow so that lightning strikes are guided into the ground and out of danger. Properly engineered and installed lightning rods on Chester Heights houses can handle a tremendous amount of electrical voltage. The purpose of a lightning protection system is to prevent electrocution and house fires from occurring when lightning strikes.
Saving Homes in Chester Heights from Lightning Damage
Whether you hire WB Lightning Rods to install a lightning protection system on your Chester Heights home or not, lightning strikes WILL happen. WB Lightning Rods's #1 priority is to make sure you are prepared. Lightning generally strikes the tallest structure in the immediate area. When it strikes a material that is a poor electrical conductor, that item will suffer massive electrical and heat damage (homes, trees, etc). Lightning rods protect your family and your building investment because they redirect electrical currents away from a home, preventing fires and protecting electrical devices from being "fried". WB Lightning Rods has been keeping families and residential properties safe from the disastrous effects of lightning strikes in Chester Heights since 1950. Call (302) 400-7011 for a free consultation and leave the rest to us!
The Components of a Lightning Protection System
For houses, barns, and other residential structures in Chester Heights, installing lightning protection systems is a sound decision. There are several primary components to the lighting systems installed by WB Lightning Rods.
1. The Lightning Rod: The rod is installed on the highest point of the lightning protection system, and sustains the strike. WB Lightning Rods installs rods in locations that are most likely to be hit with lightning, such as the tallest points on a house.
2. Lightning Cables: These copper or aluminum cables are attached to the lightning rod. The cables serve to direct lightning strikes into the ground.
3. Grounding Device: Steel rods that direct the electric charge deep into the ground, and away from houses, trees, and people.
4. Surge Protectors: Located between the electrical conductors and the ground. They move powerful flows of electric currents away from your connected devices and into the ground. They are used to minimize the rise in voltage levels when lightning strikes nearby.
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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:
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★★★★★ - "I found the sales representative from WB Lightning Rods to be professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. I received an estimate quickly, and the work was performed within a week. The installation looks great, and the team took the time to make the lightning rod as discreet as possible. I am comforted to have this level of protection for my home - it's a small cost for a large investment."
A. M., Lightning Rods in Hockessin, DE
2025-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "We live in a neighborhood that has been hit hard by lightning. Two homes have burned as a result. We contacted Bill at WB Lightning Rods, and he explained the protection provided by lightning rods. We had them installed, and 3 weeks later, our house took a direct hit; it was scary. I immediately reached out to Bill and thanked him for saving our home! We thought if we made the investment, it was an insurance that we would probably never need; we were wrong! Thank you to WB Lightning Rods for saving our home."
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2025-05-20 -
★★★★★ - "Excellent overall experience. Materials used were top shelf. Install of system was done efficiently and with care. I would highly recommend William and his team."
Clement D., Lightning Rods in Wilmington, DE
2022-02-11 -
★★★★★ - "They were very prompt and efficient. Did a good job."
Khaled M., Lightning Rods in Chester, PA
2022-02-11 -
★★★★★ - "We have been hit twice by lightning, by God's grace neither one hit our home, however the last strike burnt our motorhome to the ground. William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings. He took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know by answering every question professionally, conducted himself in the utmost professional manner. I would highly recommend WB Lightning Rods, and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job. We are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection."
David P., Lightning Rods in Garnet Valley, PA
2022-02-11 -
★★★★★ - "We were really pleased with their appearance and the work they did."
Mr. & Mrs. R., Lightning Rods in New Castle, DE
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "Exceptional professionalism."
Charlie C., Lightning Rods in Delaware City, DE
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "They were great,I have no complaints. They were very friendly and professional. They did the work and did a great job."
Suzanne B., Lightning Rods in Newark, DE
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "They were quite efficient and they did a quality job. They gave the best recommendations on what I should do, but the listened to what I wanted as well."
Mr. & Mrs. P., Lightning Rods in Bear, DE
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "They are a family owned business. They were prompt, neat, clean and professional."
Homeowner, Lightning Rods in Pylesville, MD
2022-01-07 -
★★★★★ - "I hired this company to install a lightning rod system and I have been extremely pleased. William showed up promptly and was very neat, clean, and professional. An absolute pleasure to do business with him. Would highly recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you so much for your kindness."
Donna C., Lightning Rods in Broomall, PA
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "William was a great guy to do buisness with. showed up on time and got job done ."
Michael T., Lightning Rods in Jamison, PA
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "SUPER!!! COMPANY TO DEAL WITH AAA"
Homeowner, Lightning Rods in Mount Airy, MD
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "They were prompt and courteous. No waiting around for contractor to get started or partially finished job. Provided attractive lightning rod system and do automatic 3 year checks on the system. As an aside they were able to comment on the cedar shake roof condition while up there-a very frightening job up three stories in the air."
Debra W., Lightning Rods in Hockessin, DE
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "I think they are terrific. We would highly recommend them to anyone. It was done thoroughly and efficiently."
Sam D., Lightning Rods in Newark, DE
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "William Burden and his crew were awesome! They were efficient and professional and completed the job in a minimal amount of time. The system itself is inconspicuous and will give us peace of mind after having watched one of our neighbor's homes go up in flames after a lightning strike. Would definitely hire them again if necessary."
Anonymous, Lightning Rods in Bear, DE
2021-12-10 -
★★★★★ - "WB Lightning Rods is a family-owned business that focuses on lighting rod installation as their core business. They are prompt, highly knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous. They work on the eastern part of the US in multiple states and can be found at wblighteningrods.com. They installed 9 lightning rods for us and were highly professional and prompt."
Bill F., Lightning Rods
2020-04-28
