Risk assessments are a key element to carry out before starting work on any number of construction projects. The installation of lightning protection is no different as the relevant safety precautions have to be in place before the specialist equipment can be fitted to a property. Here at J Lacey, we make sure that each area of the risk assessment is undertaken to guarantee the safety of our workers, the property owner and the building itself, as well as being in line with the necessary regulations.

A risk assessment will be carried out by our experienced team and is a comprehensive study and examination of what could potentially cause harm to people in and around the property. From this we are then able to put the relevant precautions in place before we begin the construction of a system at your property.

The installation of high quality lightning protection systems will protect buildings, whether they are domestic or commercial, which are prone to lightning strikes during bad weather. With this level of protection in place you can shield against damage to the structure of your property and also any electrical equipment within it that can be affected by an electrical surge when lightning strikes.

We work in accordance with the ‘Electricity at Work’ regulation and carry out thorough tests and maintenance work on all systems to ensure you of the highest levels of service. We have a very knowledgeable group of advisors and installers who are more than happy to discuss with you what system is likely to work best for your property if you are ever unsure.

With a complete risk assessment of your property and the surrounding area, you can be safe in the knowledge that during and after the installation of a lightning protection system, your safety is assured and the risk of any damage to your property is reduced. If you require any further information, feel free to contact a member of the team here at J Lacey via one of the methods on the ‘Contact Us’ page of our website.

Sudden lightning strikes can prove detrimental to your building. Any building is at risk from lightning without the adequate protection, and if you’re unfortunate to experience the consequences of a strike, you could be left with thousands of pounds of damages and costs. Why run the risk, when there are measures which can be taken to eliminate all hazards associated with lightning? Here at J Lacey, we provide essential lightning protection solutions, enabling your building to remain safe, protected and resilient against the adverse effects of this spectacular, yet damaging force.

If your building is struck, crucial damage may be caused to the structure. Your electrical equipment is also at risk of being harmed, and will present a highly hazardous situation if affected by the lightning. Our protection methods will eliminate the risk of such harm and danger becoming present in the event of a strike, and protect both the building and all electrics within.

Our lightning conductors offer an excellent solution to the negative effects which a strike may impose. The conductor will divert the electricity away from your building, to be conducted in a safe and harmless manner into the ground. This will leave your building standing tall and safe and unaffected by the close proximity of a lightning bolt.

Whilst conductors offer a great answer to securing the safety and well-being of your building, you will still need to implement a system to protect your electrics. For this, we install surge protection equipment, to guarantee the safety of all electrical apparatus which is left plugged into a mains power supply.

If lightning strikes whilst your electrical equipment is connected to the supply, then your technology may become damaged by voltage spikes. Our expert knowledge and leading surge protection equipment can ensure that this doesn’t happen, keeping your building and its contents safe and sound.

If you are worried that your building may be at risk from lightning, and would like further advice on lightning protection and how to equip and shield yourself from a strike, contact our experienced team on 0121 327 6376, or fill in our online contact form for a helpful response.

There are many things in life which are unpredictable, and some of these can prove potentially fatal if not fully prepared for. Lightning is one such example, and without proper measures in place to handle a strike, the results may be disastrous. Here at J Lacey, we are committed to making sure that all homes and buildings are fully protected should an unexpected bolt strike, keeping your building and all within it safe and sound. Of course, we can’t control the weather, but we can put essential lightning protection measures in place, so that you can sit back and enjoy one of nature’s finest visual displays.

First, let’s consider the implications of a lightning strike, should you be unlucky enough to experience its effects without safety measures in place. Lightning hits the earth on an average of three billion times a year, and it will look for the nearest conductor to do so. Should it pick your property as a conductor for its strike, then it could cause great amounts of damage to both the building, and its electrics. This could potentially cost thousands of pounds to restore, leaving you or your company with large and damaging bills to pay.

So, how can we help protect your building against this? We can install systems which will conduct the lightning, and direct it into the Earth, meaning that your building remains protected from the risk of such a strike occurring.

During a storm, it is advisable to turn off all electrical equipment, but if lightning develops fast or there is no one present to un-plug such equipment, they may also be at risk of being damaged. Surge protection equipment is a fantastic way of ensuring that your electrical contents remain safe.

The benefits of earthing and lightning protection are multiple. Not only will they prevent damage to your electrical equipment, and ensure your property remains safe, but it will also protect all people within or around the building from being hurt or injured. For more information on our protection service, feel free to contact our friendly team today, through our online contact form.

One of the most unpredictable, yet highly dangerous causes of damage to property is through lightning. With extreme weather conditions comes the threat of lightning, which alongside being dangerous for both you and your property can cause damage to electrical equipment within it. Here at J Lacey, we specialise in lightning protection systems that are highly effective in protecting your building and its contents from lightning strikes.

Different buildings can be more at risk than others from the threat of a lightning strike, so various aspects have to be taken into consideration to ensure that the right protection is in place to protect your particular property. Once the correct system is in place, you can successfully reduce the risk of your building suffering from this unpredictable natural occurrence.

One particular system we recommend here at J Lacey is the Pulsar Lightning Control system. This has been designed using the latest technology and innovative techniques to capture the lightning when it strikes your building and direct it to earth. Having been comprehensively tested and validated in specially designed laboratories, you can have the peace of mind that the system has been specifically created to work on a wide variety of building structures.

To protect any electrical equipment that may be inside the building, we advise purchasing a lightning surge protection system. Any electrical products plugged into a mains socket when a lightning strike occurs, run the risk of being damaged due to voltage spikes. With the correct preventative system in place, you can make sure that this does not occur.

A lightning strike and its subsequent damage can occur to any type of building from chapels and churches through to factories and homes, so having an effective lightning protection system in place will combat this by absorbing and directing the strike to earth. If you require any further information on our selection of innovative systems, feel free to give us a call or fill in our online contact form.