Overview
Lightning protection is sold by what you don't lose, and the customer can't see the work
Lightning protection is one of the trades where the customer pays for nothing happening. A correctly installed system on a domestic property is air terminals on the roof, down conductors run discreetly along the corners, earth pits at the base, and surge protection at the consumer unit. A commercial or telecoms install is the same idea at scale, with a risk assessment driving the spec. The customer who reads the quote and sees 'lightning rod fitted, $1,800' has no way to compare that with the contractor whose quote shows the earth pit count, the conductor sizing, and the surge protector ratings. The cheaper quote often just omits half the system.
QuoteGenio gives lightning protection installers a structure that itemises the system per the standard. Risk assessment as the first line, air terminals by piece and height, down conductors by metre with the material named, earth pits or earth mats with the rod count, bonds to existing services, surge protection at the consumer unit or distribution board, and a commissioning test with the earth resistance figure in the report. Send via WhatsApp from the roof survey, take a deposit on the materials order, raise a progress invoice once the system is up, and the final invoice attaches the test certificate against the same record for the property file.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every kind of lightning protection business, from solo certified installers to small specialist teams.
The problem
The quoting headaches every lightning protection installer knows
Lightning protection is standards-driven and risk-assessment-driven. Without a structured proposal with risk assessment, design, and class-of-LPS, the air terminals and down conductors always get verbal and the certificate work goes unbilled.
Risk assessment unpaid
BS EN 62305 risk assessments take 2 to 8 hours. Without it as a paid line, you absorb design time on every prospect that doesn't sign.
Verbal class-of-LPS
Class I, II, III, IV LPS each have different protection levels and price points. Customers want the class on the proposal.
Surge protection missed
Surge protection devices (SPDs) are required on every modern install. Without an SPD upsell line, customers default to lightning-only and the system is incomplete.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A clean workflow for lightning protection installs. Quote risk assessment, design, air terminals, down conductors, earthing, and SPDs as separate lines. Send via WhatsApp.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for lightning protection
Line items for risk assessment, design, air terminals, down conductors, earth termination, surge protection (SPD), test and certificate.
Works from the survey
Send a lightning protection quote from a roof survey, push an SPD upsell from the DB inspection. Branded PDF on every send.
Quote in under 15 minutes
Build templates for residential, commercial Class III, industrial Class II, and heritage building. Each new survey is a few tweaks from sent.
Track installs and finals
See which deposits have landed and which finals are still unpaid. Send annual test reminders for compliance certificate renewal.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how lightning protection installers actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Lightning Protection Installers choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Lightning Protection Installers build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Lightning Protection Installers job pricing
A rough guide to what lightning protection installers charge for common work. Pricing varies by structure size, lightning protection class (I, II, III, IV), surge protection class (Type 1, 2, 3), earthing complexity, and standards compliance (BS EN 62305 vs NFPA 780). Industrial Class II and heritage building work sit at the top of these ranges.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Risk assessment (BS EN 62305 or NFPA 780) | $ 580 - $ 1,800 |
| Residential lightning system (single dwelling, Class IV) | $ 2,400 - $ 4,800 |
| Commercial Class III LPS (small office, retail) | $ 4,800 - $ 12,000 |
| Industrial Class II LPS (factory, warehouse) | $ 9,500 - $ 28,000 |
| Surge protection device (SPD), per phase | $ 380 - $ 1,400 / phase |
| Annual test and certificate | $ 280 - $ 850 |
| Earth electrode resistance test | $ 95 - $ 280 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Always charge for the risk assessment. BS EN 62305 risk assessments take 2 to 8 hours of design and analysis time. Charge $ 580 to $ 1,800. Credit it back against works if accepted. The risk assessment dictates the LPS class required and is what the customer's insurance company will reference; pricing it openly avoids absorbing design time on prospects who don't proceed.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed pricing for the install where risk assessment and design are complete. Use risk-assessment-based fixed pricing for the design phase. Use hourly only for ad-hoc earthing tests and SPD diagnostics. Always quote the annual test and certificate as a recurring line.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean commercial LPS proposal looks like. Risk assessment with credit, air terminals, down conductors, earthing, SPD, labour, and certificate each visible on the proposal. Customers accept faster when they see the risk assessment credit applied on acceptance.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Commercial Class III LPS, 2-storey office building, including SPD
Risk assessment (BS EN 62305, refunded on accept)
Air terminals (Class III, 6 finials with mounting)
Down conductors (4 runs, 25mm copper tape)
Earth termination (ring + electrodes)
Surge protection device (Type 1 + Type 2, 3-phase)
Install labour (4 days, 2 engineers)
Test, commissioning, certificate (BS EN 62305)
Risk assessment credit (against acceptance)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment (BS EN 62305, refunded on accept) | 1 | $ 1,200 | $ 1,200 |
| Air terminals (Class III, 6 finials with mounting) | 6 | $ 380 | $ 2,280 |
| Down conductors (4 runs, 25mm copper tape) | 4 | $ 850 | $ 3,400 |
| Earth termination (ring + electrodes) | 1 | $ 2,400 | $ 2,400 |
| Surge protection device (Type 1 + Type 2, 3-phase) | 3 | $ 850 / phase | $ 2,550 |
| Install labour (4 days, 2 engineers) | 1 | $ 2,800 | $ 2,800 |
| Test, commissioning, certificate (BS EN 62305) | 1 | $ 480 | $ 480 |
| Risk assessment credit (against acceptance) | 1 | $ 1,200 | $ 1,200 |
| Subtotal | $ 13,910 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 1,391 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 15,301 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Risk assessment fees, surge protection devices on every phase, annual test and certificate fees, earthing system upgrades, and structural fixings on heritage buildings. Add these as standard or optional lines.
Peer snapshot
How Lightning Protection Installers actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Lightning Protection Installers on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
22
Quotes sent per month
54%
Average quote acceptance
2 min
Median time to send quote
$ 15,301
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of lightning protection installers. The same risk-assessment, SPD, and annual-test mistakes come up install after install. Fix these and your annual test base will reflect the compliance work involved.
Mistake: Free risk assessment
Better: Charge $ 580 to $ 1,800 for the BS EN 62305 risk assessment. Credit it against works if accepted. Free assessments absorb design time on every prospect that doesn't proceed.
Mistake: Verbal class-of-LPS
Better: State the LPS class on every line (Class I, II, III, IV). Each has different protection levels and price points; customers comparing on class accept higher prices when itemised.
Mistake: No SPD upsell
Better: Quote surge protection devices as standard lines on every install. SPDs are required on modern systems and customers value seeing the protection itemised.
Mistake: Annual test absorbed
Better: Quote the annual test and certificate as a separate recurring line. Insurance companies require annual certification; pricing it openly stops customers expecting it free.
Mistake: No deposit on commercial LPS
Better: Take 30 to 50 percent deposit on commercial LPS over $ 5,000 because copper, conductors, and SPDs are committed at the start. State on the proposal.
Mistake: Verbal compliance terms
Better: State the standard (BS EN 62305 or NFPA 780), the LPS class, and the certificate validity period (typically 12 months) on the proposal.
Mistake: No expiry on the quote
Better: Set a 30 day validity. Copper and conductor pricing moves with commodity markets. State the validity so old quotes do not bind you to outdated material costs.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote lightning protection installations
Always charge for the risk assessment. BS EN 62305 risk assessments take 2 to 8 hours of design and analysis. Charge $ 580 to $ 1,800. Credit it back against works on acceptance. The risk assessment dictates the LPS class and is what the customer's insurance company references. Pricing it openly avoids absorbing design time on prospects.
Itemise risk assessment, air terminals, down conductors, earthing, SPDs, labour, test, and certificate as separate lines. State the LPS class on every line (Class I, II, III, IV) and the standard (BS EN 62305 or NFPA 780). Add SPD as a standard line on every install because surge protection is required on modern systems.
Take a deposit on commercial installs. Residential LPS under $ 3,000 can usually invoice on completion. Commercial LPS over $ 5,000 needs 30 to 50 percent deposit because copper, conductors, and SPDs are committed at the start. State the deposit clearly on the proposal.
Send via WhatsApp or email and follow up. Lightning protection customers usually compare 2 to 3 specialists. The first detailed proposal with risk assessment and LPS class stated usually wins. Share via WhatsApp link, follow up after a week, and once accepted invoice the deposit and order materials. Set a 30 day validity.
FAQ
Common questions from lightning protection installers
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. $ 580 to $ 1,800 for a BS EN 62305 risk assessment. Credit it against works on acceptance. Free assessments absorb design time on every prospect that doesn't proceed.
Yes. Once your quote is ready, share the public link via WhatsApp. The customer opens a branded PDF on their phone, accepts online, and you have a time-stamped acceptance on file.
List it on every line (Class I, II, III, IV) and the standard (BS EN 62305 or NFPA 780). Customers comparing on class accept higher prices when itemised.
Yes. Quote SPDs as standard lines on every install. Type 1 + Type 2 are required on most modern systems and customers value seeing the protection itemised.
Quote the annual test and certificate as a separate recurring line ($ 280 to $ 850). Insurance companies require annual certification and pricing it openly stops customers expecting it free.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes and recurring annual test invoicing.
Yes, on installs over $ 5,000. 30 to 50 percent deposit because copper, conductors, and SPDs are committed at the start. State on the proposal.
Yes. Heritage work has additional structural fixings, conservation officer compliance, and aesthetic considerations. Quote the heritage spec as separate lines and add a paid heritage compliance line.
If you are tax registered, yes. Show tax as its own line on the proposal so the customer sees the full price before they accept.
30 days. Copper and conductor pricing moves with commodity markets. State the validity on the proposal so old quotes do not bind you to outdated material costs.
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