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Annual lightning protection inspection helps keep your system in serviceable condition, supports your compliance records, and protects your building. BS EN 62305 is the key British and European standard for protection against lightning, and many commercial insurers ask for a current inspection report or certificate as part of their cover requirements.
Robinsons Facilities Services carries out lightning protection inspections, repairs, and installations for commercial buildings across Yorkshire and the North of England. Where faults or defects are identified, we explain them clearly and quote for any remedial works before anything proceeds.
Annual inspections from £200+VAT. Typical small commercial site £300 to £500+VAT. Inspection reports provided.
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Annual lightning protection inspection includes a visual survey of all conductors and terminations, continuity testing, earth resistance testing, and the issue of a BS EN 62305 inspection report. Many commercial insurers ask for a current certificate or report as part of their cover conditions. Inspections start from £200+VAT for commercial buildings across Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
What the inspection covers
A standard annual inspection to BS EN 62305 typically includes:
- Visual inspection of all air termination components, including air rods, tapes, finials, and conductor tapes across the roof.
- Visual inspection of all down conductors, fixings, joints, test links, and associated metalwork on the building.
- Continuity testing of the down conductor network to verify electrical continuity from air termination to earthing.
- Earth resistance testing at each earth electrode where appropriate.
- Inspection of equipotential bonding connections between the lightning protection system and other metalwork on the structure.
- Check of surge protection devices where fitted as part of the system.
- Issue of a BS EN 62305 inspection report and certificate.
Most standard commercial buildings take between two and four hours. Larger buildings, multi-level roof systems, complex earth arrangements, and multi-structure sites take longer and are quoted individually.
When to inspect
BS EN 62305 generally expects lightning protection systems to be inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months, and many providers schedule this on an annual basis.
A further inspection should also be carried out after any known or suspected lightning strike, after significant structural alteration to the building or roofline, and after any repair or modification to the lightning protection system.
Systems in particularly exposed locations, or those protecting critical equipment or high-consequence sites, may warrant a more frequent inspection schedule.
Your inspection report will confirm the next recommended inspection date based on the condition of the system and the risk profile of the building.
Installation service
If a BS EN 62305 risk assessment identifies that a lightning protection system is required, Robinsons Facilities Services can design and install a compliant system. We work with you from the outset to understand the building structure, roof configuration, and electrical installation, and produce a design that meets the required lightning protection level with minimal disruption.
We install to BS EN 62305 for new builds, existing buildings requiring a system for the first time, and full system replacements.
Installation costs start from approximately £1,500 for a simple commercial building and scale with system complexity, size, and the protection level required. All installations are certified on completion.
Contact us for a site survey and itemised quote.
Repair works
Where an inspection identifies defects, or where a known or suspected strike has damaged the system, we can carry out repairs as a quoted works engagement. Common repairs include replacement of failed surge protection devices, re-bonding of connections, conductor repairs, and re-testing of earth electrodes following ground works.
PPM contract customers have access to our 24/7/365 out-of-hours call-out facility for emergency attendance where required. For non-contract customers, we provide rapid business-hours attendance across Yorkshire and the North of England.
Why Robinsons Facilities Services
Robinsons Facilities Services carries out lightning protection inspection, certification, repair, and installation for commercial buildings across Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the North of England.
Inspection reports are produced to BS EN 62305 and provided for your insurance and compliance records. Where our inspection identifies defects or deterioration, we advise plainly and quote transparently before any works proceed.
For multi-site portfolios, we coordinate annual inspection programmes across multiple buildings and produce consolidated reporting.
We hold ISO 9001:2015 certification by a UKAS-accredited body, along with SafeContractor, Constructionline (Silver), CHAS, and Altius accreditations.
Electrical compliance work across the portfolio can be consolidated with EICR testing, PAT testing, and emergency light testing under a single contract.
Pricing
Annual inspections from £200+VAT
Most small to medium commercial buildings fall in the £300 to £500+VAT range depending on the size and complexity of the system, the number of earth electrodes, access requirements, and the time needed on site.
Larger installations, multi-structure sites, and buildings with extensive rooftop systems are quoted individually. Multi-site discounts are available where several buildings are scheduled together.
The inspection fee covers the site visit, testing, and the BS EN 62305 inspection report. Where defects are identified, any remedial works are quoted separately and agreed before any work proceeds.
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Lightning Protection FAQs
There is no general statutory requirement for annual testing of all lightning protection systems. In practice, many insurers ask for periodic inspection records or a current report as part of their cover conditions, and BS EN 62305 provides the main technical framework for inspection and maintenance. For hazardous installations, HSE guidance points to BS EN 62305 and the relevant health and safety legislation.
Annual inspection starts from £200+VAT for smaller or simpler commercial systems. Most standard commercial buildings fall in the £300 to £500+VAT range, depending on system size, the number of earth electrodes, and access requirements. Larger buildings, multi-structure sites, and systems with complex rooftop arrangements are quoted individually.
Installation costs vary significantly with building size, the required protection level, and the complexity of the design. A simple commercial building starts from approximately £1,500+VAT. Larger buildings, those requiring a higher protection level under BS EN 62305, or new-build projects with integrated systems will be higher. We provide a free site survey and itemised quote before any installation work is confirmed.
BS EN 62305 generally expects inspection and testing at intervals not exceeding 12 months, and many providers schedule this on an annual basis. A further inspection is also sensible after any known or suspected lightning strike, after structural alteration to the building, and following any modification or repair to the system itself. The inspection report will confirm the next recommended date.
BS EN 62305 is the current British and European standard for protection against lightning. It covers risk assessment, system design, installation of air terminations, down conductors, and earth electrodes, as well as inspection and maintenance. It replaced the earlier BS 6651 standard, which was withdrawn in 2008.
A standard BS EN 62305 inspection typically covers visual inspection of air terminations and conductor runs, continuity testing of the down conductor network, earth resistance testing at each electrode where appropriate, inspection of bonding connections and surge protection devices where fitted, and the issue of an inspection report and certificate.
Many commercial property insurance policies ask for a current inspection report or certificate as evidence that the system has been maintained. Requirements vary by policy, so you should check your policy schedule or speak with your broker to confirm what is needed in your case.
The need for a lightning protection system is determined by a risk assessment to BS EN 62305, not by a general rule. The assessment considers the building’s height, location, construction materials, occupancy, and the consequences of a strike on the contents. High-risk buildings often include hospitals, data centres, facilities with flammable or explosive materials, tall or isolated structures, and buildings containing critical communications or IT infrastructure.
BS 6651 was the earlier British Standard for lightning protection. It was withdrawn in 2008 and replaced by BS EN 62305, which aligns the UK with the wider European and international standard. Existing installations designed to BS 6651 are not automatically non-compliant, but new designs, significant modifications, and current inspection reports should reference BS EN 62305.
Robinsons Facilities Services provides lightning protection inspection, repair, and installation across Yorkshire and the North of England, including Harrogate, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, York, Hull, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Doncaster, Middlesbrough, and surrounding areas. Contact us to confirm coverage for your site.
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