Canonical: https://sunspreelightningrods.com/ Lightning protection · Central and South Florida # Lightning rods that *take the hit* so your home doesn’t Lightning protection for Central and South Florida homes, businesses, farms, docks and trees. Complete lightning rod systems built to UL 96A and NFPA 780, installed and inspected by Sun Spree Lightning Rods. [Get a free estimate](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/contact-us/) [Check your risk](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/lightning-risk-check/) **Tap the sky Strikes caught by the rod: **0** - 10 years in business - 500+ installs - Built to UL 96A and NFPA 780 - Copper or aluminum systems - Free estimates - Open 7 days, 9 AM to 5 PM - Based in Clermont How it works ## Five parts. One safe path to the ground. A lightning rod on its own does not protect a building. [Lightning protection systems](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/) work because every part is connected, from the air terminals on the roof to the ground rods in the soil. Tap a part to see where it goes. - - - - - Every part is installed to UL 96A and NFPA 780 and inspected when the job is done. On an older home, a system inspection shows whether all five are still connected. Services ## Lightning rods for everything that stands tall From a [lightning rod for your house](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/lightning-rod-installation/) to docks and boat lifts, barns, commercial roofs and old oaks, our lightning protection services cover the whole property. [Lightning Rod InstallationComplete lightning rod systems for homes, businesses and farm buildings: air terminals, conductors, grounding and surge protection.Learn more](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/lightning-rod-installation/)[Lightning Rod Repair and InspectionInspection, repair and upgrades for existing lightning rod systems with loose, damaged or disconnected parts.Learn more](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/lightning-rod-repair/)[Concealed Lightning ProtectionLightning protection hidden inside the roof and walls, for homes and commercial buildings that want no visible hardware.Learn more](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/concealed-lightning-protection-systems/)[Structural Lightning ProtectionProtection for docks, boat lifts, barns, fences, HVAC units and outdoor equipment that stand on their own.Learn more](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/structural-lightning-protection/)[Tree Lightning ProtectionLightning protection systems for valuable or historic trees that stand near homes, pools and gathering spots.Learn more](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/tree-lightning-protection/)[New Construction Lightning SystemsLightning protection designed in during construction, for builders, contractors and owners building new.Learn more](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/new-construction-lightning-systems/) Why Florida ## The lightning capital of the United States Central Florida is the "Lightning Capital" of the United States. On average, lightning causes more weather-related deaths in Florida than all other weather hazards combined. Florida has the highest number of lightning casualties of all 50 states. Source: [National Weather Service, Melbourne, Lightning Information Center](https://www.weather.gov/mlb/lightning_info). Lightning Risk Check ## How exposed is your property? Five quick questions about your home, barn, dock or tree give you a plain read on its [lightning risk](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/lightning-risk-check/) and the parts a system would need. It takes under a minute. [Start the Risk Check](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/lightning-risk-check/) Example result High ******** Moderate Very high Two-story home on an open lot by a lake, home office inside, no system yet. Materials ## Copper or aluminum Copper systems are known for durability and corrosion resistance, a strong choice for long-term installations and homes near salt air. Aluminum systems are lighter and cost less while still giving reliable protection. Whichever you choose, the whole system is built to match and inspected when the job is done. On a new build we can run the cable [hidden inside the roof](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/concealed-lightning-protection-systems/), so only small air terminals show. [See how we install](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/lightning-rod-installation/) (image: A copper air terminal on its base plate with a copper conductor cable running up the ridge of a roof during dry-in) Copper air terminal and conductor on a roof during dry-in, before tile goes on. Our work ## Real installs, real roofs and docks Photos from our own jobs. Tap one to see it full size. Service areas ## Lightning rods near you, across Florida Based in Clermont, we install and repair lightning rods [across Central and South Florida](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/service-areas/). Pick your area, or call if you are somewhere in between. [ClermontLake County, Central FloridaLightning protection in Clermont](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/service-areas/clermont/)[TampaHillsborough County, Tampa BayLightning protection in Tampa](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/service-areas/tampa/)[The VillagesSumter County, Central FloridaLightning protection in The Villages](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/service-areas/the-villages-fl/)[Fort LauderdaleBroward County, South FloridaLightning protection in Fort Lauderdale](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/service-areas/lauderdale-fl/) Questions ## Lightning rod FAQ ### Where can I find lightning rods near me in Florida? Sun Spree Lightning Rods is based in Clermont and installs, repairs and inspects lightning rods across Central and South Florida, including Clermont, Tampa, The Villages and Fort Lauderdale. Call (863) 618-7146 for a free estimate. ### How much does a lightning protection system cost? It depends on the size and shape of the roof, the building height, the material (copper or aluminum) and whether the system is exposed or concealed. Every job gets a free estimate, so you know the price before any work starts. ### Do lightning rods attract lightning? No. Lightning rods do not make a strike more likely. They give a strike that was already going to hit the building a safe, planned path to the ground. ### What standards do your systems meet? Every system is designed and installed to UL 96A and NFPA 780, the national standards for lightning protection systems, and inspected when the job is done. Free estimate ## Get ahead of the next storm Tell us what you want protected. Michael Riley and the team will get back to you with a free estimate, or call (863) 618-7146. Learn more about [Michael Riley](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/about-us/) and the company, or read about [lightning rod repair](https://sunspreelightningrods.com/services/lightning-rod-repair/) if you already have a system.