I have read many threads about lightning protection with great interest.
One thing that stands out for me is range of cost. I have read '
someone whose posts I trust' had it done for $600. I have read that Triangle will do a home for under $1200 (I am having them out next week to look at job).
Yesterday I met with someone from a well respected company. In summary the estimate was $2050 for a Wisteria (1600 sq feet). They stressed:
- using copper wire everywhere except where aluminum is required by code,
- using only UL approved parts that exceed code for everything
- included bonding CSST gas lines
- three down connectors to ground rods
- going through soffit instead of around gutter
I will update thread when I get a comparable quote from Triangle, but preparing for them to say $1200 based on others experiences.
I am curious if people with more experience in the field can explain why the cost can fluctuate so widely. This may help me be prepared with questions to ask both companies.