Lightning Protection
Professional Lightning Protection Design, Installation & Maintenance
Lightning protection systems are essential for safeguarding tall and exposed structures, particularly within industrial environments. Absass Limited designs and installs systems in accordance with BS EN 62305, ensuring full compliance with current standards and regulations.
Our experienced team works safely at height and in complex environments, using rope access and specialist access methods to install, inspect, and maintain lightning protection systems efficiently and with minimal disruption.
Lightning Protection Design
Risk assessment and system design tailored to the structure, environment, and operational requirements. All designs comply with BS EN 62305 and industry best practice.
Inspection & Maintenance
Planned inspection and maintenance programmes to ensure systems remain effective and compliant. Regular inspections identify defects, damage, or deterioration.
Testing & Certification
Comprehensive testing of lightning protection systems, including continuity and earth resistance testing. Full certification and documentation provided upon completion.
Lightning Protection Installation
Professional installation of air terminals, down conductors, earth termination systems, and bonding in accordance with approved designs and standards.
Lightning Protection Repairs
Repair and upgrade of existing lightning protection systems, including replacement of damaged components and system improvements to meet current standards.
Rope Access Lightning Protection Solutions
Rope access allows safe and efficient installation and maintenance of lightning protection systems on tall or difficult-to-access structures such as chimneys, flare stacks, towers, and industrial buildings.
Key benefits include:
Reduced costs compared to scaffolding
Minimal disruption to live sites
Rapid mobilisation and completion
Safe access to complex structures
Lower environmental impact
All rope access works are carried out by IRATA-qualified technicians with experience in lightning protection systems.


