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Protecting Your Business From the Unpredictable

In regions like Canberra, Cooma and the Snowy Mountains, where storms can roll in quickly and hit hard, protecting your building and electrical systems from lightning damage isn’t optional — it’s essential.

At GLS Electrical, we design and install compliant lightning protection systems for commercial, industrial, and public sector buildings across the Monaro region. Our goal is simple: to protect people, property, and infrastructure from the damaging and potentially catastrophic effects of direct lightning strikes and surge events.

Why Lightning Protection Matters

A single lightning strike can cause:

Fires and explosions
Damage to electrical panels and data cabling
Destruction of sensitive equipment like servers, switchboards, and HVAC systems
Downtime and costly business interruptions
Safety risks for staff, customers, and the general public

Our professionally installed systems help to divert and dissipate high-voltage surges safely into the ground — protecting your structure, wiring, and occupants.

Our Lightning Protection Services

System Design & Risk Assessment

Every building is different. We carry out site-specific assessments based on AS/NZS 1768 to determine the lightning risk level and recommend an appropriate protection class. Our designs include air terminals, down conductors, surge diverters, and earthing systems, all tailored to your site.

Installation

Our licensed electricians install full lightning protection systems on:

Commercial offices and retail centres
Schools and educational facilities
Public buildings and infrastructure
Industrial and agricultural sites
Remote and high-risk locations

We ensure every component meets the relevant safety standards and installation codes.

Earthing System Checks & Upgrades

An effective earthing system is critical to lightning protection. We can inspect, test and upgrade existing earth systems to ensure they can handle and dissipate high-voltage surges safely..

Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

In addition to external protection, we install Type 1 and Type 2 surge protection devices at main switchboards and distribution panels to safeguard your internal systems and equipment from transient over voltages.

Maintenance & Certification

Routine inspections ensure your lightning protection system remains compliant and functional over time. We offer:

Annual system checks
Continuity testing
Earth resistance testing
Maintenance reporting for insurance or compliance purposes

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