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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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Premier Lightning Protection

4.98(
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Premier Lightning Protection

4.98(
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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 years of experience

Premier Lightning Protection is a family owned and operated fourth generation company. We take pride in designing and installing lightning protection systems that will not only protect your home from the devastation of a lightning strike but also give you peace of mind during the fierce lightning storms we experience. Lightning is a catastrophic phenomenon, contact us to see how you can protect your home from it. WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL WORK.

"Excellent in every way. Flawless experience from start to finish!"

Les B on May 2025

Premier Lightning Protection is a family owned and operated fourth generation company. We take pride in designing and installing lightning protection systems that will not only protect your home from the devastation of a lightning strike but also give you peace of mind during the fierce lightning storms we experience. Lightning is a catastrophic phenomenon, contact us to see how you can protect your home from it. WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL WORK.

"Excellent in every way. Flawless experience from start to finish!"

Les B on May 2025


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Corrigan, LLC

4.92(
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Corrigan, LLC

4.92(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
72 years of experience

J Corrigan Lightning Rods Has been in business for over 50 plus years. We specialize in all your lighting rod needs. We also provide high quality customer service. We do service in the states of Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Please give us a call today.

"Friendly and nice people never tired to answer my stupid questions"

Thomas N on September 2022

J Corrigan Lightning Rods Has been in business for over 50 plus years. We specialize in all your lighting rod needs. We also provide high quality customer service. We do service in the states of Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama. Please give us a call today.

"Friendly and nice people never tired to answer my stupid questions"

Thomas N on September 2022


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HBP Electrical, LLC

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HBP Electrical, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At HBP Electrical, LLC we specialize in electrical installs and service calls. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work.

"Everything was done correctly and with great expertise. I am more than satisfied with the work done. Brian and Dalton are the best. Highly recommendation from me. Curt Nix, Decatur, Al."

curt n on November 2025

At HBP Electrical, LLC we specialize in electrical installs and service calls. We take pride in our ability to exceed expectations in all aspects of business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work.

"Everything was done correctly and with great expertise. I am more than satisfied with the work done. Brian and Dalton are the best. Highly recommendation from me. Curt Nix, Decatur, Al."

curt n on November 2025


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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025


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Amped Electric

5.00(
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Amped Electric

5.00(
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Super Service Award
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Amped Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great service and even greater price."

Lorraine R on October 2025

Amped Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great service and even greater price."

Lorraine R on October 2025


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J.B. Miller Electric LLC

5.00(
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J.B. Miller Electric LLC

5.00(
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Justin was very professional and was on time to my house for the work in my kitchen. He did a great job and listened to my concerns and questions and was great at explaining his work. He was fast and clean and made everything to code. I cant say enough about how well this small kitchen rewire was done. His price was fair and I definitely feel my money went to the right company. The work performed was in a timely manner and i didnt have to guess with what was done. Everything I asked to be completed or wanted done was addressed with a high level of professionalism. I had a good time with Justin and his work shows he cares about his customers. I felt like all my concerns and questions were answered. If you are looking for quality electrical work then you should do yourself a favor and contact Justin today. He is now my go to electrician for all my work in my home. "

Steve P on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Justin was very professional and was on time to my house for the work in my kitchen. He did a great job and listened to my concerns and questions and was great at explaining his work. He was fast and clean and made everything to code. I cant say enough about how well this small kitchen rewire was done. His price was fair and I definitely feel my money went to the right company. The work performed was in a timely manner and i didnt have to guess with what was done. Everything I asked to be completed or wanted done was addressed with a high level of professionalism. I had a good time with Justin and his work shows he cares about his customers. I felt like all my concerns and questions were answered. If you are looking for quality electrical work then you should do yourself a favor and contact Justin today. He is now my go to electrician for all my work in my home. "

Steve P on November 2025


"Robert and Trenton arrived and completed the work, answered all my questions, and explained what they were doing and why they were doing it. The pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend working with them!"

Krista J on November 2024

Here at HBP Electrical, we have over a decade of experience. The CEO is a 3rd generation electrician. We strive for customer satisfaction. Our goal is to put a smile on your face.

"Robert and Trenton arrived and completed the work, answered all my questions, and explained what they were doing and why they were doing it. The pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend working with them!"

Krista J on November 2024


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Buckner Services

5.00(
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Buckner Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Buckner Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They did a great job, put a new box on the pole outside of the house and he fixed our problem really good."

Ray C on September 2024

Buckner Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They did a great job, put a new box on the pole outside of the house and he fixed our problem really good."

Ray C on September 2024


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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

mary h on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

mary h on May 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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