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 oil 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.
"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"
William B on August 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 oil 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.
"Awesome job! Friendly, fast, and expertly done work. Could not have asked for a better experience!"
4th. Generation in the Lightning Protection industry, Still Owned And Operated By The Hamilton Family. We use all American made parts that are U.L Listed materials. We Install lightning protection systems on homes - commercial buildings - oil field services - Industrial- ranches - farms -Golf Courses and trees. We Are A Proud Member Of U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) And We Offer 96A Master Label Systems. Call for a free estimate.
"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."
Paula P on May 2024
4th. Generation in the Lightning Protection industry, Still Owned And Operated By The Hamilton Family. We use all American made parts that are U.L Listed materials. We Install lightning protection systems on homes - commercial buildings - oil field services - Industrial- ranches - farms -Golf Courses and trees. We Are A Proud Member Of U.L. (Underwriters Laboratories) And We Offer 96A Master Label Systems. Call for a free estimate.
"We had lightning rods installed at our home after having 2 previous lightning strikes. The first strike was minor, with only slight damage in the yard. The second was significant when a very large pine tree was hit close to our house causing various electrical issues in the home -- despite having a whole home surge protection system. Just months after having the lightning rods installed, lightning struck an even larger pine tree in our small back yard, Thankfully, the lightning rods saved us! It was a huge strike, and we had no damage at all in the house. These lightning rods were potentially life-saving."
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"
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
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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
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The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
Debra D on June 2025
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
4LP, LLC specializes in generator maintenance and installation, lightning protection, and surge protection for commercial and residential clients. We are always focused on developing innovative, customer-centric solutions. Experts in the field, we strive to combine the latest and greatest in technology with second-to-none customer service. We are very detailed and quality-oriented, providing outstanding services for each and every project that we handle. We also provide superior service at reasonable prices. Often, a complete lightning protection plan will afford many homeowners a 15% discount on their homeowners policy. Call 4LP, LLC today for scheduling and more information on our services. Company references are available upon customer request.
"Real pros which really counts in such critical systems"
Bruce P on August 2019
4LP, LLC specializes in generator maintenance and installation, lightning protection, and surge protection for commercial and residential clients. We are always focused on developing innovative, customer-centric solutions. Experts in the field, we strive to combine the latest and greatest in technology with second-to-none customer service. We are very detailed and quality-oriented, providing outstanding services for each and every project that we handle. We also provide superior service at reasonable prices. Often, a complete lightning protection plan will afford many homeowners a 15% discount on their homeowners policy. Call 4LP, LLC today for scheduling and more information on our services. Company references are available upon customer request.
"Real pros which really counts in such critical systems"
Solar Alternatives is the Gulf Coast’s leading provider of clean energy solutions, specializing in solar power systems, home battery storage, EV chargers, and energy efficiency upgrades. Our licensed experts design and install turnkey solar and battery systems for homes, businesses, schools, and nonprofits—helping you reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and gain true energy independence. We also provide full maintenance, performance monitoring, and long-term service plans to ensure your system operates at peak performance. Whether you’re looking to protect your home during outages, upgrade your electrical system with SPAN smart panels, or transition your business to renewable power, our team delivers honest communication, reliable craftsmanship, and lasting value on every project.
"They didn't bother to call and set up a time to come to do the work. sent a text 30 minutes before they were coming and since we both work noone was home. they climbed the fence to get into the yard. i won't be calling them back to reinstall my panels. they also parked where they shouldn't have."
joan p on September 2022
Solar Alternatives is the Gulf Coast’s leading provider of clean energy solutions, specializing in solar power systems, home battery storage, EV chargers, and energy efficiency upgrades. Our licensed experts design and install turnkey solar and battery systems for homes, businesses, schools, and nonprofits—helping you reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and gain true energy independence. We also provide full maintenance, performance monitoring, and long-term service plans to ensure your system operates at peak performance. Whether you’re looking to protect your home during outages, upgrade your electrical system with SPAN smart panels, or transition your business to renewable power, our team delivers honest communication, reliable craftsmanship, and lasting value on every project.
"They didn't bother to call and set up a time to come to do the work. sent a text 30 minutes before they were coming and since we both work noone was home. they climbed the fence to get into the yard. i won't be calling them back to reinstall my panels. they also parked where they shouldn't have."
A Natchitoches owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Background checks done on all associates. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients. We aren't satisfied unless you are satisfied.
"The guy was nice enough, but the work was scheduled for Friday, June 13 at 8 am; he didn?t show up until 9 am. He stopped working around 3 pm and said he would come back at 9 am on Saturday; he didn?t arrive until about noon. A storm came up at 2 pm, stopping his work. He waited for a while then said he would come back on Monday. He also left materials and tools on my lawn, which I had to move on Sunday so that I could cut the lawn. Finally, the completed job was done haphazardly; the tops of the pickets are not straight, unlike the original fence. See the attached photo?the section with new pickets (far left) is straight, but the one next to it with old pickets is not; the section on the middle right is not straight, and the section with the new and old pickets (far right) is straight. I had specifically asked him to straighten the tops, and he never did."
Jim M on June 2025
A Natchitoches owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Background checks done on all associates. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients. We aren't satisfied unless you are satisfied.
"The guy was nice enough, but the work was scheduled for Friday, June 13 at 8 am; he didn?t show up until 9 am. He stopped working around 3 pm and said he would come back at 9 am on Saturday; he didn?t arrive until about noon. A storm came up at 2 pm, stopping his work. He waited for a while then said he would come back on Monday. He also left materials and tools on my lawn, which I had to move on Sunday so that I could cut the lawn. Finally, the completed job was done haphazardly; the tops of the pickets are not straight, unlike the original fence. See the attached photo?the section with new pickets (far left) is straight, but the one next to it with old pickets is not; the section on the middle right is not straight, and the section with the new and old pickets (far right) is straight. I had specifically asked him to straighten the tops, and he never did."
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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.
"It was time to sell our house and almost every dimmer switch (the dial kind) was broken. Brion went in and changed every one of them. He also changed ceiling fans. He then changed outlets in some locations to those that include electric outlets and USB outlets.
When the inspector said we needed the GFI plugs, Brion told me to point out the breaker in the breaker box was what we needed. The inspector had missed that and then agreed with Brion."
Sara R on January 2026
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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.
"It was time to sell our house and almost every dimmer switch (the dial kind) was broken. Brion went in and changed every one of them. He also changed ceiling fans. He then changed outlets in some locations to those that include electric outlets and USB outlets.
When the inspector said we needed the GFI plugs, Brion told me to point out the breaker in the breaker box was what we needed. The inspector had missed that and then agreed with Brion."
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"He does all my IT work. Very professional and very prompt."
douglas b on May 2018
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"He does all my IT work. Very professional and very prompt."
douglas b on May 2018
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.
You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together.
A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.
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.
It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.
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.
The Coushatta, LA homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
When the power goes out, your whole house generator can keep your home running if it has enough propane to fuel it. Read our guide to propane use for whole house generators to determine how much you need.
