What area do we cover?

Cloud Charge Defence provides lightning protection inspection, testing, installation and maintenance services across the UK. Although we work with clients nationally, our strongest regional coverage is concentrated in the South West, South Coast and London, with an established presence in London and surrounding areas.

Where does Cloud Charge Defence operate?

South West England – Our key regional service area, including Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath and surrounding towns and communities.
Warminster and Wiltshire – A core local service area, supporting schools, academies, commercial buildings, offices, industrial properties and other organisations with lightning protection inspections, testing and maintenance.
South Coast – We provide lightning protection services across areas of the Hampshire, Dorset and wider South Coast region, supporting commercial and residential properties, public buildings and other premises.
London – Cloud Charge Defence has a strong presence in London, providing lightning protection surveys, inspections, testing, installation, earthing, bonding and planned maintenance for commercial, residential, public-sector and high-rise buildings.
Midlands – Our services extend into the Midlands for clients requiring lightning protection inspection, testing, maintenance and installation.
Nationwide UK – Although the South West, South Coast and London are our primary areas of focus, Cloud Charge Defence can undertake lightning protection projects across the UK, subject to project requirements and location.

What lightning protection services are available?

Across our service areas, Cloud Charge Defence provides lightning protection surveys, system design and installation, inspection and testing, preventative maintenance, earthing and bonding, repairs and remedial works. Inspections can cover air-termination systems, down conductors, low-level bonding, earth connections and accessible earthing arrangements.

Can Cloud Charge Defence travel outside these areas?

Yes. Cloud Charge Defence operates nationally across the UK. While our primary operational focus is the South West, South Coast and London, we can provide lightning protection services for clients in other regions where the project, property or maintenance requirements make national coverage appropriate.

Key service locations: Warminster · Wiltshire · Bath · Bristol · Somerset · Dorset · Hampshire · South Coast · Gloucestershire · South West England · London · Midlands · Nationwide UK

Warminster Roof-Mounted Systems

Air-termination installations on local properties

Cloud Charge Defence provides professional lightning protection inspection, testing and preventative maintenance in Warminster, Wiltshire and the surrounding area, with a strong focus on schools, academies, commercial buildings, offices and other occupied premises. Lightning protection systems require regular inspection to identify deterioration, corrosion, physical damage, loose connections or changes to a building that could affect system performance. Our inspections can include roof-mounted air-termination systems, down conductors, low-level bonding, earth connections and accessible earthing arrangements, with testing carried out where required to assess continuity and earth performance. For schools and commercial properties, preventative inspection provides an opportunity to identify defects early, helping property owners and facilities managers plan maintenance and avoid unexpected repairs. Based in Warminster, Cloud Charge Defence supports schools, businesses, property managers and contractors across Wiltshire and the surrounding South West, providing practical and reliable lightning protection inspection and testing services.

Southwest Midlands Earthing Works

Ground-termination and electrode examples

ILightning protection testing across the South West often includes detailed checks of low-level bonding, earthing and earth termination arrangements, which are essential parts of an effective lightning protection system. At Cloud Charge Defence, our engineers inspect accessible low-level connections, bonding points, down conductors and earthing components to identify corrosion, loose or damaged connections, deterioration and changes to the building that could affect system performance. Testing may include checking electrical continuity and earth resistance where appropriate, helping to confirm that the lightning protection system remains suitably connected and able to safely conduct lightning currents to earth. This type of inspection is particularly important for commercial, industrial, agricultural and public buildings throughout Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath and the wider South West, where planned inspection and preventative maintenance can help identify defects before they become more significant problems.

London Survey and Inspection Projects

Complex rooftop surveys and reports

Lightning protection inspections in London help property owners, facilities managers and businesses confirm that their lightning protection systems remain in suitable condition and continue to provide effective protection. London properties can present different inspection requirements depending on the building’s height, structure, age, use, rooftop equipment and surrounding environment. This can be particularly relevant to high-rise buildings, commercial properties, public buildings, heritage buildings and properties with complex roof installations. A professional inspection can assess air-termination systems, down conductors, fixings, bonding, earthing and accessible connections, while identifying corrosion, physical damage, loose components, alterations or other defects that may affect system performance. Cloud Charge Defence provides lightning protection surveys, inspections, testing and preventative maintenance, with assessments carried out in accordance with the relevant requirements of BS EN 62305 and the condition of the existing installation. Regular inspection and planned maintenance can help identify problems before they become more serious, support ongoing building safety and provide useful records for property and facilities management.

Routine Maintenance Visits

Preventative inspections and servicing

A preventative lightning protection inspection is a proactive assessment carried out to identify damage, deterioration, corrosion, loose connections or other issues before they affect the performance of a lightning protection system. At Cloud Charge Defence, our inspections can assess key components including roof-mounted air-termination systems, conductors, fixings, earth termination systems, bonding and accessible connections. We look for signs of physical damage, environmental deterioration, alterations to the building or other changes that could compromise the system. Identifying potential problems early can help reduce the risk of system failure, avoid unexpected repair costs and maintain the building’s level of protection. Preventative inspections and planned maintenance are particularly important for commercial and public buildings where lightning protection forms part of wider property safety and facilities management responsibilities.

Service Areas and Coverage across Warminster and Beyond

National risk surveys, bespoke protection plans and responsive installation

What lightning protection services do we provide?

Cloud Charge Defence provides a complete range of lightning protection services, including:

Lightning risk assessments and surveys
Lightning protection system design
New lightning protection installations
Inspection and testing of existing systems
Preventative and planned maintenance
Low-level bonding and earthing checks
Earth termination and continuity testing
Air-termination and down-conductor inspections
Surge protection and bonding
Repairs and remedial lightning protection works

How does a lightning protection survey work?

Our process begins with a comprehensive on-site lightning protection survey. The survey assesses the building, existing protection system, roof construction, air-termination components, down conductors, bonding and earthing arrangements, as well as potential changes to the property that may affect the system.

Where appropriate, surveys can be supported by historical lightning information, site observations and electrical or earthing measurements. The findings are used to produce a clear report identifying the condition of the existing installation, potential vulnerabilities and any recommended remedial or improvement works. Our approach takes account of the relevant requirements and guidance within BS EN 62305 & BS EN6651.

What types of buildings do we work on?

Our lightning protection services are suitable for a wide range of properties, including domestic buildings, commercial premises, offices, retail units, warehouses, schools, healthcare facilities, public buildings and listed or historic properties. The requirements of each building are considered individually because factors such as height, construction, use, location, occupancy and existing electrical services can influence the appropriate lightning protection arrangements.