Lightning Protection
Protect High-Value Trees From Lightning Strikes
Tall, isolated, or prominent trees are natural lightning targets—especially those near homes, decks, garages, driveways, or outdoor living spaces. Tree Lightning Protection Systems (TLPS), when professionally installed, can prevent significant damage if a tree is struck by lightning. Skywalker Tree Care installs low-visibility protection systems that safely redirect lightning into the ground, preserving the health and structure of your most important landscape trees.
These systems help protect the trees that matter most—whether for shade, beauty, sentimental value, or property safety.
When Lightning Protection Makes Sense:
Large or historic specimen trees
Tall pines, firs, or cedars in exposed areas
Trees close to homes or structures
Trees over patios, driveways, or outdoor living areas
Lone-standing or waterfront trees
Trees with high sentimental or property value
What Sets Us Apart
Installed by an ISA-Certified Arborist with experience in lightning protection
Low-visibility systems designed to blend naturally with the tree
Proper grounding and surge-direction methods to safely redirect strikes
Custom-designed protection based on tree height, species, and exposure
Long-term preservation of high-value, historic, or prominent trees
Our process
On-Site Evaluation
We assess the tree’s height, exposure, structure, and proximity to buildings, utilities, or high-use areas.System Design
We determine conductor routing, attachment points, and grounding locations to ensure both safety and minimal visibility.Professional Installation
Low-impact installation using industry-standard Tree Lightning Protection System (TLPS) components that safeguard both the tree and your property.Testing & Verification
Grounding continuity and system performance are checked to confirm the system is ready to safely redirect lightning strikes.Optional Follow-Up Monitoring
As the tree grows, we can inspect and adjust the system to maintain long-term protection.
Service Areas
Sandpoint • Bonners Ferry • Priest River • Ponderay • Sagle
(Plus surrounding rural communities)
