Neighbor-to-Neighbor

Lightning protection systems have been the target of much discussion and inquiry for more than a year in the Sanctuary at Caldwell Crossings. Lightning strikes are not uncommon in this part of Hoover and some homes have been hit by lightning strikes in the Sanctuary and in Caldwell Crossings. Some lightning strikes have brought destruction and fire.


You may know that The Sanctuary Club, Inc. Board of Directors met with representatives of the Hobbs Group, Inc. a few months ago, to better understand options available to residential customers. The Hobbs Group, Inc. has worked on mostly commercial, industrial, and government projects. They and others who may offer certified lightning protection systems to residential customers generally do cost estimates on a case-by-case inquiry.

The Sanctuary Club, Inc. submitted a generic proposal to the Architectural Review Committee [ARC] of the Caldwell Sanctuary Owners Association [C.S.O.A.] for a lightning protection system. The intent was to determine if the ARC was amenable for lightning protection system installations in the Sanctuary residential community.

We received a qualified “Yes,” but residents should still submit individually to the ARC for approval so that the system selected can be approved and also be a matter of record.

Alternatively, some residents may choose to use surge protection devices installed by a licensed electrician in lieu of installing a lightening protection system. One such installation for three surge protection devices in the Sanctuary was priced at $650.00.

Seek advice from a licensed professional before you decide what is best for you and yours.