Updated: Mar 15, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3201 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA, 70001
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Lightning Service Electrician
Founded in 1978, Lightning Service, Inc., is a local, family-owned business. We specialize in sales, repair, service, and installation of high-quality heating, air conditioning, and electrical products and systems for homeowners all across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the North Shore. As a local business for over 35 years, we understand the needs of the communities we proudly serve. We'll be there when you need us for any HVAC or electrical service.
From BuildZoom: Lightning Service, Inc, 3201 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA holds a Electrical, Mechanical license according to the Louisiana license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 31,948 Louisiana licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Lightning Service, Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Lightning Service, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (504) 837-3278
Address: 3201 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70001
Lightning Service, Inc Metairie
Quality
100
87th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Lightning Service, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 31,948 contractors in Louisiana.
Activity
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27 projects
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2025 |
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25 projects
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2024 |
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79 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Lightning Service, Inc has worked on at least
131.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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16 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Lightning Service, Inc mostly works on
electrical project
projects.
Pricing
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71 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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38 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $18,723. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by Lightning Service, Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Residential electrical connection (effective 8/11/2022) residential electrical permit (effective 8/1
2025-04-24
Residential electrical/generatorflood zone cinstall 32kw generator with ats all electircal and connections. carbon monoxide detectors will be install in all required places per code.this generator install is included to proposal for electrical work to permit 2023-4825 run gasline to 32kw generator
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-2158
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Generator (r)
Building Type:
Generator
Whole home fixed generatorinstall 27kw generator with a 200 amp ats. all electrical and gas work with connection. generator will be installed per code regulations as per drawings attached co detectors will be installed in all living spaces of home
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
48938
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Renovation
Residential electrical connection (effective 8/11/2022) residential electrical permit (effective 8/1
2025-05-22
Residential electrical/generatorflood zone cinstall 26kw generator with a 200 amp ats all electrical and connections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-2710
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Mechanical
Installing a 26kw generac generator on an aluminum stand with all electrical and gas work to connect generator to house
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
48271
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Electrical trade ...
Residential generator
Valuation:
$36,000
Permit #:
25-300252
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential generator
Valuation:
$19,700
Permit #:
25-305581
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential generator
Valuation:
$20,600
Permit #:
25-305535
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential generator
Valuation:
$18,632
Permit #:
25-303349
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential generator
Valuation:
$20,180
Permit #:
25-302603
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential generator
Valuation:
$17,400
Permit #:
25-302715
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential generator
Valuation:
$17,744
Permit #:
25-302006
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 16 kw air cooled generator with a 200 amp ats: unit will be set on an aluminum stand 3 ft off the ground 4 ft from a fence and 10 ft from the house. make all electrical and gas connections to generator
Valuation:
$5,567
Permit #:
20-27867-ACCS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Whole home fixed generatorinstall 22kw generator with ats. all gas work and electrical - all connections to operate unit. will need a new hp gas meter replacedside yard setback reduced from 5 to 3 per zba-2020-39
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
35331
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory building
Install 22 kw generator air cooled. it will be set on an aluminum stand 3ft off ground generator will be clear of all opening windows, doors, vents, etc. all electrical and gas work to operate unit
Valuation:
$16,904
Permit #:
20-31112-ACCS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$205
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Installation of 22kw natural gas generator will be installed per manufacture specs. unit will be 3ft above grade of house on an aluminum stand. unit will be at least 5ft from any opening of windows or doors and will be at least 10ft from any vent or exhaust from home
Valuation:
$9,738
Permit #:
19-20193-ACCS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
: installation of 22kw natural gas generator with ats. generator will be installed per manufacture specs and guidelines.unit will be 3ft above grade on an aluminum stand. unit will be at least 5ft from any opening of windows or doors. it will also be at least 10 ft from any soffet dryer bathroom or kitchen exhaust
Valuation:
$9,857
Permit #:
19-29524-ACCS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Run new gas line from gas meter to the installed generator will need a gas meter increase
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024-1013
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Gas standalone (r)
Building Type:
Gas
: installation of 27kw generator will be installed per manufacture specs will be set on a stand bolted at least 3ft above grade of house. unit will be 5ft from any opening of any windows or doors and 10 ft from any vent or exhaust on home
Valuation:
$15,724
Permit #:
19-22584-ACCS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$140
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Install 22 kw generator with a 200 amp ats all electrical and gas work and connections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
47515
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
plumbing trade pe...
Install new 16kw generator with ats all dimensions of location of unit is on drawing. replace existing electrical service all electrical and gas connections to operate unit
Valuation:
$16,288
Permit #:
20-32556-ACCS
Status:
issued
Fee:
$145
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
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Lightning Service, Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 51143 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Louisiana |
| Type | Electrical, Mechanical |
| Class | Commercial License Certificate |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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100
BuildZoom Score
602
Permits
- Building permit records show that Lightning Service, Inc has worked on 602 permitted projects.