Test records scattered everywhere
Earth resistance readings and continuity results scribbled on paper at height, then lost or re-typed at home. Capture them on site and store them against the job.
⚡ Job management for lightning protection engineers
Run your lightning protection business without the paperwork pile-up
From BS EN 62305 risk assessments to earth resistance tests and periodic inspections, Gaffer keeps every survey, certificate, quote and invoice in one place — so you spend less time on admin and more time on the roof.
No credit card required · Built for UK lightning protection engineers · Go live within a week
Sound familiar?
The day-to-day headaches lightning protection engineers tell us about most — and how Gaffer fixes them.
Risk assessments take forever
BS EN 62305-2 risk assessments rebuilt from scratch for every structure. Work through a guided record on your phone or tablet and turn it round the same day.
Inspections due and forgotten
Annual periodic inspections slip through the cracks and clients drift to a competitor. Gaffer tracks due dates and reminds you and the client automatically.
Everything lightning protection engineers need in one place
BS EN 62305 compliance forms
Risk assessment records, installation records and inspection certificates ready out of the box — completed on site, stored against the job.
Fast quoting
Saved templates and itemised pricing so air termination, down conductor and earthing quotes go out in minutes, not days.
Scheduling & dispatch
See every engineer's day, plan survey and test visits, avoid double-booking, and send "on my way" texts automatically.
Invoicing & payments
Turn a signed-off installation or inspection into an invoice instantly, take card or Direct Debit, and get paid faster.
Inspection reminders
Periodic inspection due? Gaffer reminds you and the client, turning a one-off install into recurring maintenance work.
Offline mobile app
Record earth resistance readings and continuity results on a rooftop or remote site with no signal — it all syncs later.
The Lightning Protection Engineer Trade Pack
Specialist forms and compliance workflows, ready out of the box.
- Site Survey
- Risk Assessment Record (BS EN 62305-2)
- Installation Record
- Earth Resistance Test Record
- Periodic Inspection Certificate
- Handover Record
- Credentials & Accreditation Record
Common questions
Can I produce a BS EN 62305-2 risk assessment and periodic inspection certificate in Gaffer?
Yes. The Lightning Protection Engineer Trade Pack includes the Risk Assessment Record (BS EN 62305-2), Periodic Inspection Certificate and earth resistance test workflows you can complete on site and store against the job and client.
Does it work offline on rooftops and remote sites?
Yes. The field app is offline-first, so you can capture earth resistance readings, continuity results and photos with no signal, and everything syncs when you are back in range.
Will it connect to my accounting software?
Yes. Invoices and clients sync with Xero and QuickBooks, so there is no double entry.
How long does it take to get started?
Most lightning protection engineers are up and running within a week. There is a 14-day free trial with full access and no card required, and the Trade Pack forms are ready out of the box.
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The paperwork, already written
Gaffer ships 12 lightning Protection Engineer certificates and forms — Earth Resistance Test Record, Handover Record, Installation Record and 9 more — ready to complete on site with no signal.
Ready to run your lightning protection business properly?
14 days free. Full access. No card needed.