Nationwide Light Pole & Lamp Post Painting Services

RSP Painting specializes in the maintenance and restoration of light poles for shopping centers, car dealerships, municipalities, and office parks across all 50 states. Your parking lot lighting is vital for safety and security. Rusted, peeling poles not only look neglected but can also become structurally unsound liabilities.

The Science of Corrosion Control

Light poles rot from the bottom up. Road salts, moisture, and “pet traffic” attack the base, leading to structural failure. We don’t just paint over rust; we treat it.

  • Surface Prep: We use hand tools and power wire wheels to remove loose rust and flaking paint, creating a clean profile for adhesion.

  • Zinc-Rich Primers: We apply industrial spot-primers containing zinc, which acts as a sacrificial anode to stop rust from spreading.

  • High-Performance Topcoats: We finish with industrial Urethanes or Polysiloxanes (like Sherwin-Williams Acrolon) that resist fading, chalking, and bird droppings for years.

High-Reach Capabilities

We own our fleet of bucket trucks and aerial lifts.

  • Parking Lot Lights: We can reach standard 20-40 foot poles easily.

  • High-Mast Lighting: For highway interchanges or stadiums, we have the rigging expertise to paint poles up to 100+ feet.

  • Base Covers: We inspect and replace missing or cracked fiberglass base covers to protect the anchor bolts.

Nationwide Service Strategy

We paint thousands of light poles annually for national REITs and retailers. Whether you have a salt-corroded lot in Florida or a freeze-damaged lot in New Jersey, RSP utilizes the correct coating system for your climate. We typically perform this work at night to avoid blocking parking spots or risking overspray on customer vehicles.

FAQ: Light Pole Painting

Q: Do you paint the concrete bases? A: Yes. We paint the concrete piers “Safety Yellow” for visibility or a neutral grey to match the pole, depending on your preference and safety codes.

Q: Can you replace the bulbs while you are up there? A: While we are primarily painters, if you provide the lamps (bulbs), our crew can swap them out while we have the lift in position, saving you a separate service call.