Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Lighting Contractors in Charleston, WV
Founded in 1988, Robert S Kimball Associates has built a legacy of excellence in commercial and residential lighting design. Our team brings over 120 years of combined experience, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver tailored illumination solutions. Partnering with premier manufacturers, we specialize in healthcare, architectural, commercial, and educational lighting environments. Our commitment to innovation and client satisfaction drives every project, ensuring precision, efficiency, and sustainability.With a heritage rooted in three generations of lighting expertise, we continue to set industry standards in West Virginia and beyond. Our approach combines technical mastery with personalized service, addressing unique client needs while maintaining a focus on energy efficiency and aesthetic harmony. This dedication has solidified our reputation as a trusted leader in the lighting industry.
Services
Healthcare Lighting
Architectural Lighting
Lighting Controls
Design Services
Site Lighting
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored lighting solutions for healthcare, architectural, and commercial environments
- Our team partners with elite lighting manufacturers for innovative product offerings
- We provide photometric studies and energy-efficient design services
- Our staff has 120+ years of combined industry experience
- We specialize in lighting controls and building automation systems
Services
Healthcare Lighting
Our healthcare lighting solutions create healing environments that promote patient wellness through specialized lighting designs. We provide disinfecting clean room solutions and medical lighting systems that meet strict industry standards while enhancing comfort and recovery outcomes in hospitals and clinics.
Architectural Lighting
We transform architectural spaces with innovative lighting solutions that balance aesthetics and functionality. Our portfolio includes landmark structures and interior spaces featuring acoustic solutions, recessed cylinders, and wall sconces that create immersive environments while maintaining energy efficiency.
Lighting Controls
Our advanced lighting control systems optimize energy use and ambiance through programmable solutions. From single-room installations to enterprise-level building systems, we provide ILC wiring diagrams and control components that enhance productivity while reducing operational costs in commercial facilities.
Design Services
We offer comprehensive photometric studies and project load tracking using the latest design applications. Our Revit/BIM files and light rendering simulations ensure precise lighting solutions that meet project specifications while maintaining compliance with energy codes and sustainability standards.
Site Lighting
Our site lighting solutions enhance safety and security in outdoor environments through strategic illumination planning. Specializing in parking lot lighting, floodlight systems, and wall pack installations, we create functional lighting layouts that improve visibility while minimizing light pollution in public and private spaces.
People
Robert S. Kimball
President
As President, Robert S. Kimball leads with over three decades of lighting industry expertise. He founded the West Virginia operation in 1988, continuing a family legacy that began in the 1920s. His leadership focuses on innovative lighting solutions and client satisfaction.
Margaret Kimball
Vice President
Margaret Kimball serves as Vice President with extensive experience in commercial lighting operations. She manages office operations and customer service, ensuring efficient order processing and post-sale support while maintaining the company's commitment to quality service.
Adam Dillon
Inside Sales
Adam Dillon specializes in project quotations and Valmont customer service. With expertise in lighting submittals and product specifications, he provides technical support to clients while maintaining relationships with key lighting manufacturers in the commercial sector.
Kevin Corbett
Outside Sales
Kevin Corbett serves as Outside Sales representative with expertise in lighting design and controls. He provides on-site consultations for commercial projects, specializing in lighting controls integration and tailored illumination solutions for complex architectural requirements.
Kaleb Crede
Inside Sales
Kaleb Crede handles inside sales and lighting applications with expertise in project layouts. He provides technical support for lighting designs, specializing in submittals and application-specific solutions that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements for commercial installations.
Questions
What types of lighting solutions do you specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, architectural, commercial, and site lighting solutions with expertise in LED technology and energy-efficient designs.
Do you serve areas outside of West Virginia?
While our headquarters is in Charleston, WV, our service territory primarily focuses on West Virginia with select regional projects in surrounding areas.
How long has your company been in business?
Our company's legacy began in the 1920s with Meyer Kimball, with the current Charleston operation established in 1988 by Robert S. Kimball.
Can you assist with lighting design for new construction?
Yes, we provide comprehensive design services including photometric studies, Revit/BIM files, and light rendering simulations for new construction projects.
What lighting control systems do you offer?
We offer complete lighting control systems including ILC wiring diagrams, building automation, and user-friendly interfaces for commercial applications.