Replacing a rooftop unit is one of the most common reasons businesses call for a crane in the Buffalo-Niagara region. The lift is usually short, but it has to be planned around the weight, the distance to the roof and any street or sidewalk closures.
Takes about a minute. An operator will contact you.
Replacing a rooftop unit is one of the most common reasons businesses call for a crane in the Buffalo-Niagara region. The lift is usually short, but it has to be planned around the weight, the distance to the roof and any street or sidewalk closures.
Most rooftop unit lifts are handled by a boom truck or a mid-size mobile crane, depending on weight and how far the unit has to be placed.
Lake-effect snow, wind off Lake Erie and frozen or thawing ground change how a crane can be set up, so winter lifts are planned around ground conditions and wind limits.
Lifts that affect a city street, sidewalk or lane typically need a municipal permit, and the rules differ between the city of Buffalo and the surrounding towns.
The lift itself is often under an hour, but setup, rigging and traffic control add time. Plan on a half-day window and confirm the schedule with the operator.
The unit weight and dimensions, the roof height, the distance from where the crane can park to where the unit sets, and any overhead power lines or obstructions.
Price depends on the size of the crane, how long you need it, whether it comes with an operator and rigging, and how far it has to travel to your site. Most operators have a minimum number of hours, plus mobilization and any permit costs. We do not quote a flat number because it would be misleading; send your lift details and you will get a written estimate from an operator.
It depends where the crane sits. Lifts that affect a city street, sidewalk or lane typically need a municipal permit, and the rules differ between the city of Buffalo and the surrounding towns.
You will be working with one of our local partner crane crews in the Buffalo-Niagara region. They send you a written quote and handle the lift with their own crane, certified operator and insurance. Before the lift, ask for their certificate of insurance and operator certification; our partners will send them right away.