ROOFTOP & HIGH-LEVEL LIFTING

ROOFTOP & HIGH-LEVEL CRANE HIRE

Banks Crane and Transport provides rooftop and high-level crane lifting across Wellington, Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Manawatū and Palmerston North. We lift building materials, structural components and specialist loads to roofs, upper floors and other difficult-to-reach positions.

Banks Crane and Transport mobile crane completing a rooftop and high-level lift.
HIGH-LEVEL LIFTING

WHEN THE LOAD NEEDS TO GO UP, NOT JUST ACROSS.

Rooftop and upper-level lifting can require significantly more crane reach than the load weight alone might suggest.

Building height, the distance from the crane to the final position and surrounding structures all influence the crane required for the job.

We can assess the lift and determine a practical setup based on the load, site access, available crane position and required working radius.

Rooftop lifting
Upper-floor placement
Building materials
Structural components
Steel components
Glass & glazing loads
Long-reach lifting
Commercial construction
REACH + LIFT PLANNING

HEIGHT IS ONLY ONE PART OF THE LIFT.

A load may only need to go a few storeys up, but the crane may also need to reach across the building, scaffolding or other obstacles to get it into position.

The combination of load weight, height and horizontal distance determines the working radius and ultimately the crane required.

Getting us involved early means we can look at the intended crane position and help determine whether the proposed lift is practical.

Send us the load weight, building height, site plans and intended placement location and we can help assess the required crane reach.
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LOAD WEIGHT

The weight of the item is considered together with the required working radius.

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BUILDING HEIGHT

Roof level and final placement height affect boom configuration and available crane options.

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WORKING RADIUS

The horizontal distance from the crane to the load position can significantly affect lifting capacity.

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SETUP SPACE

Available room for the crane, outriggers and surrounding site activity influences the lifting setup.

HOW IT WORKS

PLAN THE REACH. SET UP. LIFT. PLACE.

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SEND US THE DETAILS

Send the load weight, dimensions, building height, placement position, site address and any useful plans or photos.

02

WE CHECK THE REACH

We assess working radius, crane capacity, available setup position and any obstacles between the crane and load.

03

SET UP ON SITE

The crane is positioned and set up to suit the planned lift and site conditions.

04

LIFT & POSITION

The load is lifted to roof level or the required upper-floor position and placed where needed.

CITY & RESTRICTED SITES

LIMITED ROOM AT GROUND LEVEL?

High-level lifting is often required on sites where space is already limited by buildings, traffic, scaffolding, site fencing and other construction activity.

We can assess different crane positions and equipment options to determine a practical way of achieving the required reach.

Early planning is particularly useful on busy commercial and central-city sites where crane setup space may be limited.

Tight site? Send us a site plan or ask about a site visit so we can look at the available crane setup positions.
EQUIPMENT

CRANE OPTIONS FOR HEIGHT, REACH & ACCESS.

The best lifting option depends on load weight, required radius, building height and where the crane can physically set up.

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MOBILE CRANES

Flexible lifting options for rooftop placement, commercial construction and high-level work.

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HEAVY LIFT CRANES

Larger cranes for heavier loads, greater working radii and demanding rooftop placement requirements.

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HIAB CRANE TRUCKS

A practical option for suitable loads where transport and high-level placement can be completed using the same vehicle.

WHERE WE WORK

ROOFTOP & HIGH-LEVEL CRANE HIRE ACROSS WELLINGTON, KĀPITI & THE LOWER NORTH ISLAND.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ROOFTOP & HIGH-LEVEL LIFTING FAQ.

Do you provide rooftop crane hire in Wellington and Kāpiti? +
Yes. We provide rooftop and high-level crane lifting across Wellington, Kāpiti Coast, Porirua, Hutt Valley, Manawatū and Palmerston North.
What can you lift onto a roof or upper floor? +
We can assess a wide range of loads including building materials, structural components, steel, glazing loads and other items that need to be positioned at height.
How do you work out what size crane is required? +
We consider the load weight, building height, horizontal distance from the crane to the final position, available setup space and site conditions.
Can you lift over the top of a building? +
Potentially. The required crane depends on load weight, building height, working radius and where the crane can safely set up. Send us the job details and we can assess the lift.
Can you work on tight central-city sites? +
We can assess different crane options and setup positions for restricted commercial and city sites. Site information or a site visit may be required before confirming the lifting setup.
Can you provide a site visit before quoting? +
Yes. Where the available crane position, access or required working radius needs a closer look, we can arrange a site visit.
ROOFTOP & HIGH-LEVEL LIFTING

NEED SOMETHING PUT UP HIGH?

Send us the load weight, building height, site address and final placement location. We'll help work out the crane, setup position and required reach.

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