About Aurora
Aurora is one of Colorado's largest cities, spanning parts of Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties east of Denver. Much of its housing was built in the second half of the 20th century and later.
Regional considerations
Wind along the Front Range, especially near the foothills, can affect crane operations, and lifts are postponed when conditions exceed limits. Altitude does not change crane load charts, but weather windows and ground conditions after snowmelt matter.
Services Aurora visitors ask about
- Mobile Crane Rental: How mobile crane rental works, crane types and sizing, site requirements and questions to ask a crane company.
- Operated and Maintained Crane Service: What operated and maintained crane rental includes, versus bare rental, and questions to ask.
- Construction Lifts: Using cranes for construction projects, scheduling and site coordination, and questions to ask a crane provider.
- HVAC and Rooftop Unit Lifts: Crane lifts for rooftop HVAC units and equipment, planning and questions to ask a crane company.
- Steel Erection: Crane support for steel erection, coordination and safety, and questions to ask.
- Lift Planning: What a crane lift plan covers, when it is needed and questions to ask a crane or rigging provider.
Points to keep in mind
- Operator qualifications should be verified. More on operated and maintained crane service.
- Plans should be updated if conditions change. More on lift planning.
- Longer rentals may be economical. More on construction lifts.
- Critical lifts need extra review. More on lift planning.
- Delivery sequencing. More on steel erection.
- Overtime rates may apply. More on operated and maintained crane service.
How to prepare your inquiry
- Describe the job site: address or nearest cross streets, access route, ground conditions and any overhead lines, trees or structures.
- Tell us who the on-site contact will be on the day of the work.
- Mention whether you need an operator, rigging, delivery, permits or traffic control, or plan to handle those yourself.
- Note any site rules, such as general contractor requirements, safety orientation, insurance certificates or restricted hours.
- Include photos of the site and the setup area if you can.
Good questions to ask any provider
- Is my lift considered critical?
- Do you provide riggers and signal persons?
- What are overtime rates?
- What crane do you recommend?
- What's your pricing structure?
Verify before you hire
Licensing, permit and insurance requirements are set by the state and local jurisdiction where the work happens, and they can differ between neighboring cities. Ask any provider which requirements apply in Aurora, and confirm details with the relevant agency when it matters.
Nearby areas
We also take inquiries from Denver, Lakewood, Littleton, Arvada, Westminster.