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Columbia, SC
HVAC and Rooftop Equipment Lifts in Columbia
Columbia's long, hot summers are brutal on rooftop HVAC equipment, and when a unit dies, the fix almost always involves a crane. An independent local operator lifts the new rooftop unit onto the curb — and hauls the old one off — while your HVAC contractor handles the hookup.
The details
What HVAC and Rooftop Equipment Lifts Includes
A rooftop lift typically includes coordination with your HVAC contractor, rigging of the new unit, the lift onto the roof curb or pad, removal of the old unit in the same visit, and placement verification before the crane leaves. The operator handles the pick; your HVAC contractor handles the curb adapter, electrical, and refrigerant work. Columbia Mobile Crane Pros does not own cranes or employ operators — we connect you with independent local pros, and all work is performed under their own license and insurance.
What Affects the Cost
- Unit weight and tonnage — larger commercial rooftop units need a bigger crane and more rigging.
- Roof height and reach — taller buildings and lifts over parapets or setbacks increase the boom length and crane class required.
- Scheduling and logistics — whether the old unit comes down in the same lift, roof access and curb readiness, and night or weekend scheduling if the business below must stay open.
The only way to know your exact price is a free quote: the pro sees your specific situation and prices it directly. No obligation.
How the Process Works
- You reach out. Call (803) 887-2112 or send the quote form.
- We match you. An independent local pro who does HVAC and Rooftop Equipment Lifts contacts you, usually the same day.
- You get a free quote. The pro assesses the job and gives you a firm price. You decide.
Good to know
HVAC and Rooftop Equipment Lifts FAQs
A rooftop lift typically includes coordination with your HVAC contractor, rigging of the new unit, the lift onto the roof curb or pad, removal of the old unit in the same visit, and placement verification before the crane leaves. The operator handles the pick; your HVAC contractor handles the curb adapter, electrical, and refrigerant work. Columbia Mobile Crane Pros does not own cranes or employ operators — we connect you with independent local pros, and all work is performed under their own license and insurance.
A straightforward rooftop swap usually takes 1–2 hours on site. In Columbia's summer months — when heat waves knock out rooftop units across the Midlands — book 3–5 days ahead if you can; emergency same-day lifts are possible but harder to get.
Have your HVAC contractor's specs ready: unit weight, dimensions, and curb location. Confirm the roof curb is ready (or that the old unit is being replaced on an existing curb), and note any parapet walls, skylights, or other rooftop obstacles near the pick point.
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