Crane service in Paradise Valley, AZ

Paradise Valley is a residential town in Maricopa County, incorporated in 1961, tucked between Phoenix and Scottsdale. Mummy Mountain sits in the middle of town, Camelback Mountain forms the southern edge, and the Piestewa Peak area runs along the west side. Much of the town was settled after World War II on lots of one to five acres, and it's home to well-known resorts such as Sanctuary on Camelback, Mountain Shadows and Camelback Inn.

Bigger lots sound easy for a crane, but the distance from the street to the house can be long, and the homes on the mountain slopes add grade and limited setup room.

Paradise Valley takes its building and land rules seriously. Hillside sites with a slope of 10 percent or more fall under a dedicated article of the town's zoning ordinance, and new hillside homes go through a Hillside Building Committee review. Grading and clearing in the hillside area isn't allowed until plans are approved and permits are issued.

A crane lift usually isn't construction on its own, but it's often part of a project that is: a remodel, a new spa pad or a mechanical upgrade. We're not the authority on what your project needs, so:

• Ask your contractor or the Town of Paradise Valley whether your project needs a permit.
• If the truck must set up in the street, ask the town about right-of-way use.
• If you're in an HOA or private road association, check their notice requirements too.

Large homes often run several systems, and some of that equipment sits on flat roof sections or behind parapets. HVAC contractors call us to set new package units, condensers and heat pumps and lower the old ones in the same trip, so the crew isn't carrying equipment across a finished yard. See HVAC crane lifts and our page for HVAC contractors.

On a Paradise Valley property, the backyard may be an acre away from the street, or terraced into the side of a mountain. When a spa, a set of trusses for a casita, or a heavy outdoor feature can't travel across landscaping or through the house, the crane takes it over the roof. Start with spa and hot tub lifts or truss lifts.

Every lift is different. Call 602-615-0712 or text 623-258-8361 with the weight of the item, how far it needs to go and where the truck can park, and he'll confirm the lift. On long or sloped lots, a photo from the setup spot toward the landing area is the most useful thing you can send. Skyhook Crane is licensed and insured.