- County
- Maricopa County (a portion extends into Pinal County)
- From our Surprise base
- about 65 miles from our Surprise base (approx. driving)
- Main roads
- SR 24 (Gateway Freeway), Loop 202, Ironwood Drive, Ellsworth Road
- Communities
- Town center, Ironwood Crossing, Schnepf Farms and Queen Creek Olive Mill area, newer planned neighborhoods
- Good to know
- Mix of new HOA subdivisions and larger lots; ground on acreage can be soft after rain or irrigation.
Where farm country meets new neighborhoods
Queen Creek started as Rittenhouse, a railroad stop for a farming company in 1919, and incorporated as a town in 1989. Farming is still part of its identity, with Schnepf Farms and the Queen Creek Olive Mill drawing visitors (Mark Schnepf was the town's first mayor), but much of the town is now newer neighborhoods. Most of Queen Creek is in Maricopa County, and since annexing the Ironwood Crossing area in 2018, the town limits reach into Pinal County too.
So a Queen Creek lift might be a rooftop unit on a new home in a planned subdivision, or a shed and well tank on a property with room for horses. We plan for both.
Lifts we do most in Queen Creek
HVAC change-outs
Contractors are our main customers. We set package units, heat pumps and condensers, and lower old units in the same trip. Details on our HVAC crane lifts page.
Spas and swim spas
Walled yards in planned neighborhoods mean spas usually go over the house. See spa and hot tub lifts.
Trusses, sheds and barns
Patio covers, casitas, shops and prebuilt sheds on bigger lots. See truss lifts and storage shed lifts.
Well equipment
On properties with wells, we help well crews with the lifting side.
New construction and HOA neighborhoods
In neighborhoods that are still building out, streets can be busy with trades, and some lots have fresh landscaping or unfinished sidewalks. Tell us what's around the setup area so we can avoid it. Most planned communities also have HOAs; check whether yours needs notice for a contractor truck or approval for a new spa, shed or patio cover. If the home is brand new, confirm the builder's warranty terms before anything is set on the roof.
Larger lots and soft ground
On acreage, the truck may need to drive off pavement to get close. Irrigated pasture, fresh fill or dirt that's wet from rain or irrigation can be too soft for a crane. Tell us what the ground is like near the lift, and send a photo. Firm, level ground is the rule, and we'll suggest a different spot or a different day if needed.
Getting a Queen Creek lift booked
Queen Creek is one of the longer drives in the Valley for us. From Surprise, we cross on Loop 101 and Loop 202, and State Route 24 now connects Loop 202 to Ironwood Drive just north of town. 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. Skyhook Crane is licensed and insured.
Crane lifts we do in Queen Creek
Frequently asked questions
Do you come all the way out to Queen Creek?
Yes. Queen Creek is about 65 miles from our Surprise base, one of our longer Valley runs, but it's in our service area. Call 602-615-0712 or text 623-258-8361 with your address, what needs lifting and its approximate weight. Don will confirm the lift and work out a day that fits the schedule.
Can you set a shed or trusses on a Queen Creek horse property?
Often, yes. On larger lots the key questions are whether the truck can reach a firm, level setup spot and how far the shed or trusses travel from there. Irrigated or recently watered ground can be too soft. Send photos of the access and the landing area, and Don will confirm the plan.
Is part of Queen Creek in Pinal County?
Yes. Most of Queen Creek is in Maricopa County, but the town annexed the Ironwood Crossing area in 2018, which extended its limits into Pinal County. For the lift itself it makes no difference, but if a street permit is needed, the Town of Queen Creek is the place to ask.