Sun City West crane service

Sun City West is bordered by Surprise on three sides, so it is about as close to home as a job gets for us. Del Webb's company built the community between 1978 and 1997, and it is still unincorporated Maricopa County, with the Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA) speaking for residents. Recreation is run by Recreation Centers of Sun City West, with centers like Beardsley, Kuentz, Palm Ridge and R.H. Johnson and seven golf courses.

For you, being close means easier scheduling and a short drive for the truck. Call 602-615-0712 or text 623-258-8361 to schedule.

Our main job in Sun City West, like everywhere else, is lifting heating and air conditioning equipment for HVAC contractors. Homes here were built over roughly two decades, so contractors see a mix of systems and replacement schedules. We help with:

• Rooftop package units coming off and going on
• Heat pumps and condensers that need to get over a wall or the house to a pad in back
• Evaporative coolers being removed or replaced
• Curbs, stands and adapters lifted up ahead of the set

The idea is to get the old unit down and the new one set in one visit, with your crew rigging and guiding and our operator running the boom. That keeps your techs safe and gets the job finished faster. Details are on our HVAC crane lifts page.

To book, text us the job address, the make and model or weight of the old and new units, and a couple of photos showing the front of the house and where the equipment sits. Let us know the roof type and whether a crane pad or curb is already in place. With that, Don can tell you where the truck will set up, whether the lift works from the street or driveway, and how to have your crew ready so the boom is up and down without wasted time.

A crane lift in an age-restricted community takes a little extra courtesy. Residents are out walking and driving through the neighborhood, and many are home during the day. We plan for that:

• A short, clearly marked setup area that keeps the lift zone free of people
• A ground person on watch while the load is moving
• A quick job that gets the truck in and out without lingering on the street

If you live in Sun City West, it is a good idea to check with PORA or your community's rules on contractors and equipment before lift day. Some jurisdictions require a right-of-way or street-use permit to set up in the street, so check with Maricopa County if the truck will need to sit in the roadway. A heads-up to the neighbors helps too.

Many Sun City West homes have walled backyards with gates too narrow for a spa or a large patio feature. If it can't go through the door, over the roof it goes.

Residents call us for:

• New spas and hot tubs, or removing an old one
• Solar panels being staged on the roof for an installer (see solar panel lifts)
• Large planters, fountains and other heavy outdoor items

Every lift is different. Call with the weight of the item, how far it needs to go and where the truck can park, and Don will confirm the lift. If it is more than our truck should handle, we have trusted relationships with other crane companies and can point you in the right direction.

Before lift day, walk the front of the house and note anything overhead. OSHA requires crane equipment and loads to stay at least 20 feet from power lines up to 350 kV unless specific procedures are used (29 CFR 1926.1408). Also let us know about trees, roof type and anything fragile near the landing spot. Photos sent by text are the fastest way to get an answer.

Skyhook Crane is licensed and insured and run by Don and his son Bryce. Learn more about how a crane lift works, then call 602-615-0712 or text 623-258-8361.