Cranes can be a necessity while working in construction, demolition, renovation, and even in utility work. Because of the high cost of this type of equipment, some companies may find it easier and cheaper to simply hire a crane service, like Attaway Crane Service. If you already have a crane operator, you will want to make sure the company you choose has the option of renting the crane by itself. Before you make that crane rental though, here are a few important things to go over.
What Information You Need
First, you want to make sure you have all the information needed before you make the call. This ensures you get the right equipment as well as the closest estimate for your project.
What information do I need to have?
- Location of the project – This can affect permitting based on distance.
- Load Value – Whatever object you are lifting could exceed any insurance coverage the company provides, so this helps decide if additional insurance is needed.
- Any restrictions or obstructions – Note whether your load needs to go over any trees, other buildings, etc. Also, the site conditions like the terrain you are working from or whether matting is needed.
- Weight and dimensions of your load – This assures you get the right equipment and rigging for your project.
- Lifting elevations – Inform the company how high or low you are lifting your load from and how high or low you are setting it to. (like from ground level to the third floor)
The more information you have the better your project success. Once you have all this, its time for questions for the crane rental company.
What to Ask the Crane Rental Company
Do you provide insurance?
Keep in mind, if you are looking to simply rent the crane, you will most likely be responsible for insurance. For service projects where you need an operator, you need to make sure you are covered. At Attaway Crane Service, we do provide insurance. We can also provide the additional insurance needed for loads exceeding our coverage.
What is your operators experience or training?
Working in this field you are dealing with tasks that could potentially be very dangerous and expensive if mistakes are made. For this reason, you want a company that knows what they are doing. You also want the job done the right way, on time, and on budget. At Attaway Crane Service, our operators have no less than 5 years experience in the field. Some of our operators even have 25-30 years under their belt. So, you can be comfortable knowing you chose a company that will exceed your expectations on every project.
Do you have the right equipment for my project?
Each project is unique and has its own set of goals. There are a variety of factors that can narrow the type of equipment you can actually use. It is important for project completion that all these factors are addressed so that you can identify what type of crane you actually need to get your task done. Make sure when you are making your crane rental that the company actually has the type of crane you need to finish your project successfully.
Now that you know everything that is needed to make your next crane rental go smoothly, give us a call and let us help you get your project done. Contact us today and see why we are the premier choice for crane service in Palm Beach, Martin, and Broward County!