HVAC and rooftop lifts in Bakersfield and Kern County
Setting and removing rooftop units, condensers and solar equipment on commercial roofs.
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Replacing a rooftop unit is one of the most common crane jobs in a hot-climate city like Bakersfield. Most need a 30 to 90 ton hydraulic crane for a few hours, depending on unit weight and how far it sits from the street or parking lot.
Plan the lift
- Get the unit weights (old and new) from the submittals or nameplate, plus the curb location.
- Measure from where the crane can set up to the curb. That radius drives the crane size.
- Schedule early mornings in summer. Heat and wind both matter, and many lifts happen before businesses open.
- Plan the setup area: a parking lot may need closing, and a street setup usually needs an encroachment permit.
Several units on one roof are often done in a single crane visit, which lowers the cost per unit.
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