About Monument
Monument is a town in northern El Paso County along the I-25 corridor between Colorado Springs and Denver. At around 7,000 feet it sits noticeably higher than Colorado Springs, near the Palmer Divide.
Regional considerations
Wind along the Front Range, especially near the foothills, can affect crane operations, and lifts are postponed when conditions exceed limits. Altitude does not change crane load charts, but weather windows and ground conditions after snowmelt matter.
Services Monument visitors ask about
- Mobile Crane Rental: How mobile crane rental works, crane types and sizing, site requirements and questions to ask a crane company.
- Operated and Maintained Crane Service: What operated and maintained crane rental includes, versus bare rental, and questions to ask.
- Construction Lifts: Using cranes for construction projects, scheduling and site coordination, and questions to ask a crane provider.
- HVAC and Rooftop Unit Lifts: Crane lifts for rooftop HVAC units and equipment, planning and questions to ask a crane company.
- Steel Erection: Crane support for steel erection, coordination and safety, and questions to ask.
- Lift Planning: What a crane lift plan covers, when it is needed and questions to ask a crane or rigging provider.
Points to keep in mind
- Ground bearing pressure matters. More on mobile crane rental.
- Weights should include rigging. More on HVAC and Rooftop Unit Lifts.
- Accurate load weights matter. More on lift planning.
- Street permits may be needed. More on HVAC and Rooftop Unit Lifts.
- Minimum charges and travel time apply. More on mobile crane rental.
- Coordination with HVAC contractors. More on HVAC and Rooftop Unit Lifts.
What to have ready
- Tell us who the on-site contact will be on the day of the work.
- Note the lift height, reach or pour distance needed, measured from where the equipment would set up.
- Describe the job site: address or nearest cross streets, access route, ground conditions and any overhead lines, trees or structures.
- List the heaviest and largest items or loads, with approximate weights and dimensions, or share the equipment spec sheet.
- Note any site rules, such as general contractor requirements, safety orientation, insurance certificates or restricted hours.
Good questions to ask any provider
- What are overtime rates?
- Can you review the erection plan?
- Do you have steel erection experience?
- Who reviews the plan?
- What crane do you recommend?
Verify before you hire
Licensing, permit and insurance requirements are set by the state and local jurisdiction where the work happens, and they can differ between neighboring cities. Ask any provider which requirements apply in Monument, and confirm details with the relevant agency when it matters.
Nearby areas
We also take inquiries from Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, Fountain, Cañon City.