The Chicago Crane Company serves Des Plaines, IL for crane rental with an operator, rooftop equipment lifts, steel and materials lifts, crane-assisted tree removal and rigging, with free estimates and written quotes. Call (312) 964-8313 or text a photo of the job.
Crane Service services in Des Plaines
Des Plaines sits right next to O'Hare, and that changes crane planning. The airport's runways are close enough that even a crane of ordinary height can need a notice to the FAA, so we check that early for addresses on the south and east side of town. Housing is mostly ranches, Cape Cods and split-levels on fair-sized lots, with older homes and apartments near downtown and the river. Businesses fill the industrial parks along the Tollway and near the airport, with warehouses, flat roofs and machines. Typical jobs are rooftop unit swaps, machinery moves, precast and steel for new buildings, hot tubs, and big trees near the Des Plaines River. Low ground near the river can be soft, so ground conditions and crane mats are part of the site check.
Neighborhoods we cover in Des Plaines
- Downtown Des Plaines
- Cumberland Terrace
- Riverview
- Lake Opeka area
- Oakton Street area
Permits and local rules
Des Plaines building permits go through Community and Economic Development. The city also lists Special Load and Utility/ROW permits under Public Works and Engineering, which is the place to ask about a crane in the street.