18 To 40 Tons
HVAC Crane Service
On Schedule, Safety First
Boom truck lifts for HVAC contractors across South Louisiana, Southeast Texas, and Southwest Mississippi. Same day dispatch for rooftop drops, condenser swaps, and mechanical room placements. 18 to 40 tons from three Louisiana yards, NCCCO operators on every truck.
Operated Crane | Rigging
Rooftop Specialists
Quick To The Rooftop, On Schedule
Most HVAC jobs need a crane that gets in quick, sets up tight, and gets out fast. Our 18 to 40 ton boom trucks deploy in minutes, fit through alley access, and reach most commercial rooftops without lane closures. We coordinate with the mechanical contractor's schedule and the building's downtime window before the truck rolls.
Rooftop drops in setup windows from 30 minutes to two hours.
Mechanical room placements with alley or behind building access.
Side unit condenser swaps for residential and commercial properties.
Mechanical Room Access, Rooftop Drops, Side Unit Swaps
Whether you are setting a single chiller or staging a full HVAC replacement, the boom truck deploys fast and clears the site clean. NCCCO operators handle the lift, your mechanical crew handles the install.
Two services: operated crane work and rigging. Dispatched from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette - NCCCO certified operators, built around the Gulf Coast schedule.
Seven National Crane boom trucks from 18 to 40 tons. The right truck dispatched for the lift, every time, with NCCCO certified operators on board.
Three yards covering the Gulf Coast: New Orleans and the surrounding metro, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Southeast Texas. Most jobs are within two hours of a yard.
How Heave-Ho Runs HVAC Work
Four steps from the first call to the cleared site. Same approach on every HVAC dispatch from three yards.
Confirm The Lift Plan
Send the unit weight, the building height, the rooftop access path, and the install window. We confirm the right boom truck and outrigger placement before scheduling the dispatch.
Roll The Truck
Boom truck arrives inside your setup window. Outriggers down, ground bearing checked, rigging staged with your mechanical crew. No surprises on site.
Make The Lift
NCCCO operator runs the lift from the truck. New unit set on the rooftop or behind the building. Old unit pulled and staged for disposal.
Clear The Site
Outriggers up, truck out, access path clear. Lift plan documented, COI confirmed, invoice follows the work.
Get A Quote For Your HVAC Lift
Tell us the unit weight, the building height, and the install window. We come back with the right boom truck and a clear quote, same day.
HVAC Crane Questions
Common questions about boom truck HVAC lifts on the Gulf Coast.
Most commercial rooftops up to four or five stories are within reach of our 40 ton boom trucks at standard offset. Send the building height, the offset (how far from the truck), and any overhead obstructions. We confirm the right truck for the reach before we schedule the dispatch and confirm the day before the lift.
Yes. HVAC lifts run on the mechanical contractor's window, not ours. Tell us the install day and time and we line up the boom truck, the operator, and any rigging support to fit your crew's setup. We confirm the dispatch window the day before so nobody waits on a truck.
Yes. Most residential side condenser lifts run an hour or two with a smaller boom truck. We pull the old unit, set the new one, and leave the access path clean for the mechanical crew. Standard outrigger pads on every dispatch, crane mats if your driveway or yard needs them.
Yes. We run after hours and weekend dispatch from both yards. Tell us the building's quiet window and we coordinate the lift around it. Most occupied facility work happens nights or weekends to keep the building's day shift uninterrupted, and we plan for it.
We carry general liability and commercial auto coverage and name your company as additional insured on a per job basis. Send the COI request with the job details and we'll have it back the same business day. Most general contractors and facility managers find our coverage limits sized for commercial HVAC work.
Three Decades On The Gulf Coast
Heave Ho! Crane & Rigging has been a family-owned and operated crane company servicing the Gulf Coast for over 30 years. As a leading Louisiana-based crane service, we pride
ourselves on delivering comprehensive crane and rigging services with unmatched regional expertise. Our years of hands-on experience ensure that every project is handled with absolute precision, professionalism, and care. When local businesses need a trusted lifting partner, they look to Heave Ho! for the dependable solutions that keep their jobs on schedule. We embody a strict commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability in every single task we undertake. Contact us today to see how our dedicated team and fleet can support your next lift.
Right-Size Cranes
Heave-Ho! quotes the right-sized crane based on the object’s weight and placement proximity, saving clients thousands per project.
Fast Quotes
Get crane sizing, rates and scheduling right away when you call us. We'll accomodate to your project's deadlines and requirements.
Crane & Rigging Services - Operated, Planned, Ready to Work
Serious lifts require serious operators. We run two services out of three Louisiana yards,
NCCCO certified, owner-operated, dispatched across the Gulf Coast Region.
Crane Service
Boom truck cranes from 18 to 40 tons, operator included. Every lift is planned, standard
rigging is on the truck, and we run from three Louisiana yards to keep response times tight.
Rigging Service
Full rigging scope - plans, certified crew, and hardware. We work in front of our own crane
or step in alongside your equipment and crew.
Either way, the lift gets done right.
Need A Fixed Crane Rate?
We run out of New Orleans, Baton Rouge & Lafayette around the clock. Give us the scope of
work, location, and the date and we'll get you a quote and a scheduled window the same day.
