
Building site lifts
Truss and steel crane hire for builders
Roof trusses, steel beams, precast panels, floor packs and rooftop HVAC and aircon units, lifted by crane, with riggers and dogmen when required, across Melbourne and surrounds.
- 12t Franna Tight access, smaller lifts
- 25t Franna Heavier loads, more reach
Get a building site lift quote
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- Veteran owned and operated
- 12t and 25t Franna cranes
- Domestic and commercial
- Straight, fast quotes
- No job too big or small
- Across Melbourne and surrounds
Trusses, steel and builders
Crane and rigging for building sites
Ranges Rigging works with builders across greater Melbourne and surrounds: roof trusses and floor packs, structural steel and beams, timber framing, precast concrete panels, and HVAC and air conditioning lifts, with rooftop units lifted onto commercial and residential roofs.
Riggers, dogmen and panel installation specialists are provided when required, and we can facilitate traffic management and coordinate local council permits, so the lift fits your build program.
- Commercial roofs HVAC units and air conditioning plant, lifted by crane onto commercial roofs, with riggers and dogmen when required to rig and land them.
- Residential roofs Air conditioning units lifted onto house roofs, where the crane can reach from the street, driveway or yard.
What we lift on site
- Roof truss and floor pack installs
- Structural steel erection and steel beams
- Timber framing
- Precast concrete panel installation
- HVAC and aircon units onto roofs
- Machinery and plant moves
Crane hire with our 12t and 25t Franna pick and carry cranes, each with an operator.




Why Ranges Rigging
One call, straight to us
Not a call centre. We'll talk the lift through and give you a straight quote.
Veteran owned. Personal service.
Proudly veteran owned and operated, and locally owned. We bring a personal touch to every lift.
Backyard jobs to big builds
From a container onto a slab to steel on a building site, every lift is planned so it goes in cleanly.
A straight quote, fast
Send a photo and a few details. We call back with a price. No runaround.
How it works
Three steps to a lift
- Send the lift What's being lifted, rough weights, the site address and access, and your timing.
- We plan the crane and rigging The right crane, riggers and dogmen when required, plus traffic management and permits if needed.
- We do the lift Crane and operator on site, lifting to your program.
FAQ
Trusses, steel and builders: questions people ask
Can you lift roof trusses?
Yes. We do building site truss and floor pack installs.
Can you lift an air conditioning unit onto a roof?
Yes. We do HVAC and air conditioning lifts onto commercial and residential roofs. Send the unit's size and weight (your installer or supplier will have them), the site address and photos of the access, and we'll plan the lift and quote it.
Do you do structural steel erection?
Yes. Structural steel erection, steel beams, timber framing and precast concrete panel installation.
Do you supply dogmen and riggers?
When the job needs them. Smaller lifts often don't. We tell you what your job needs when we quote.
Can you sort traffic management and permits?
Yes. We facilitate traffic management, coordinate local council permits and arrange heavy haulage transport.
Which crane will my site need?
It depends on the weights and the reach. We run a 12 tonne and a 25 tonne Franna (safe working load). Send the details and we'll match the crane to the lift.
How much does building site crane hire cost?
It depends on the crane, the time on site, the access and the distance. Send the job details and a few photos, or call 0414 649 934, and we'll call back with a quote.
Other crane jobs
We also lift

Franna crane hire
12t and 25t pick and carry cranes, with an operator.

Small crane hire
Our 12t Franna for tight access and smaller lifts.

Tiny homes and demountables
Tiny homes, cabins, demountables and site offices.

Shipping container lifts
Off the truck and into position.

Pool and spa lifts
Fibreglass pools, spas and hot tubs into the backyard.

Machinery moving and rigging
Machinery relocation, plant installs and tight-access shifts.
Got a lift on your build?
Send the weights, the site and your timing. We'll sort the crane and rigging for the job.