Why Pool & Spa Installers Choose Crane Rentals
Installing pools and spas often means navigating tight side yards, working around existing landscaping, or lifting over homes when there’s no direct backyard access. A crane turns impossible installations into straightforward projects, protecting your client’s property while completing the job efficiently.
Key Benefits for Pool & Spa Installation Companies:
- Access Any Backyard: Lift over homes, garages, and structures when no ground access exists
- Protect Property: Avoid damage to driveways, landscaping, fences, and hardscaping
- Faster Installation: Complete lifts in hours instead of spending days creating access routes
- Precise Placement: Position pools and spas exactly where they need to be
- Handle Heavy Loads: Safely lift fiberglass pools up to 10,000+ lbs
- Rooftop Installations: Place hot tubs and swim spas on condos, apartments, and commercial buildings
- Professional Image: Impress clients with efficient, damage-free installation
Common Pool & Spa Applications
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Residential:
Fiberglass pool shells (one-piece installation)
Swim spas and endless pools
Plunge pools and cocktail pools
Above-ground pool placement
Pool equipment and filter systems
Pool houses and cabanas
Pool removal and replacement
Custom pool placements
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Hot Tub & Spa Installation:
Backyard hot tub placement
Rooftop spa installation (condos, hotels, apartments)
Commercial spa facilities
Deck-mounted hot tubs
Sunken spa positioning
Spa gazebo structures
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Commercial & Multi-Family:
Hotel and resort pool installation
Apartment complex amenity pools
Health club and fitness center spas
Therapy and rehabilitation pools
Rooftop pool and spa lounges
Country club installations
Benefits for Pool Installation
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Why Cranes Beat Other Installation Methods:
Pool and spa installers who use cranes complete installations faster while protecting client property. Traditional methods like removing fences, excavating access paths, or dismantling landscaping add days to the timeline and thousands in restoration costs. A crane lifts the pool or spa directly over the home in a matter of hours, leaving driveways, gardens, and hardscaping untouched.
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Professional Installation Excellence:
Our Union Local 150 certified operators bring 25+ years of experience and understand the precision required for pool placement. They work closely with your installation crew to position pools and spas within inches of the final location, accounting for plumbing connections and deck placement. Whether you’re installing a fiberglass pool in a tight Naperville backyard or placing a rooftop hot tub on a Chicago high-rise, our experienced operators ensure safe, efficient placement that keeps your project on schedule and your clients satisfied.
How to Get Started
Our Simple 5-Step Process:
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01
Consultation
Discuss your pool or spa installation requirements with our team
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Customized Quote
Receive a detailed, transparent quote tailored to your project
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Scheduling
We align with your installation timeline and delivery schedule
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Setup & Operation
Our certified operators manage safe lifting operations on site
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Completion
We handle equipment teardown and removal when your installation is complete
Ready to schedule your pool and spa installation crane rental? Call us at 630-686-6150 or request a quote online.
FAQs for Pool & Spa Installers
What size crane do I need for pool or spa installation?
The crane size depends on the weight of your pool or spa and the distance from the street to the installation location. Most residential fiberglass pools (12-16 feet) weigh 2,000-4,000 lbs and work well with our truck cranes. Larger pools (16-20+ feet) weighing 6,000-10,000 lbs may require our all-terrain cranes, especially if reach over the home exceeds 60 feet. Hot tubs and swim spas typically weigh 800-3,000 lbs empty. During consultation, provide the pool/spa dimensions and weight, property layout, and distance from crane setup to installation point, and we’ll recommend the right equipment.
Do you provide operators, or can I use my own?
For safety and efficiency, we provide Union Local 150 certified operators with all our crane rentals. Our operators have 25+ years of experience and have completed hundreds of pool and spa installations. They understand how to navigate over homes, avoid roof damage, work around power lines, and communicate with your installation crew. If you have a qualified operator, we can discuss rental options based on your project’s specific needs.
What information do you need for a pool installation crane quote?
To provide an accurate quote, we need: the pool or spa dimensions and weight (or model number), property address for site assessment, whether the lift is over a home or structure, distance from street to backyard installation point, height of any structures the crane must clear, obstacles like power lines, trees, or adjacent buildings, and your installation date. Photos or video of the property, especially showing the path from street to backyard, are extremely helpful for accurate planning and pricing.
How far in advance should I book for a pool installation?
We recommend booking 2-3 weeks in advance for pool and spa installations, especially during peak season (May through September). Pool deliveries often have specific time windows, so once you have your delivery date confirmed from the manufacturer, contact us immediately to secure crane availability. If your delivery schedule changes, let us know as soon as possible and we’ll work to adjust your crane rental accordingly.
Can you install pools on rooftops or elevated decks?
Yes! We regularly handle rooftop hot tub and swim spa installations for condominiums, apartment buildings, hotels, and commercial properties throughout Chicago. Rooftop installations require additional planning for crane positioning, building access, and coordination with property management. We’ll assess structural load capacity requirements, roof access points, and necessary permits. Our experienced operators specialize in precise rooftop placement that protects the building while ensuring your spa is positioned exactly where it needs to be.
What if there are power lines near the installation site?
Safety around power lines is our top priority. Our operators are trained in power line safety protocols and maintain required clearance distances. For installations where power lines create challenges, we’ll assess the situation during our site visit and may coordinate with the utility company for temporary line relocation or de-energizing if necessary. We never compromise safety, and we’ll work with you to find the safest solution for every installation, including alternative crane positioning or scheduling utility coordination.