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HOISTING & CRANE SERVICE
When an item won't fit through the door or down the stairs, Windy City Movers has the solution. Our professional hoisting and crane services safely lift oversized items — pianos, safes, large furniture, and more — through windows or over balconies across Chicago.
Satisfaction
700+4.7/5
Trusted by200,000+
Experience40+
Claims Rate<1%
On Time98.5%
Satisfaction
700+4.7/5
Trusted by200,000+
Experience40+
Claims Rate<1%
On Time98.5%
Top-Rated Hoisting Service in Chicago
At Windy City Movers, we offer professional hoisting and crane services to handle your most challenging moving needs. Our expert team is equipped to manage all aspects of the process, ensuring your belongings move safely, legally, and efficiently. Our experienced team is equipped to manage all aspects of the process, providing planning, crane oversight at all kinds and sizes of loads, and every move is carefully planned and executed.
- Pianos, safes, large furniture, and oversized items hoisted safely through windows.
- All necessary city permits and coordination handled by our team.
- Fully insured crane and hoisting operations for residential and commercial properties.
About Hoisting & Crane Service
Windy City Movers offers specialized hoisting and crane services to handle your most challenging moving needs. Our expert team and specialized equipment are designed to move extra-large or heavy items safely. Whether you need a piano hoisted into a second-floor apartment, a safe removed from a basement, or a bulky piece of furniture brought through a window or balcony, our hoisting and crane services are designed to ensure the safe and timely delivery of your belongings. Don't let a non-standard space stop your move. Choose Windy City Movers for reliable and affordable hoisting and crane services every time.
Window & Balcony Hoisting
Items lifted safely through windows or over balconies when stairs and doorways aren't an option.
Crane Equipment
Professional crane equipment operated by certified specialists for heavy and oversized loads.
Permit Coordination
We handle all necessary permits and city coordination for crane operations in Chicago.
Fully Insured
Licensed and fully insured for all hoisting and crane operations — protecting your property and ours.
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WHAT WE OFFER
We take care of everything related to your moving experience. We help over 6,000 customers a year with moving to over 300 cities.
Our services range from local residential move, long-distance move and office/commercial move to donation pickup, storage and more!
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No Hidden Fees,
No Surprises
Ever!
#1
Senior Citizen Movers
Fully Licensed And
Insured
No Hidden Fees,
No Surprises
Ever!
#1
Senior Citizen Movers
Fully Licensed And
Insured
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT US
4.7from 700+ reviews
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