The 5 most reliable crane services on the Gold Coast for no-hassle lifting and moving
Working on a big construction project or building a house can be intimidating tasks. Heavy jobs require heavy moving equipment, and you’ll need to find help that can get the job done properly.
You also don’t want to just hire the first company that can offer you a crane; you also need to make sure that their operators are qualified and that they have the right equipment to work on the particular task you need done.
There are lots of options to choose from, but our list of crane services on the Gold Coast will get you going in the right direction.
How much do crane services cost on the Gold Coast?
Crane services on the Gold Coast start at around $170 per hour, or $1,200 per day. Larger cranes with heavier carrying capacities will cost more to hire. If you need to carry delicate cargo or request an all-terrain crane, this will increase the price as well.
1. Davo’s Crane Hire
Address: 30 Palings Ct, Nerang QLD 4211
Phone: 0413 055 440
Business hours: 24/7
Davo’s Crane Hire has over 20 years of experience providing crane services for clients within the Gold Coast area. Satisfied clients include established construction companies like Hutchinson Builders and Total Construction.
We were impressed at the sheer variety of crane types and weights that Davo’s Crane Hire offers: cranes that can handle rough terrain, strong enough to pick up vehicles or modular homes, versatile enough to install on top of a building, and more.
In fact, the business stocks cranes all the way up to 100 tonne-capacity for maximum power and movement capability. We can’t imagine anything too heavy for those machines to move around.
Besides cranes, Davo’s Crane Hire also performs drafting and rigging services. They do maintenance checks on all their equipment every few months — a crucial practice when working with heavy machinery.
Most of the feedback from former clients we interviewed is good, with special mention for doing jobs quickly and safely. You’ll need to give the business a call for pricing details, though.
Fantastic service!
“These guys were so efficient with the job. Navigated my site and lifted my 20ft shipping container quickly and professionally. They were so communicative and safety focused. I was so impressed and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.”
- Will Gallina, Google review
Very professional
“Davo’s Crane Hire were from the first point of contact very professional with great communication, advice and understanding of the job at hand. They have a can-do attitude to get the task completed with safety and efficiency in mind. I’ve been in the construction industry for a few decades and would recommend these guys for any job, big or small.”
- Wes Ogilvie, Google review
2. AB Crane Hire Gold Coast
Address: 8 Ivan St, Arundel QLD 4214
Phone: 0434 447 469
Business hours: 24/7
AB Crane Hire operates on the Gold Coast and Brisbane, providing crane services for individual clients and other businesses.
The company’s crane operators are proficient with nearly every type of crane and service procedure we could imagine (and a few that we couldn’t). Any object up to 140 tonnes will be child’s play for AB cranes, even if the surrounding terrain is rough.
This level of flexibility and reliability makes AB Crane Hire a great choice for tricky construction jobs, or cramped and difficult working conditions.
You can hire out the business’ cranes anytime, any day of the week — even for nighttime work. Short and long-term hiring are available too.
To supplement the equipment and building processes, AB Crane Hire can also send you supervisors, operators, riggers, and other support personnel. That way, you can leverage both the equipment and the people who know how to operate it.
We would have liked to learn more about the company, but they don’t seem to have much of a social media presence. Their website is informative, though.
Absolutely fantastic job
“Awesome company that turned up on time and did an amazing job putting our pool over our house and into the yard. Very good at what they do. Had no issues at all.”
- David Turnbull, Google review
Hands down the best crane company on the Gold Coast
“They did a really tricky lift for me and made it look so easy. I had several other companies come to quote the job and all said it would be an impossible lift. The boys were amazing to deal with, great communication, on time with precision placing of goods, really professional and absolutely awesome blokes.”
- Lee Murray, Google review
3. Surf City Cranes
Address: 21 Hutchinson St, Burleigh Heads
Phone: 0421665654
Business hours: 24/7
Surf City Cranes operates throughout the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Byron Bay, and elsewhere. They can work on projects of any scope and size, from simple residential house construction to office buildings and apartment complexes.
The company can supply all-terrain cranes, trucks, handler machines, forklift slippers, and other support equipment for any kind of building job. Each staff member has several years of experience with crane hire and general construction work.
Surf City Cranes is particularly known for their combination of safety and speed. While all good crane service companies work efficiently and adhere to safety standards, Surf City Cranes does this combination better than many.
Several customers remarked that the team was able to set up a crane and begin work onsite within just a few hours, without sacrificing the pre-work safety checks and other preliminary procedures. Plus, it’s easy to see that the team members take pride in their work.
We didn’t see any upfront pricing estimates on the Surf City Cranes website, however, so you’ll have to call them for this information.
It always feels personal when dealing with Surf City Cranes
“The crane operators and dog-men take pride in what they achieve and are so professional when approaching the tasks ahead of them, from the crane lift study and site setup, the actual lifts and then the crane pack up and demobilisation. I lift everything with this mob.”
- Marty Wilson, Google review
I highly recommend Surf City
“I called Jon at 7:30am, and within an hour they had someone on-site to assess the job. Just a couple of hours later, a crane arrived and their team was standing structural steel inside our factory for a new overhead crane. The operators were professional, efficient, and safety-conscious.”
- Paul Harazim, Google review
4. Universal Cranes Gold Coast
Address: 9 Kimberley Rd, Burleigh Heads
Phone: 0755934688
Business hours: 24/7
Universal Cranes’ project capabilities include not just residential and commercial builds, but also civil infrastructure and even mining sites. They even have a hand in the renewable energy industry, providing cranes to build the necessary specialised infrastructure.
The company’s fleet includes an impressive array of cranes for cities, rough terrain, and other conditions. The business provides not only the cranes themselves, but also operators as well as staff to assist with planning, engineering, logistics, and other crucial behind-the-scenes tasks.
Most client feedback is positive, though one did mention a careless vehicle operation and rudeness from a Universal Cranes driver. While this doesn’t necessarily mean that the business is bad at crane service, it is an instance of lack of professionalism.
The good news is, it’s an isolated case, so you can still hire the company with peace of mind.
These guys were fantastic!!!
“These guys were fantastic!!! I would highly recommend them. They had the job done professionally in no time.”
- Stuart McAlister, Google review
A job well done
“Highly recommend this excellent, professional service — on appointed day, at nominated time, job completed exactly to specification, polite and courteous owner and staff.”
- Catherine Clark, Google review
5. Gold Coast Crane Trucks & Transport
Address: 2/30 Lawrence Dr, Nerang QLD 4211
Phone: (07) 5502 0472
Business hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Gold Coast Crane Trucks & Transport is a family-owned business that’s based on the Gold Coast, though they can travel and work anywhere in Australia. They’re mobile and versatile, and have completed projects in Sydney and Melbourne as well.
The company favours the use of crane trucks for maximum speed and mobility. This allows them to carry and move modular homes, container homes, construction equipment, pallets, and other similar cargo — even trees.
Oh, and don’t worry about slightly larger cargo; two semi cranes can work together with a crane trailer to lift even these items.
Their specialty, though, is moving around pylon signs. They can remove and re-install these signs for shopping centres, dealerships, and other commercial establishments.
This nimble approach makes Gold Coast Crane Trucks the optimal choice for mobile home owners, SME entrepreneurs, or construction business owners. Take note that they’re closed on weekends, though, and you’ll also need to call them for specific pricing.
What a completely professional and experienced team
“We had Alberto come out, to carry out what we thought was going to be a complex job. With reassurance from him, due to his experience it was able to be carried out and finished in a prompt and professional manner. Alberto was a true gentleman, it was our pleasure to meet such a great bloke.”
- Jake Haecker, Google review
What a fantastic service!
“We had to move an older 24000ltr poly tank from the far side of our house to behind a shed, from a limited access, narrow and angled driveway. Alberto and Kelly were super helpful and reassuring when planning the job, then Jai arrived right on time, and just got it done. Everything was so calm, so smooth, and he made it seem so easy, which is a huge testament to his skill.”
- AB K, Google review