Frequently Asked Questions

If the answer to your question is not found below, please feel free to contact us and ask.

General

This is my first time renting a crane. How does crane rental work and what can I expect?

Crane rental is a very simple process when working with an experienced company. You can supply the information, such as what will be lifted, it’s weight, and a description of where we need to put it, or we will be happy come out and look at what needs to be done. We will then give you an estimate of what it will cost. If agreeable, we will schedule a date and time to do the job.

Are you licensed and insured?

Roper and Sons, LLC is fully licensed and insured.

What safety/operational certifications do you have?

We are NCCCO Certified Operators and Riggers. We take safety classes annually. We are also trained in basic first aid. Safety is of great importance to our company.

What is your lift capacity?
Our rated lift capacity varies between 0 and 50 tons. We can serve up to 100 tons if necessary.
Do you only do commercial jobs?
We are happy to do commercial or residential jobs. No job is too big or too small.
What areas do you serve?

We try to stay within a 100 mile radius of Atlanta. View our full service area here.

What is your minimum hourly rental time?

Our minimum time requirement for hourly rentals is four hours, or we can quote you a flat rate for your job.

Job / Site Information

Will my driveway/parking lot support the weight of a crane?

Typically, the average driveway/parking lot will support the weight of our boom trucks. We take extreme caution to prevent any damage to any structure, driveway, parking lot, yard, etc.

How much clearance does my site need to operate a crane?

We are experienced in working in very restricted areas. If there is a concern, we will be happy to come out and survey the job site.

Can you do full-service work? (Additional services other than operating a crane)

We will be happy to give you a comprehensive quote for whatever you need done. In the past we’ve been asked to do anything from light landscaping to heavy industrial work in addition to operating our cranes.

Will I need a spreader bar?

A spreader bar is a type of below-the-hook lifting device used to aid crane operators in picking up large and sometimes heavy loads. The idea behind a spreader bar is to simply distribute the load of a lift across more than one point, increasing stability and decreasing the loads applied during hoisting. Most commonly used when the object being lifted is too large to be lifted from a single point, and not designed to take any adverse loading caused from angled slings during the lift.

Can you provide a spreader bar?

If we determine you need a spreader bar, we will provide one with no additional charge.

Can you supply a rigger?

We supply a rigger on most jobs. If you need a rigger for your job, please make sure to check the box on the quote request form and we will ensure that one is available.

Charges / Fees / Payment Information

Can you give me a quote for the job instead of an hourly rate?
We would be happy to provide you with a comprehensive quote for most any job.
Is there a setup fee?

We do not charge a setup fee.

Do you charge a fuel surcharge?

Unlike other crane rental companies, we do not charge a fuel surcharge.

Are there any “hidden fees” besides the hourly rate or quote?
The only additional fee would be a 5% convenience fee if you choose to pay by credit card.
What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, most major credit cards, and checks with prior approval. A 5% processing fee is applied to all credit/debit card payments.