Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our cranes, services, project planning, and what to expect when working with Thompson Miller.

Common Questions, Answered

What types of projects do you specialize in?

We specialize in high-rise rooftop crane installs, tight-space rigging, and heavy equipment moves for commercial and mechanical projects.

Yes — we often work with mechanical contractors in the spring to replace chillers and other rooftop systems ahead of cooling season.

Yes, this is a core part of our business. We are a reliable craning and rigging partner for several General Contractors in the Greater Toronto Area.

We serve the Greater Toronto Area, including downtown Toronto, surrounding municipalities, and major commercial districts, with a focus on high-rise and large-scale building projects.

We own nine rooftop derrick cranes, including three large units used for major high-rise projects, and we also bring in mobile cranes when a project calls for them.

We own nine rooftop derrick cranes, including three large units for high-rise projects, and can bring in additional or speciality cranes if a job calls for something outside of our inventory.

Our largest rooftop derrick cranes can lift loads up to 7.85 metric tonnes, making them suitable for heavy mechanical equipment and building materials.

We use derrick cranes and other rooftop solutions when street cranes aren’t an option.

Yes, our cranes operate in all seasons, including winter, with proper safety measures for weather conditions to maintain safe, compliant working conditions.

Yes — we transport, assemble, and dismantle our cranes, including moving them through buildings when rooftop access is needed.

Yes — our derrick cranes are ideal for tight downtown job sites where mobile cranes can’t reach.

What types of projects do you specialize in?

We specialize in high-rise rooftop crane installs, tight-space rigging, and heavy equipment moves for commercial and mechanical projects.

Yes — we often work with mechanical contractors in the spring to replace chillers and other rooftop systems ahead of cooling season.

Yes, this is a core part of our business. We are a reliable craning and rigging partner for several General Contractors in the Greater Toronto Area.

We serve the Greater Toronto Area, including downtown Toronto, surrounding municipalities, and major commercial districts, with a focus on high-rise and large-scale building projects.

What types of cranes do you have?

We own nine rooftop derrick cranes, including three large units used for major high-rise projects, and we also bring in mobile cranes when a project calls for them.

Our largest rooftop derrick cranes can lift loads up to 7.85 metric tonnes, making them suitable for heavy mechanical equipment and building materials.

We use derrick cranes and other rooftop solutions when street cranes aren’t an option.

We own nine rooftop derrick cranes, including three large units for high-rise projects, and can bring in additional or speciality cranes if a job calls for something outside of our inventory.

Do you work year-round?

Yes, our cranes operate in all seasons, including winter, with proper safety measures for weather conditions to maintain safe, compliant working conditions.

Yes — we transport, assemble, and dismantle our cranes, including moving them through buildings when rooftop access is needed.

Yes — our derrick cranes are ideal for tight downtown job sites where mobile cranes can’t reach.

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