Crane Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Certified Operators. Precision Lifts. Available 24/7.

Cornerstone Crane Service provides certified crane and rigging services across Grand Rapids and West Michigan, from single-pick residential lifts to heavy industrial operations. With a fleet that reaches up to 150 tons, NCCCO-certified operators, and two cranes available for same-day service, we have the equipment and the expertise to handle lifts that most companies cannot.

  • NCCCO Certified Operators
  • OSHA Certified
  • Licensed, Bonded and Insured
  • Locally, Family and Minority Owned
  • 5-Star Rated

Operated Crane Rental

Rent the crane and the operator together. You get the lifting capacity your job needs, and an NCCCO-certified operator who plans the lift, runs it to OSHA standards, and owns it from setup to teardown. No operator to hire, no certification to worry about, no liability landing on you.

It is the safer, simpler choice for contractors, tree services, businesses, and homeowners alike. Two cranes available same-day, and 24/7 for jobs that cannot wait.

Call (616) 779-8838 for operated crane rental across Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

24/7 Emergency Crane Service

When something goes wrong, it rarely waits for business hours. A tree comes down across a house in a storm. A piece of equipment fails and production stops until it can be lifted out and replaced. A structure is compromised and needs to be stabilized now.

Cornerstone Crane Service answers around the clock. Call (616) 779-8838 at any hour and reach an operator who can get a crane moving. With two cranes available for same-day dispatch and NCCCO-certified operators ready to respond, we are built for the calls that cannot wait until Monday.

  • Storm Damage Cleanup
  • Emergency Equipment Removal
  • Urgent Structural Lifts
24/7 emergency crane response
OUR SERVICES

Our Crane Services

A crane is only as good as the plan behind it and the operator running it. Whatever you need lifted, we bring a rigged plan, a certified operator, and a fleet sized to the job.
OUR SERVICES

Lifting, Rigging, and Hauling Services

Beyond application-specific lifts, we provide the full range of rigging, hauling, and crane rental services that complex jobs require.

Who We Serve

Cornerstone Crane Service supports a wide range of industries and customers across West Michigan, from one-time residential lifts to ongoing commercial and industrial partnerships.

Tree Services

We are the lifting partner for tree companies across the region, providing crane support for large and hazardous removals.

General Contractors and Construction

Structural steel, trusses, precast, and materials, lifted on schedule to keep your build moving.

HVAC and Mechanical Contractors

Rooftop unit placement and mechanical equipment lifts, including the tall multi-story work our 150-ton crane is built for.

Roofing Contractors

Material lifting and equipment placement that keeps crews safe and productive on the roof.

Manufacturers and Industrial Facilities

Machinery installation, equipment relocation, and heavy component placement in and around plants and warehouses.

Utility Companies

Poles, transformers, and utility structure placement, handled with precision and safety.

Marinas and Boat Owners

Boat lifting, launching, and seasonal placement across West Michigan's lakes and waterways.

Pool and Spa Builders

Lifting fiberglass pools, spas, and hot tubs over homes and fences into backyards.

Homeowners and Property Managers

One-time residential lifts handled with the same planning and care as a major commercial job.

Why West Michigan Chooses Cornerstone Crane Service

NCCCO Certified Operators

Every lift is run by an operator certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, the national standard for crane operation. When a load is swinging over your building, your equipment, or your home, the certification of the person on the controls is not a detail. It is the whole job.

OSHA Certified and Safety-Driven

We operate to OSHA standards on every job, with documented lift planning, proper rigging, and a safety-first culture that treats every lift as if the margin for error were zero, because it is. Our record and our reputation are built on lifts that went exactly as planned.

A Fleet That Reaches 150 Tons

From a compact 26-ton crane for tight residential access to a 150-ton machine with a 124-foot main boom for the tall and heavy work, we own the range. That means we bring the right crane to your job instead of the only crane we have, and it means we can take on lifts that smaller outfits have to turn down.

Locally, Family, and Minority Owned

We are rooted in Grand Rapids, owned and operated by the family that runs it, and proud to be a minority-owned business. When you call, you are dealing with the people who answer for the work, not a distant dispatcher.

No-Surprise, Flat-Rate Pricing

What we quote is what you pay. Every job is priced flat and clearly, so there are no hourly surprises and no additions once the crane is on site. We also match competitors' pricing where it can be verified.

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured

Full licensing, bonding, and insurance on every job, with documentation available before we start. On a crane job, that protection matters more than almost anywhere else in the trades.

On-Time Guarantee

When your project depends on a crane arriving on schedule, we arrive on schedule. If something changes, you hear from us in advance, not at the last minute.

Respectful of Your Property

We operate with every possible precaution to eliminate the possibility of property damage. Ground protection mats go down before the crane sets up, outriggers are padded and positioned carefully, and we treat your site as if the cleanup bill were ours. Driveway and lawn damage is prevented, not apologized for.

What to Know Before You Book a Crane

Most people do not rent a crane often, and a little understanding up front makes the whole job go smoother. Here is what actually matters.

Understanding Capacity

A crane's tonnage rating is its maximum capacity under ideal conditions, at the shortest radius. The usable capacity for your specific lift depends on the radius, the distance from the crane's center to the load, and the height. The farther out and the higher up the load goes, the less the crane can safely lift. When we quote a job, we are calculating your load against the crane's chart at your actual radius and height, which is why an accurate picture of the site matters.

Site Preparation and Access

A crane needs a stable, level area to set up, room to extend its outriggers, and a clear path for the boom to swing. Soft ground, tight gates, overhead power lines, and underground utilities all affect the setup. We assess access before the day of the lift so there are no surprises when the crane arrives, and we bring ground protection mats to distribute the weight and protect your driveway and lawn.

The Lift Plan

For anything beyond the most routine pick, we build a lift plan: the crane position, the rigging, the load path, and the safety measures. On critical and complex lifts this planning is not optional, it is what keeps everyone safe and the load intact. It is also why an experienced, certified crane company is worth the difference over an operator who improvises.

Operated Rental and What It Means for You

When you rent an operated crane, the certified operator comes with it. You are not responsible for operator certification, and you are not trusting an untrained hand with a heavy load over your property. It is the safest and simplest way to get a lift done right.

About Us

About Cornerstone Crane Service

Cornerstone Crane Service is a locally owned, family-owned, and minority-owned crane company based in Grand Rapids, serving construction crews, industrial facilities, and homeowners across West Michigan. We started this company on a simple premise: that crane work should be done by people who answer for it personally, not by a distant dispatcher reading off a schedule. That is still how we run every job. A crane on a job site is not a small thing to trust to a stranger. It is heavy machinery, working close to homes, structures, and people, and the margin for error is thin. We built this company around closing that margin: certified operators, a fleet maintained to a standard we set ourselves, and a habit of showing up when we say we will.
About Cornerstone Crane Service
About Cornerstone Crane Service

Our Service Area

Based in Grand Rapids and serving West Michigan. Our primary service area includes:

Grand Rapids, MI

Ada, MI

East Grand Rapids, MI


Cannonsburg, MI

Cascade, MI

Thornapple, MI

Forest Hills, MI

Dorr, MI

Holland, MI

Traveling beyond this area for larger jobs by arrangement. If you do not see your location, call us.

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Free Estimates, In Person or Virtual

Every job starts with a free estimate. For straightforward lifts we can often quote by phone or from photos and details you send us. For complex jobs we assess the site first, so the quote reflects the actual lift.

Flat-Rate, No-Surprise Pricing

One clear price for the job, agreed before we start. What we quote is what you pay.

Price Matching

Show us a verifiable quote from another licensed and insured crane company and we will match it.

Discounts and Financing

Discounts available for seniors, military, and first responders. Financing available for larger projects. Weekend appointments available by request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at (616) 779-8838 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

You do not have to. Tell us what needs to be lifted, how much it weighs if you know, how high it has to go, and how far the crane will be from the load. We calculate the right crane for the job against the load charts. Getting this right is our job, not yours.

We provide operated crane rental, which means a certified operator comes with the crane. You are not responsible for operating it or for operator certification. This is the safest and simplest way to get a lift done.

Yes. Our operators are NCCCO certified, the national standard for crane operation, and we work to OSHA standards on every job.

Yes. We keep two cranes available for same-day service and provide 24/7 emergency crane response for storm damage, equipment failures, and urgent structural situations. Call (616) 779-8838 any hour.

We take every precaution to prevent it. Ground protection mats distribute the weight of the crane and its outriggers, and we plan setup carefully to protect your property. Preventing damage is part of the job, not an afterthought.

It depends on the crane required, the complexity of the lift, the site, and the time involved. We provide free, flat-rate quotes so you know the full price before we start, with no hourly surprises.

Contact Us for Crane Service Assistance or a Free Estimate.