Fiberglass pools, hot tubs, and spas frequently have to be lifted over a house or fence to reach the backyard. We set them precisely and without damage to the home or landscaping.
Why Pool and Spa Installation Often Requires a Crane
A fiberglass pool shell is too large to carry through a standard gate, and maneuvering it around a house through a narrow side yard risks damaging the shell itself along with fences and landscaping along the way. Hot tubs and spas, while smaller, are frequently heavy enough and awkward enough that lifting over an obstacle is faster and safer than trying to walk them into place.
Lifting the unit over the house directly into the backyard, or over a fence into a side yard, avoids all of that. It is usually the fastest and least destructive way to get a pool shell or spa exactly where it needs to go.
Setting a Fiberglass Pool Shell Precisely
A pool installation has almost no room for error at the placement step. The shell has to land into an excavated hole at the correct depth and orientation, often with plumbing stubs and utility connections already in place that the shell must clear or align with. We plan the pick and the set so the shell goes into the hole cleanly, without repeated repositioning that risks cracking the fiberglass or disturbing the excavation.
Hot Tubs and Spas
Hot tubs and spas are frequently placed onto decks, patios, or pads that require the unit to land in a specific spot with specific clearances, sometimes with an existing structure like a pergola or deck railing nearby. The same precision that applies to pool shells applies here: the lift is planned around the exact landing point before the unit ever leaves the truck.
Working With Pool and Spa Installers
We regularly support pool builders and spa installers as the lifting step in an installation. Your crew handles excavation, plumbing, and finishing work. We handle getting the shell or unit from the delivery truck, over whatever obstacle stands in the way, and into the excavated space or pad. Scheduling is coordinated so your crew is ready to secure and connect the unit the moment it is set.
Protecting the Property During the Lift
Pool and spa lifts happen on properties that already have landscaping, fencing, and hardscape worth protecting. We use ground protection mats under the crane and its outriggers, and we plan the swing path of the load to clear fences, trees, and any structures rather than risk contact during the lift.
Access Challenges We Plan Around
Tight side yards, closely spaced neighboring houses, and fences that cannot be removed all affect how a pool or spa lift gets planned. We assess boom angle, crane setup position, and clearance in advance so the lift goes as planned on the day rather than requiring adjustments after the crane is already on site.
What We Lift
- Fiberglass pool shells of various sizes
- Hot tubs and spas
- Pool equipment and accessories too heavy or awkward for standard handling
- Replacement units where an old pool shell or spa must come out first
Replacing an Existing Pool or Spa
If a job involves removing an old shell or unit before the new one goes in, we can handle both the removal and the placement in the same visit, coordinating the sequence with your installation crew.
