UK-Wide · Independent Crane Specialists

Overhead Crane Installation Services

Granada Cranes provides professional overhead crane installation services for industrial sites across the UK. From new crane systems and runway structures to installation, testing, certification and ongoing maintenance, our experienced team can manage every stage of your crane installation project.

Site survey to commissioning
Independent crane specialist
Load testing & LOLER support
UK-wide installation
Granada Cranes overhead crane installed in an industrial facility Close-up of an overhead crane hoist and trolley system

As one of the UK's leading independent crane specialists, we install overhead crane systems for manufacturing facilities, engineering sites, warehouses, workshops, steelworks, aerospace environments and heavy-duty industrial operations. Whether you are investing in a new crane, upgrading an existing lifting system or fitting out a new building, we can help specify and install the right solution for your site.

01 · What We Install

Industrial crane installation for new and existing sites.

Installing an overhead crane is not just about supplying the crane itself. The full installation must consider the building structure, lifting capacity, working area, span, duty cycle, power supply, access requirements and future servicing needs.

Granada Cranes works with customers from the early planning stage through to final commissioning. Our team can advise on the most suitable crane system for your operation — whether you require a new overhead crane for a production facility, a replacement crane for an existing bay, or a complete lifting solution for a new industrial building.

Granada Cranes 15-tonne overhead gantry cranes installed in an industrial workshop

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Our installation services include

  • New overhead crane installation
  • Industrial crane installation
  • Gantry crane installation
  • Crane runway and rail installation
  • Supporting steelwork and gantry steelwork
  • Hoist and lifting equipment installation
  • Power feed and control system installation
  • Load testing and certification
  • LOLER inspection support
  • Ongoing crane servicing and maintenance
02 · End-to-End Support

Complete overhead crane installation support.

Every crane installation project is different. Some sites need a straightforward replacement crane. Others require a complete lifting system designed around building restrictions, production flow, operator safety and long-term performance. We support both new and existing facilities with a complete installation service.

01

Site survey & specification

We assess your site, lifting requirements and building layout to help identify the right crane type, capacity and configuration.

02

Crane design & supply

We supply overhead cranes, industrial cranes, hoists, runway systems and associated lifting equipment to suit your operation.

03

Runway & supporting structure

Where required, we support the installation of crane rails, runway beams and gantry steelwork to create a safe and suitable operating area.

04

Installation & project management

Our installation team works safely and efficiently to install the crane system with minimal disruption to your site.

05

Testing & certification

Once installed, your crane is tested, certified and prepared for safe use in line with the required standards.

06

Servicing & aftercare

Following installation, we provide ongoing servicing, maintenance and inspection support to keep your crane operating safely and reliably.

03 · Crane Types

Types of overhead cranes we install.

The right system depends on the lifting capacity required, the available headroom, the span, the building structure and the way the crane will be used day to day. If you're not sure which type is right for your site, our team can guide you through the options.

Close-up of a Granada Cranes overhead crane hoist and trolley system
Single girder overhead cranes
Double girder overhead cranes
Overhead gantry cranes
Top running overhead cranes
Underhung & underslung cranes
Low headroom crane systems
Lightweight crane systems
Swing jib cranes
Hoists & monorails
Goliath & semi-goliath cranes
Bespoke industrial lifting systems
04 · Sectors

Crane installation for industrial environments.

A correctly specified and professionally installed crane system can improve material handling, reduce manual handling risks, increase production efficiency and make better use of available floor space. We install crane systems across a wide range of sectors.

Manufacturing
Engineering
Steel fabrication
Warehousing & logistics
Automotive
Aerospace
Offshore & energy
Paper & forestry
Heavy industrial production
Workshops & maintenance

From compact workshop lifting systems to heavy-duty industrial crane installations, we can help deliver a solution that supports your working environment.

05 · Why Granada Cranes

Why choose us for crane installation?

Your crane must be suitable for the job, safe to operate, properly installed and supported long after the initial project is complete. Granada Cranes brings together crane design, installation, servicing, testing and ongoing support under one experienced team.

Independent crane expertise

As an independent specialist, we recommend the right system for your site without being restricted to a single manufacturer.

Complete project support

From the first site survey to installation, testing and aftercare, we manage the full crane installation process.

Experienced installation engineers

Our engineers understand the demands of industrial crane installation and work with safety, quality and reliability at the centre of every project.

Long-term servicing & maintenance

Once installed, we continue to support your crane through planned maintenance, LOLER inspections, repairs and modernisation.

UK-wide support

We support industrial customers across the UK, with the capability to deliver installation, servicing and breakdown support nationally.

06 · Compliance

Testing, certification & handover.

Once an overhead crane has been installed, it must be properly tested and certified before being placed into service. Granada Cranes supports the full process to ensure your crane is ready for safe, compliant operation.

1

Functional testing

Confirming the crane operates correctly across all movements, controls and safety systems.

2

Load testing

Verifying the safe working load under controlled test conditions before sign-off.

3

Inspection

A thorough examination of the installed crane and its supporting structure.

4

Certification

Documentation confirming your crane meets the required standards for safe use.

5

Handover documentation

Complete records and guidance provided for your ongoing compliance files.

07 · Get Started

Planning a new overhead crane installation?

If you are planning a new crane installation, replacing an existing crane or fitting out a new industrial site, we can help you understand the best route forward. To provide the most useful advice, it helps to know:

What you need to lift
The required safe working load
The approximate span
The lifting height required
The working area the crane must cover
Whether runway beams or rails exist
Any access restrictions on site
Occasional, daily or heavy-duty use

Even if you don't have all of this information yet, our team can help you work through the requirements.

FAQs

Overhead crane installation questions.

What is involved in overhead crane installation?

Overhead crane installation usually involves a site survey, crane specification, runway or support structure assessment, crane supply, installation, testing, certification and handover. The exact process depends on the type of crane, the building structure and the lifting requirements of the site.

Do you install cranes in existing buildings?

Yes. We support crane installations in both new and existing industrial buildings. Existing sites may require additional checks around building structure, access, runway beams, power supply and available headroom.

Can you install crane rails and runway systems?

Yes. Where required, Granada Cranes can support crane rail and runway system installation as part of a wider overhead crane installation project.

Do you provide testing and certification after installation?

Yes. Once the crane has been installed, we can support testing, certification and handover so the equipment is ready for safe use.

Can you help specify the right crane before installation?

Yes. If you're unsure which crane system is right for your operation, our team can advise on crane type, lifting capacity, span, duty cycle, hoist options and installation requirements.

Do you provide maintenance after installation?

Yes. We provide ongoing crane servicing, preventative maintenance, LOLER inspection support, repairs and modernisation services after installation.

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Planning a new overhead crane installation? Granada Cranes can help you specify, install, test and maintain the right crane system for your site.