Crane Rental & Service Areas
Serving Franklin County & Northwest Vermont
Green Mountain Crane Service is based in Swanton, VT — right in the heart of Franklin County. From here, we run crane rentals and lifting jobs across the entire region, from the islands on Lake Champlain to the farms out past Enosburg, down through Milton, and everywhere in between.
If you’re building or renovating in northwest Vermont, there’s a good chance we’ve worked near your job site.
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The Towns We Cover
We serve contractors, homeowners, and businesses across a wide stretch of northwest Vermont. Our primary service area covers roughly a 20-mile radius from Swanton, taking in most of Franklin County and parts of Grand Isle and Chittenden counties.
Here’s where we work:
- St. Albans, VT — our highest-volume secondary location, just 10 miles south on Route 7
- Franklin County, VT — county-wide crane rental and lifting services
- Swanton, VT — our home base, where most of our calls come from
- Highgate, VT — just north of Swanton, strong residential and farm demand
- Milton, VT — south on I-89, growing fast with new residential and commercial builds
- Enosburg Falls, VT — northeast Franklin County, farms and rural builds
- Grand Isle, VT — island properties, tight access, we’ve handled it
- Alburgh, VT — right up on the Canadian border corridor
- Sheldon, VT — rural Franklin County, outbuildings and agricultural lifts
- Georgia, VT — south county residential and light commercial
- Fairfax, VT — growing community with plenty of new construction
St. Albans, VT and Franklin County, VT are live service pages. The rest are coming soon — but we’re already working in all of these towns. If you’ve got a job in any of them, call us.
Why Local Matters for Crane Work
We’re not a Burlington company that occasionally sends a truck north. We live and work in this county. Our operators know Route 78, Route 7, and the back roads off Route 36. They know what spring mud season does to a gravel driveway, and they know how to set up on a sloped pad behind a farmhouse without losing half the morning.
That local knowledge matters more than most people realize. Rural Vermont job sites are not forgiving — soft ground, tight clearances, narrow driveways, unpredictable weather. When a contractor in Highgate or Georgia calls us for a roof truss set, they’re not just booking a crane. They’re counting on an operator who’s been to similar sites dozens of times.
Most of our calls come from contractors who’ve worked with us before, or who got our number from someone who has. That’s the kind of reputation you build by showing up, showing up on time, and showing up with the right equipment.
What We Bring to Every Job Site
Across all of our service areas, we offer the same core lineup:
- Crane rental with operator — our most common request, and our bread and butter
- Boom truck rental — for lighter picks, tighter sites, and faster setups
- Mobile crane rental — when the lift requires reach and capacity
- Steel beam setting and roof truss setting — the specific lift types that make up the bulk of residential and light commercial work in this region
- HVAC unit lifting and modular home setting — specialty lifts we handle regularly
- Tree removal crane services, hot tub placement, man basket rental — the jobs other companies turn down
If you’re not sure what you need, call us and describe the job. We’ll tell you exactly what equipment makes sense and what it’ll cost.
Reach Out Before You Book
The best time to call is before you finalize your project timeline, not the week of. During May through October — our peak season — scheduling fills up fast. Contractors who call early get priority. Contractors who wait sometimes have to wait longer than they’d like.
You can reach us directly at (802) 370-5361. We answer during business hours, and we return calls fast. If you need a quote for an upcoming job, we’ll walk through the lift specs with you and give you a number you can actually use in your own bid.
FAQs
What areas does Green Mountain Crane Service cover?
We serve a roughly 20-mile radius from our base in Swanton, VT. This includes St. Albans, Franklin County, Highgate, Milton, Enosburg Falls, Grand Isle, Alburgh, Sheldon, Georgia, and Fairfax.
Do you serve rural Vermont job sites with difficult access?
Yes. We regularly work on properties with gravel driveways, soft ground, sloped pads, and tight overhead clearance. Our operators are experienced with the specific site conditions common to northern Vermont.
How do I find out if you service my town?
The easiest way is to call us at (802) 370-5361. If you’re within our service radius, we’ll confirm availability and talk through your job specs.
How far in advance should I book a crane in Franklin County?
During peak building season — May through October — we recommend booking two to four weeks ahead. Calling early gives you better scheduling options and locks in your lift day.