Crane services New systems, servicing, repairs & upgrades
Durham Lifting supports industrial crane users across the UK with new crane systems, planned servicing and maintenance, repair support and practical upgrades for existing overhead cranes, hoists and lifting systems.
Start with what your crane needs now.
This page is the starting point for Durham Lifting’s wider crane support. If you need a new crane system, the dedicated Crane Systems section covers overhead, gantry, jib and workstation cranes. If you already operate lifting equipment, the servicing and upgrade routes focus on reliability, repairs, modernisation and ongoing support.
Keeping those routes separate means you can get to the right engineering team faster without forcing every crane enquiry through the same process.
For an initial enquiry, tell us the crane type, safe working load if known, the issue or project requirement, site location and whether you need a new system, servicing, repair work or an upgrade.
New crane, existing crane or upgrade?
Choose the route that best matches the job. Each service page owns its own specialist search intent, while this hub remains the broad route for crane support.
Crane Systems
Design, manufacture, supply and installation of industrial crane systems engineered around the lifting area and site.
- Overhead, gantry, jib and workstation cranes
- System design and specification
- Installation and commissioning support
Crane Servicing & Repairs
Planned crane maintenance, servicing, inspection support and repair work for overhead cranes, hoists and lifting systems.
- Planned servicing and maintenance
- Repairs and reliability support
- Support for existing crane systems
Crane System Upgrades
Practical upgrades for existing overhead cranes, including modern controls, anti-collision systems, warning systems and maintenance improvements.
- Radio remote controls
- Anti-collision and warning systems
- Safety and maintenance upgrades
Get to the right crane service faster.
If you are not sure which service page applies, these four common situations are a useful starting point.
I need a new crane
Start with Crane Systems for design, specification, supply and installation.
My crane needs servicing
Use the servicing route for planned maintenance, inspection support and reliability work.
My crane needs repair
Send the fault or issue, crane type and site details so the requirement can be reviewed.
I want to upgrade a crane
Explore controls, safety systems and practical retrofit options for existing equipment.
Support beyond the initial installation.
Crane requirements change over time. Durham Lifting can support existing equipment through servicing, repairs, modernisation and practical safety improvements as operating needs evolve.
Keep the crane route simple.
A new crane enquiry belongs with Crane Systems. Routine reliability work belongs with servicing and maintenance. Modernisation belongs with Crane System Upgrades. This hub connects those services without duplicating the specialist pages.
Crane service questions answered.
What crane services does Durham Lifting provide?
Durham Lifting supports new crane systems, crane servicing and maintenance, repairs and crane-system upgrades. The dedicated service pages provide more detail for each route.
Can Durham Lifting help with an existing crane?
Yes. Existing crane requirements can include servicing, maintenance, repairs and practical upgrades, depending on the equipment and the issue that needs to be addressed.
What information should I send with a crane service enquiry?
Useful information includes the crane type, safe working load if known, site location, photographs, the fault or requirement, and whether you need a new system, planned servicing, repair work or an upgrade.
Where should I go if I need a new overhead, gantry or jib crane?
Use the Crane Systems section for new crane design, supply and installation. It links to dedicated pages for overhead, gantry, jib and workstation crane systems.
Can an older crane be upgraded instead of replaced?
In some cases an existing crane can be considered for modernisation or safety/control upgrades, depending on the equipment condition, control arrangement and operational requirement.
Do you provide ongoing crane maintenance?
Yes. Durham Lifting provides planned crane servicing and maintenance support, with the dedicated Crane Servicing & Maintenance page covering that service in more detail.
What does your crane need?
Tell us whether you need a new crane system, servicing, repair support or an upgrade. Include the crane type, site and requirement and Durham Lifting can route the enquiry to the right service.