Leaders of the Roof Lifting Industry
As the Colorado industrial market continues to tighten, especially with Denver having become the “central port” of the US and showing rapid growth across all sub asset classes, finding more square footage usually means paying a premium for a new site or dealing with the headache of ground-up construction.
But LIFTEX has been offering a smarter way to scale for over 50 years. We have invented and pioneered the unique practice of roof lifting, a patented process that lets you massively increase your facility’s cubic footage by utilizing the airspace you already own. By raising your current roof, you avoid the logistical chaos of a move and the massive price tag of a new construction.
Ground-up commercial construction in Colorado can easily exceed $250 – $400+ per square foot when, especially once you factor in land and site prep. LIFTEX roof lifting typically costs between $10 and $40 per square foot, by contract. In other words, this huge price gap means you can modernize your warehouse or production floor for 30% – 60% less than the cost of a new facility, making roof lifting by far the most efficient way to future-proof your business against rising real estate costs.
The cost of moving a business—lost productivity, tax increases, and the risk of losing a local workforce—can be devastating. LIFTEX gives you the room you need while keeping your operations exactly where they belong.
By choosing to lift your existing roof, you benefit from:
Building Square Footage : 240,000
Pre Lift Roof Height : 16
Post Lift Roof Height : 28
Added Cubic Feet : 1,202,338
Building Square Footage : 128,880
Pre Lift Roof Height : 16
Post Lift Roof Height : 37
Added Cubic Feet : 2,706,480
Building Square Footage : 38,955
Pre Lift Roof Height : 20
Post Lift Roof Height : 36
Added Cubic Feet : 623,280
The Floor & Décor Case Study
At LIFTEX, we take pride in delivering innovative, sustainable roof lifting solutions that transform buildings and businesses. Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what some of our valued clients have to say about their experience working with us and the impact of roof lifting on their operations.
Most lifts are completed in 1–3 days per section, depending on the size of the roof and complexity of the project.
Absolutely. LIFTEX uses proprietary technology with a 100% success rate and strict adherence to OSHA and internal safety protocols.
In many cases, yes. Roof lifting is designed to minimize downtime and disruption to ongoing operations.
Buildings with extensive rooftop equipment, certain structural limitations, or zoning restrictions may require additional evaluation.
Yes. Roof lifting avoids the costs of land acquisition, new construction, and business relocation — often yielding faster ROI.
Clear Height: Distance from the floor to the lowest overhead obstruction (ideal for calculating usable vertical space).
Vanilla Shell: A basic building with four walls and a roof — ready for tenant-specific fit-out.
Columns/Beams: Vertical (columns) and horizontal (beams) structural steel elements that hold up the roof.
Floor Plan: A bird’s-eye view layout of the building, often with a structural grid. Bay: The space between four support columns, typically measured as 20’x20’ to 60’x60’.
MEP: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems in a building.
Fit-Out: Custom finishing of a space for tenant use — walls, flooring, equipment.
Joists: Horizontal steel components with an open web, forming part of the roof’s framework. Deck: The sheathing layer above joists/beams and below roofing material (often corrugated metal).
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Please note we do not service residential properties.
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