We don’t just lift roofs — we re-engineer space. If interior columns are limiting your floorplan, sightlines, or functionality, we can help you remove or reposition them with structural integrity and proven expertise.
This service involves eliminating or shifting existing vertical columns to open up your building’s interior. Since these columns support major structural loads, the process requires precise engineering and custom steel solutions. When done correctly, it transforms the way a building functions — without the need for new construction.
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We install deep structural beams beneath the ceiling to carry the load once a column is removed. It’s more budget-friendly but slightly reduces ceiling clearance.
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A clean-span solution that uses large trusses above the roof to suspend loads. Ideal for wide-open spaces (over 65’) and uninterrupted sightlines. This is the most complex but visually seamless approach.
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Instead of full removal, we shift columns 8–12 feet as needed — ideal for pools, warehouse bays, or improved layouts without changing structural systems entirely.
We install deep structural beams beneath the ceiling to carry the load once a column is removed. It’s more budget-friendly but slightly reduces ceiling clearance.
A clean-span solution that uses large trusses above the roof to suspend loads. Ideal for wide-open spaces (over 65’) and uninterrupted sightlines. This is the most complex but visually seamless approach.
Instead of full removal, we shift columns 8–12 feet as needed — ideal for pools, warehouse bays, or improved layouts without changing structural systems entirely.
Most projects start with a simple frustration: “This layout just doesn’t work.” Common motivations include:
Instead of demolishing or abandoning your space, let’s make it work smarter.
Safer Development – Roseland, NJ Removed every other column to create wider warehouse bays (25×50’).
Heights Church – Richmond, VA Installed 120’ custom trusses to eliminate column interruptions in the sanctuary.
Safer Development – Roseland, NJ Removed every other column to create wider warehouse bays (25×50’).
Heights Church – Richmond, VA Installed 120’ custom trusses to eliminate column interruptions in the sanctuary.
Column removal and relocation is a high-precision operation that includes:
Seamless coordination with roofing and finishing teams
It’s not simple — but it’s powerful. When executed by LIFTEX, the result is a completely new level of functionality and flow within your space. As industry leaders in roof lifting, we understand how to sequence column removal within larger projects. In some cases, it’s best to remove columns before the lift. In others, we wait until after. Our approach is always guided by logistics, engineering, and long-term performance.
Many companies subcontract steelwork after a lift, leaving roofs “floating” and project quality uncertain. Not LIFTEX.
We handle the entire process in-house —from lifting to re-support— ensuring safety, efficiency, and seamless coordination. With our proprietary system and experienced ironworkers, you get one team, one standard, and zero compromise.
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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