Leaders of the Roof Lifting Industry
Illinois is a major manufacturing and logistics hub, making industrial space too valuable to leave behind. But many existing facilities no longer offer the vertical clearance needed for modern warehousing, automation, and production.
That’s where LIFTEX comes in.
For over 50 years, LIFTEX roof lifting has helped businesses safely lift roof structures without rebuilding or relocating. Our patented process adds valuable vertical space while keeping your operations running in the location you’ve already invested in.
Whether you’re planning an expansion or addressing structural challenges, LIFTEX helps Illinois industrial facilities:
If you’re comparing the cost to raise roof structures with rebuilding, roof lifting often delivers a faster, more cost-effective solution while keeping your existing facility and operations in place.
Relocating an industrial operation often means much more than purchasing another building. Companies risk losing trained employees, disrupting supply chains, delaying production, and increasing operating costs.
By lifting a roof instead of relocating, businesses can continue operating from the location that already works for them.
Key advantages of LIFTEX roof lifting include:
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 Saddle & Cycle Club 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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