Leaders of the Roof Lifting Industry
New Jersey has a space problem that isn’t going away.
The state sits within a day’s drive of a quarter of the country’s population and the Turnpike, I-95, I-78, and I-287 put NJ facilities within reach of New York and the entire Northeast. That access took years to establish, and it’s not something you can replicate by moving.
But land around the ports are scarce, and older buildings weren’t built to accommodate the highly mechanized, high-stacking systems that modern operations demand. NJ owners are caught between a building that no longer works and a location they can’t afford to leave, along with the workforce, vendor relationships, and permits tied to it.
That’s exactly where LIFTEX comes in. We raise the existing roof to create more vertical clearance and cubic footage, without giving up the address or the operational continuity that makes your facility so valuable.
For New Jersey building owners, roof lifting can be far more cost-effective than relocating or building new. Instead of taking on the cost of new land, major expansion, or operational disruption, you can increase usable space within the structure you already have.
LIFTEX helps NJ facilities gain the height and cubic footage they need while avoiding many of the expenses that come with traditional expansion.
For over 50 years LIFTEX has provided New Jersey businesses with an innovative building expansion opportunity that saves them time, money, and peace of mind. When a business requires more space, the instinct is to relocate or rebuild, although this can severely impact operations and revenue. Raising an existing roof allows businesses to unlock revenue potential while maintaining their current footprint.
Key advantages of LIFTEX roof lifting include:
1/3
Building Square Footage : 240,000
Pre Lift Roof Height : 16
Post Lift Roof Height : 28
Added Cubic Feet : 1,202,338
2/3
Building Square Footage : 128,880
Pre Lift Roof Height : 16
Post Lift Roof Height : 37
Added Cubic Feet : 2,706,480
3/3
Building Square Footage : 38,955
Pre Lift Roof Height : 20
Post Lift Roof Height : 36
Added Cubic Feet : 623,280
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
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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