Leaders of the Roof Lifting Industry
New York has a space problem that isn’t going away.
From Long Island’s Nassau and Suffolk County distribution corridors to the outer boroughs of New York City and the manufacturing clusters of Westchester and the Hudson Valley, New York commercial real estate is among the most expensive in the world . . . and the most expensive to leave.
Warehouse and industrial owners across New York are caught between buildings that no longer have the clear height to run modern racking, robotics, or refrigeration systems, and a location they cannot afford to walk away from. The workforce is here. The permits are here. The logistics infrastructure is here.
That’s exactly where LIFTEX comes in. For over 50 years, we have invented and pioneered a unique process of commercial roof lifting, a patented, turnkey approach that lets you unlock massive additional vertical space using the building you already own.
We raise your existing roof without demolishing the structure, without relocating your operations, and without surrendering the address your business depends on.
“They raised a 45,000 sq ft roof, 12 feet – without rebuilding. LIFTEX handled it all with precision, speed and zero hassle. These guys are game changers”
Equity Industrial Partners CEO
Ground-up commercial construction in New York is a massive investment once land, permitting, site prep, and tenant improvement costs are included.
LIFTEX roof lifting typically runs at a fraction of new construction at any comparable scale.
In New York’s market, that gap is larger than almost anywhere in the country.
Most LIFTEX projects range from one-third to two-thirds the cost of building new. That means owners can bring in high-capacity racking, advanced cold storage systems, or tall-bay logistics infrastructure at a fraction of the price of starting over.
Roof Lifting
New Construction
We also provide rapid structural intervention for facilities requiring:
Whether you operate a cold storage facility on Long Island’s Route 110 corridor or a logistics hub in the outer boroughs, our roof lifting contractors and structural engineers provide specialized services for:
The cost of moving a New York business (lost productivity, tax increases, and the risk of losing a local workforce) can be devastating. Roof raising with LIFTEX gives you the room you need while keeping your operations exactly where they belong. Lifting a roof on an existing structure rather than relocating preserves the address, workforce, vendor relationships, and permits tied to your current facility.
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 Middletown, NY 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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