Leaders of the Roof Lifting Industry
When an Ohio facility hits its vertical limit, most owners assume the only options are a grueling relocation or an expensive outward expansion. LIFTEX provides a third, more intelligent path.
For over 50 years, we have invented and pioneered a unique process of roof lifting, allowing you to unlock massive additional space on the land you already own. By raising your existing roof, you bypass the logistical nightmare of moving and the staggering costs of new construction.
Naturally, every facility owner’s first question is about the cost to raise a roof, and the financial advantage is substantial: most LIFTEX roof lifting projects range from ⅓ to ⅔ the cost of new construction. In other words, owners can integrate high-capacity machinery or dramatically expand vertical inventory at a budget-friendly alternative to a total rebuild.
Moving a business is a serious financial drain once you tally up the downtime, increased property taxes, and the sheer chaos of logistics. LIFTEX’s advanced roof lifting service provides a remarkably efficient alternative, allowing you to expand your current facility while minimizing disruption and preserving the location that already works for you.
By choosing to lift rather than relocate, you gain access to these benefits:
1/2
Building Square Footage : 4,212
Pre Lift Roof Height : 13,5
Post Lift Roof Height : 24,5
Added Cubic Feet : 46,332
2/2
Building Square Footage : 80,000
Pre Lift Roof Height : 22
Post Lift Roof Height : 38
Added Cubic Feet : 1,280,000
Building Square Footage : 4,212
Pre Lift Roof Height : 13,5
Post Lift Roof Height : 24,5
Added Cubic Feet : 46,332
Building Square Footage : 80,000
Pre Lift Roof Height : 22
Post Lift Roof Height : 38
Added Cubic Feet : 1,280,000
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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