Crane & Rigging Services in Austin, TX

Down South Crane & Rigging provides operated crane and rigging services in Austin, supporting industrial and commercial construction projects that require certified crews, engineered planning, and reliable execution. We serve contractors, facility owners, and project managers across the Austin area with crane services, fabrication, and construction support built for demanding jobsites.


We do not offer bare crane rentals. Every project includes qualified operators, experienced rigging crews, and coordinated planning to ensure safe and efficient execution.


Call (512) 413-7263 to discuss your Austin-area project.

Operated Crane & Rigging Services in Austin

Our crane and rigging services are designed for industrial and commercial applications throughout the Austin metro area.

Crane Services

  • Operated crane services only

  • Rough Terrain (RT) cranes

  • Lattice boom crawler cranes

  • CCO-certified crane operators

  • Qualified rigging crews

We support routine lifts, complex installations, and critical lift operations where precision and safety are required.

Engineered & 3D Lift Planning

Complex projects demand detailed planning. Our team develops engineered and 3D lift plans to support safe execution on Austin-area jobsites.



  • Engineered lift plans

  • 3D lift planning and visualization

  • Load path and capacity analysis

  • Coordination with site logistics and sequencing

This planning-first approach helps reduce risk and prevent delays before equipment arrives on site.

Additional Construction & Fabrication Services

In addition to crane and rigging services, we provide construction support that allows Austin-area projects to work with fewer vendors and better coordination.

Structural Steel Fabrication

  • Joists and trusses

  • Access steel, platforms, ladders

  • Handrails and guardrails

  • Shop drawings, delegated design, and procurement

  • Certified and tested welders

  • Fabrication to AISC standard

Mechanical Piping Fabrication

  • Carbon steel and stainless steel piping

  • Fabrication up to 24-inch pipe

  • Certified and tested welders

  • Shop drawings and procurement

  • No orbital welding services

Structural Steel Erection

  • Modular erection capabilities

  • NCCER-certified ironworkers

  • Anchor bolt installation

  • Field surveys

  • CJP and PJP welded connections

  • QC and third-party QC coordination

Civil & Concrete Services

  • Concrete pads, pedestals, and platforms

  • Light earthwork

  • Surveying services

  • Level, plumb, forming, and shooting elevations

Industries We Support in Austin

Our Austin crane and construction services support a wide range of industries, including:


  • Industrial manufacturing facilities
  • Energy and power infrastructure
  • Commercial construction
  • Structural steel and fabrication projects
  • Mechanical and process facilities
  • Infrastructure and specialty projects

We are experienced working in active facilities and high-growth construction environments throughout Central Texas.

Why Choose Down South Crane & Rigging in Austin

Operated crane services only — no bare rentals

Certified crane operators and rigging crews

Engineered and 3D lift planning

Integrated fabrication, erection, and civil support

Industrial and commercial project focus

Safety-driven execution and quality control

Our team understands the pace and complexity of construction in the Austin market and is prepared to support projects from planning through execution.

Serving Austin & Surrounding Areas

We support projects throughout the Austin metro area and Central Texas, including surrounding industrial and commercial corridors. Regional and out-of-area projects are supported as required.

Request Crane & Rigging Services in Austin, TX

If you’re planning a project in Austin and need qualified crane and rigging services, our team is ready to review your scope and provide responsive support.


Call (512) 413-7263 or submit a request through our contact form to get started.