Working on any project that requires you to be on a ladder or platform can be challenging, and often stability is essential, so finding a better option could be necessary. An aerial lift rental can be the perfect solution, and there are several kinds available to make your project more manageable.

Lift Style and Height

When considering an aerial lift rental for your project, you may need to go to the lift rental company near you to check out several different machines for the job. A platform lift is typically the most stable option. If you are working outside a building or need to reach lights in a parking area, these lifts can quickly move around under their own power. Many have telescopic arms to allow you to move closer to the work, so you are never stretching out over the edge of the lift. 

If you know the height you need to reach, let the rental agent know so they can show you some aerial lifts that will meet your needs without being overkill. The goal is to reach the height comfortably on a stable platform to get the work done without fighting the machine in the process, and the right aerial lift rental can do that for you. 

Indoor Lifts

When your project means working inside a space, you can still use an aerial lift rental, but you may need to consider an electric or propane-powered lift to work safely without filling the space full of carbon monoxide gas. For indoor use on a flat surface like a concrete floor, the aerial lift rental service may suggest a scissor lift that raises straight up into the air because they provide a solid platform that is large enough for one or two people to work from at the same time. 

However, if you need to get into a spot above some machinery or something on the floor, you may need a boom-type lift that allows you to raise up and then move into the location from one side to ensure you can get appropriately positioned to use the lift safely. Often if you go over the job with the aerial lift rental service, they will have some ideas for you, or if you already know what you need, they can provide it.

Lift Delivery and Pickup

When renting an aerial lift, it is essential to ask the aerial lift rental service about the delivery and pickup of the equipment. Most rental services have a track to deliver the equipment with and are happy to bring it to you and pick it up when you are done. In some situations, the rental service will ask you not to transport the lift yourself and will even come and move it from one job to another if needed to ensure the machine is not damaged during transport.  

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