Crane Inspection
Equipment failures can happen when you least expect them, bringing your entire operation to a halt.
Don’t wait for a breakdown to force your hand. Book a professional crane inspection in Auckland with our
crane repair company and gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing your equipment is safe, compliant, and ready to perform.
In New Zealand, workplace health and safety legislation is crystal clear: if you operate lifting equipment, you’re legally required to ensure it’s safe and fit for purpose.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 places direct responsibility on you as a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) to maintain safe equipment. Fall short of these requirements and you’re looking at hefty fines, prosecution, and in severe cases, imprisonment. A proper crane inspection schedule keeps you on the right side of the law and protects you from liability if something goes wrong.
When your crane breaks down mid-operation, you’re not just paying for emergency crane repairs at premium rates; you’re also dealing with project delays, idle workers still on the clock, missed deadlines, and frustrated clients. Instead of costly reactive maintenance costs, regular crane safety inspections catch warning signs early, allowing you to fix these issues at a fraction of what an emergency repair would cost.
Crane accidents are also among the most serious workplace incidents, often resulting in fatalities or life-changing injuries. Regular inspections ensure your workers can trust that the equipment they’re operating is safe and protects your investment. Well-maintained cranes that receive consistent professional attention can operate reliably for decades, delaying the substantial cost of replacement or major overhauls.
Pre-Operational Inspections
These quick but crucial checks, which occur before every shift or at the start of each working day, identify obvious problems before they escalate into dangerous situations.
While many of these checks can be performed by certified crane inspectors, our team provides the training and checklists you need to ensure your pre-operational inspection procedures are effective and compliant.
Periodic Safety Inspections
These thorough examinations are scheduled at regular intervals—monthly, quarterly, six-monthly, or annually, depending on your crane type, usage intensity, and regulatory requirements.
These inspections are your scheduled opportunity to catch developing problems before they impact operations or safety.
Our team has extensive experience inspecting overhead cranes in warehouses, gantry cranes on industrial sites, and workshop cranes in engineering facilities.
Post-Repair Inspections
After any significant repair, modification, or component replacement, your crane needs professional verification before it returns to service.
Post-repair
crane inspection services
ensure that the work has been completed correctly, all systems are functioning as intended, and the crane is safe to operate under load.
This is particularly important following
crane automation upgrades or control system modifications.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Considering buying a second-hand crane? Don’t rely on the seller’s word or a quick visual check.
Our in-depth crane inspections provide an honest assessment of what you're buying: what works well, what requires immediate attention, what will need replacement soon, and whether the asking price accurately reflects its actual condition.
We inspect everything from compact workshop cranes to heavy-capacity overhead gantry systems.
Why Choose NCT?
The biggest difference between us and other crane inspection companies? Every member of our team is a fully qualified electrician, not just a mechanic. While a standard mechanical inspection might spot worn components or visible damage, it takes an electrician's trained eye to identify failing contactors, degraded insulation, control system faults, or the subtle electrical issues that cause intermittent failures.
With over 60 years of combined experience across our team, we’ve got the expertise to carry out comprehensive crane inspections on all crane brands and models with no limitations.
When you need a crane inspection near you urgently, we guarantee a 2-hour emergency response throughout Auckland. Local businesses trust our crane inspection company’s expertise and attention to detail to keep their lifting equipment safe, compliant, and operational.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do cranes need to be inspected?
While annual inspections meet the basic legal requirement, we typically recommend quarterly professional inspections for cranes in regular commercial use. It's the sweet spot between catching problems early and managing costs effectively.
For high-intensity operations, monthly professional crane inspection services provide the oversight needed to prevent unexpected failures.
How long does a crane inspection take?
The duration depends on the type of inspection you need. A quick daily check can take minutes, while a more comprehensive annual inspection is a multi-hour commitment.
Your full annual inspection is the most thorough examination your crane receives, and it takes the time it deserves—typically between two and four hours, sometimes longer for complex equipment. When you work with NCT, we'll give you a realistic timeframe based on your specific equipment and requirements, ensuring we minimise downtime and get you back to work as soon as possible.
What happens if my crane fails inspection?
First, our certified crane inspectors clearly explain what we've found and the severity of the problems. Then, we’ll provide you with a clear action plan that includes repair costs and timeframes, allowing you to plan your next move accordingly.
As a full-service crane repair and maintenance company with qualified electricians on staff, we can handle the repairs needed to get your crane back in working order. Whether it’s electrical systems, control panels, or hydraulic crane service work, our team has the expertise to address whatever issues have been identified.
Once repairs are completed, we'll conduct a thorough re-inspection to verify everything has been fixed correctly and your crane is safe to return to service.
