Crane work in Greer, Duncan and Lyman
West of Spartanburg along I-85, Greer and its neighbors mix new warehouses, old mill streets and fast-growing subdivisions. Which office signs off depends on the county line and who owns the road.
Who issues a permit for a crane on a Greer road?
It depends on the road. The Greer CPW Developer's Guide lists four possible owners for encroachment permits: SCDOT, Greenville County, Spartanburg County and the City of Greer. Greer itself straddles both counties, so check the road owner before you book.
- Greer sits in both Greenville and Spartanburg counties.
- Encroachment permits can come from SCDOT, either county or the City of Greer.
- Greer CPW owns the electric lines in much of the city.
- Truck traffic around the Inland Port can slow a crane on SC 101 and I-85.
One city, two counties
Greer is split between Greenville County and Spartanburg County, and the line runs right through town. Duncan, Lyman and Wellford sit to the east in Spartanburg County, strung along US 29 and I-85.
That matters for permits. The Greer CPW Developer’s Guide says encroachment permits can come from SCDOT, Greenville County, Spartanburg County or the City of Greer, depending on who owns the road. Get the owner right before the crane is booked.
Four possible road owners around Greer
- SCDOT. I-85, SC 101, SC 290, US 29 and most numbered routes. Permits go through SCDOT’s online EPPS Next system, with no fee.
- Spartanburg or Greenville County. County roads outside town limits, depending on the side of the line.
- City of Greer. Streets inside city limits, including the downtown blocks on Trade Street.
- Town streets in Duncan, Lyman and Wellford. Ask at each town hall.
Warehouses, the Inland Port and GSP
The SC Ports Inland Port Greer finished a $55 million expansion in March 2025, adding 50% more container yard capacity and 9,000 feet of rail, with room for 300,000 rail lifts a year. Trucks from the port and the warehouses around it fill SC 101 and I-85 at shift changes, so a crane coming from Spartanburg should plan its run around them.
GSP airport sits just south of Greer. A tall boom near the airport can need FAA notice, so mention how close the site is.
Power and utilities
Greer CPW provides electric and gas service in much of Greer, according to its Developer’s Guide. If a line runs near the lift, call the utility early. Federal rules keep a crane at least 10 feet from lines up to 50 kV.
What a Greer-area lift costs
On the printed sheet, a 40-ton crane is $211 an hour and a 55-ton is $242, each with a 4-hour floor. A rooftop unit on a Duncan warehouse office or precast panels on a Wellford building usually run 4 to 6 hours with travel. See the rates page for more.
More questions
Is a crane more expensive in Greer than in Spartanburg?
Only by the drive. With portal to portal billing the trip counts, so a yard on the far side of Spartanburg adds some time. On the printed sheet, each extra hour of a 40-ton is $211.
Who do I call about power lines in Greer?
In much of the city, Greer CPW provides the electric service. Outside its area, it is the utility on your bill. Call them early if a line is close to where the crane needs to work.
Can a crane work near GSP airport?
Yes, but a tall boom close to the airport can need FAA notice before it goes up. Tell the operator how close the site is so they can check.
Where the Spartanburg facts come from
- Greer CPW, Developer's Guide (PDF)
- SC Ports, Inland Port Greer expansion complete
- SCDOT, encroachment permits
- 14 CFR 77.9, FAA notice for construction
- Lift Techs Crane & Rigging, "Who We Are" rate list
Have a Spartanburg operator price this lift
Best guesses are fine.
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