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ABOUT US

A cornerstone in the DC area's
rigging & construction industry
for over half a century.

1969. As the world watched the Apollo 11 moon landing, our founders saw space to launch a movement of their own. 

Today, United Rigging celebrates over 50 years of high-profile, high-finish static and dynamic rigging projects in the Washington DC metropolitan area and beyond. Our time-tested rigging practices have supported utility, medical, military, museum, and aeronautic projects, leading to our reputation for on-time installation of delicate, priceless materials with tight installation tolerance.

OUR SERVICES

  • Heavy Rigging and Hauling

  • Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Rigging

  • Plant Relocations & Installations

  • Medical Equipment Installations

  • Museum and Artifact Handling

  • Special Projects

OUR EXPERIENCE

We create the blueprint for getting major moves done. Our project managers and rigging experts rely on physics and engineering principles, safety protocols, and insights from our clients to ensure that each operation proceeds without incident.

 

In addition to being the force behind work that sustains the nation's infrastructure, we're proud to have executed iconic projects including removing The Statue of Freedom from atop the U.S. Capitol, demonstrating our ability to handle complex, legacy-defining work.

OUR PROMISE

Excellence. Agility. In every project. 

We invite you to explore our photo gallery to witness the breadth and depth of our work. From intricate medical equipment installations to hoisting and rigging landmark projects, our portfolio showcases our commitment to meeting rigorous industry standards in high-stakes environments.​

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TESTIMONIALS

Client Success Stories:
Hear What Our Clients Say

"It is important to note...components have a value of approximately $1,380,000 requiring tight installation tolerances. Your crew...was able to adapt to unforeseen circumstance as they arose without loss of time."

JOHN SCHLAEFER

Viacom Outdoor Sports Marketing

"There is not a single moment when we doubted the competence of your crew.

If there was a 'Flawless Rigging Company' award it would've gone to you."

ALEX YASBECK

University of Maryland Institute of Technology

"[The rigging supervisor's] ability to come up with innovative ideas to overcome exterior/interior site conditions/issues was a cut above an average install."

DANIEL ROOTS

Getinge USA, Inc.

OUR MISSION

Building a
Sustainable Future

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