Hydraulic Cylinder Repair in Denver, CO
Rebuilds, reseals, rod polishing and pressure testing — done in-house by Pro Lift Solutions in Lakewood. Same-day diagnostics across the Denver metro and 24/7 emergency response.
When a cylinder fails, downtime is the real cost. We rebuild every type of hydraulic cylinder used in construction, agricultural, lift and industrial equipment — and we do it on a pressure-test bench in our own shop, so you get a unit that's actually been verified before it ships back to your machine.
What we fix
Five cylinder types cover roughly 95% of what comes through the shop. If yours is something else, send a photo and serial — we'll tell you straight if it's something we should take or refer out.
Tie-rod cylinders
The workhorse of agricultural and light industrial gear. Bent rods, blown seals, scored barrels — we straighten, rechrome (via partner shop) and reseal. Most tie-rods turn around in 24-72 hours.
Welded cylinders
Common on excavators, skid steers and heavy lift gear. We cut, repack, replace internal piston nuts and re-weld to spec. Verified at full working pressure before it leaves the bench.
Telescopic cylinders
Multi-stage units from dump trucks, refuse equipment and aerial platforms. Stage-by-stage teardown, packing replacement, alignment check. Plan for 48-96 hours given the staging complexity.
Mill-type cylinders
Heavy-duty industrial cylinders with bolted heads. We pull, inspect bores, hone if needed, replace seals and torque to manufacturer spec.
Servo and high-pressure
Precision units used in injection molding and presses. Tighter tolerances, longer test cycles. We coordinate with your machine builder when proprietary seals are involved.
Our process
Four steps, no surprises. Every step is documented in your customer tracking link so you see what's happening without having to call.
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1 · Diagnostic
On-site or in-shop teardown to identify root cause — not just the failed seal, but why it failed (contamination, misalignment, overpressure, age).
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2 · Itemized estimate
Digital estimate with line-by-line parts and labor sent before any work begins. You sign and approve before we touch a wrench.
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3 · Rebuild
Disassembly, cleaning, seal kit installation, rod polishing, reassembly. Photos at key milestones go to your tracking link.
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4 · Pressure test & return
Every unit gets cycled on the bench at working pressure before it ships. You get the test report along with the rebuilt cylinder.
Why Pro Lift Solutions
Six things every fleet manager in the Denver metro should know about us before calling anyone else.
In-house pressure-test bench
Most independent shops outsource pressure verification. We do it in our own Lakewood shop, so every cylinder leaves verified at working pressure. No "it should be fine" estimates.
Bilingual English / Spanish
Helver and the team speak both, fluently. Spanish-speaking operators are not handed off to a translator. Quotes, ESIGN estimates and shop floor communication all happen in your language.
Owner-operated, not absentee
Helver Ortega is the founder and the lead technician. The person diagnosing your problem is the person who signs the warranty.
Transparent digital ESIGN estimates
Every job gets a written estimate before work begins. No phone-call surprises. If we have to route work out (hard-chrome, proprietary servo seals), the partner's portion is itemized separately.
Same-day diagnostics, 24/7 emergency
Most diagnostics happen the day you call. After-hours hydraulic failures get a real human, not voicemail. Dispatch is included in service, not a separate line item.
Built for commercial downtime math
We understand that a forklift or cylinder down is $400+/hour in lost production. Our scheduling, parts inventory and partner network are all built around that reality, not around residential expectations.
Service area
We work across the Denver metro and the Front Range — pickup and delivery available within roughly a 30-mile radius of Lakewood. Beyond that we coordinate freight at cost.
- Denver
- Lakewood
- Golden
- Arvada
- Aurora
- Wheat Ridge
- Englewood
- Westminster
What customers say
Helver had our excavator cylinder back on the machine in under three days, fully tested. Last shop took two weeks and it leaked again in a month.
The digital estimate was the difference. I could see exactly what I was paying for, signed it from my phone, and the work matched.
Frequently asked questions
Do you rebuild or just replace seals?
Both. If the rod and barrel are within spec, a reseal is the right call and the cheapest. If the rod is scored or the barrel is out of round, you need a full rebuild — we'll tell you which one in the estimate, with photos.
Can you come on-site or do I have to bring it to the shop?
Both options. On-site diagnostics across the Denver metro for a flat dispatch fee. For full rebuilds we usually pull the cylinder and bring it back — the pressure-test bench is in the shop and we want every unit verified before it goes back on your machine.
Do you handle emergencies?
Yes — 24/7 emergency response is included in our service. Call (720) 472-8823 directly. We can usually have someone diagnosing within a few hours during business hours and same-day after-hours for genuinely urgent situations.
Do you offer a warranty?
30 days on all labor. Seal kits and parts carry their manufacturer warranty, which we pass through. If a rebuild leaks within warranty due to our work, we make it right at no charge.
How long does a rebuild typically take?
Tie-rod cylinders turn around in 24-72 hours once the unit is on the bench. Welded and mill-type usually 48-96 hours. Telescopic and servo can run longer (96-168 hours) because of staging complexity and parts. We give you a written ETA after diagnostics, not before — guessing on timeline before we open the unit is dishonest.
What does a rebuild cost — roughly?
Honest answer: it depends on cylinder size, seal type and whether the rod needs rechroming. A basic tie-rod reseal starts around $200-400. Full rebuild of a mid-size welded cylinder typically lands in the $600-1,400 range. Telescopic units with rod work can exceed $2,000. We never start work without a written estimate.
Send us your cylinder details
Photo, serial number and a quick description is enough to start. We'll come back same-day with a written estimate.