Services
A high failure rate, an uncomfortable ride and high energy consumption all point to modernisation. We offer solutions at three levels, from component retrofit to full replacement.
Is it time?
If two or more of these apply to your building, we recommend booking a survey appointment.
A lift's economic life is typically 20 to 25 years. After year 15 component failures accelerate and spare parts become harder to source.
A lift that stops several times a year exceeds its maintenance budget. When repair cost approaches renewal cost, the decision is clear.
Old lifts with geared machines can consume close to twice the energy of their gearless synchronous equivalents.
Jerky starts, a step at the landing and noise all indicate that the control system and drive need renewal.
A red label at periodic inspection requires the lift to be taken out of service; a yellow label requires shortcomings to be resolved.
If the building function has changed or floors have been added, existing capacity and speed may fall short; a traffic analysis reveals this.
Three levels
After the survey we share which level is needed and why. Proposing a wider scope than necessary is not our business.
Individual components
Individual components such as the door operator, control panels, car interior or drive unit are renewed. This is the shortest and lowest-budget option, and the lift usually returns to service within a few days.
When?
Structure and shaft are sound but specific components have reached end of life
Major systems
The control system, traction machine and safety circuits are completely renewed while the shaft and structure are retained. A geared machine is converted to gearless synchronous drive, energy consumption falls markedly and ride comfort approaches that of a new lift.
When?
Control system and drive are outdated but the shaft and car frame remain usable
All equipment
The existing equipment is fully removed and a new lift installed in its place. Car size, capacity, speed and stop count can be redefined; a machine room lift can be converted to a machine room-less platform, returning the freed space to the building.
When?
The lift is over 25 years old, or capacity and speed needs have changed
Process
The existing equipment is examined, energy consumption is measured, and fault history and periodic inspection reports are reviewed.
Which of the three levels is required is reported with reasoning, and alternatives are presented with a cost and duration comparison.
In multi-lift buildings work proceeds in sequence, planned so that at least one lift always stays in service.
Testing, an updated CE file, a new warranty certificate and handover ready for periodic inspection.
Our technical team visits your building, examines the existing lift, measures energy consumption and reports which level is needed and why.
