What you get
Many older lifts still have sound structure but outdated controls, slow doors and tired cabins. Modernization replaces the parts that matter, so the lift ride is smoother, safer and cheaper to run without rebuilding the shaft.
- Smoother rides and quicker doors
- Safety devices brought up to current practice
- Better accessibility for elderly and mobility-impaired users
- Lower energy use from modern drives
How it works
Condition audit
We assess the machine, ropes, controller, doors and safety gear to see what can stay and what should go.
Scope options
You choose full replacement or a partial upgrade such as controller, doors or cabin, with the cost of each option laid out.
Upgrade works
Work is phased to keep downtime short, and the lift is tested and recertified before returning to service.
Follow-on service
The upgraded lift moves onto a maintenance plan so the improvement lasts.
Safer, easier to use, and often compliant
Typical upgrades that bring an older lift closer to current expectations:
- Door sensors and reopening on contact
- Accurate floor levelling for wheelchair and trolley access
- Automatic rescue device for power failures
- Emergency alarm, intercom and lighting
- Braille and audible floor announcements where the building calls for them
We advise on what applies to your building and local requirements during the condition audit.