Lift maintenance services

As a responsible lift owner, you need to schedule regular lift servicing as a priority to ensure the safety of your customers, guests, tenants, or staff.

Keeping your lift well-maintained is an essential part of ensuring your equipment’s longevity and will, in turn, put a stop to any unnecessary repairs due to a lack of preventative maintenance.

Most lifts generally don’t need much care; we would only recommend between 2-4 services per year to ensure your equipment is primed and running at 100% of its capabilities.

We understand the importance of keeping your equipment running all day long, so our engineers will perform a service in around 30 minutes. We’ll then provide a full report on your lift maintenance and health for your records.

Below, we’ve shared a quick breakdown of the tasks that are typically performed by our engineers during a scheduled lift service:

We don’t only maintain lifts—we install them too. That means we have extensive knowledge of the correct workings of a variety of lift types, putting us in the best position to ensure the correct maintenance is performed on your lit model.

With S&D Lifts, you can count on our proactive maintenance solutions tailored to your specific needs, providing you with the continued assurance of safe lift operations and uninterrupted access to your equipment.

No, in the UK, lift maintenance isn’t explicitly mandated by a specific law. However, it is governed by various regulations and standards to ensure lift safety and compliance. Lifts are subject to inspection and maintenance requirements outlined in health and safety regulations, such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). These regulations require employers and building owners to ensure that lifts are properly maintained, inspected, and serviced to ensure they are safe for use by employees and visitors.

The difference between lift maintenance and inspections is that maintenance involves specific servicing tasks, while inspections are intended to assess a lift’s function and operation and don’t always necessitate work. Lift maintenance involves regular upkeep tasks, like lubricating moving parts, checking electrical systems, and repairing any faults, to ensure a lift is functioning correctly and safely. Lft inspections are periodic assessments, carried out by qualified inspectors, to evaluate the overall condition and safety of the lift. Inspections and maintenance may be conducted concurrently.

The average cost of lift maintenance in the UK is between £1,000 to £3,000 per year for standard passenger lifts. However, there are so many variables that affect the cost of lift maintenance services, including the type of lift, its age, usage, and the level/frequency of service required. To get the most accurate price for your own situation, contact our team to obtain a tailored quote based on the information you provide.

The frequency of your lift servicing depends on various factors, including the type of lift, its usage, and regulatory requirements. The general rule is that lifts should be serviced at least annually to ensure they remain safe and operational. We can advise you on how often you’ll require our lift maintenance services based on the factors mentioned above.

The building owner or manager is generally responsible for lift maintenance, although this can vary depending on the type of building and contractual agreements. In commercial buildings, it’s usually always the building owner who needs to ensure that lifts are properly maintained and serviced, while in residential buildings, the responsibility may fall on the property management company.