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15 Elevator Facilities Statistics To Know in 2024
As we stride into 2024, the realm of elevator facilities witnesses intriguing shifts, shaped by a confluence of technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, and safety mandates. Each elevator carries 20,000 people per year. Understanding the nuanced...
What Type of Equipment is LOLER Relevant To?
In the realm of workplace safety and operations, understanding regulations and their applicability to various equipment is paramount. One such set of regulations that holds significant importance, particularly concerning lifting equipment, is LOLER (Lifting Operations...
How Are Pulleys Used in Elevators? Find Out Here
When one of our engineers visits a commercial building for a routine maintenance check, the sheave and pulley system is one of the first things they inspect — and one of the most revealing. Worn rope grooves, flattened cable contact surfaces, or uneven bearing wear...
What Does LOLER Stand For in Health & Safety?
Navigating the labyrinth of health and safety regulations can be as daunting as it is essential. For commercial building owners and those overseeing compliance, understanding and adhering to the rigorous standards set by the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment...
How Long Does It Take to Fix an Elevator?
The honest answer is: it depends on what's broken. A door sensor fault is a morning's work. A full controller replacement can take three days. A hydraulic pump rebuild can put a lift out of service for a week. I'm Ross Darcy, Operations Manager at Future Lift...
How Much Does It Cost To Fix an Elevator? UK Guide
The cost of fixing an elevator depends almost entirely on what is wrong with it, how old it is, and whether repair is still the right answer. A door sensor replacement costs a few hundred pounds. A motor replacement costs several thousand. A full control system...
How Long Do Landlords Have to Fix Elevators If Broken?
There is no specific number of days written into UK law that gives a landlord to fix a broken elevator. The legal standard is 'reasonable time,' and what is reasonable depends on the severity of the fault — specifically, whether the broken lift prevents tenants from...
Here’s How To Fix Elevators When They’re Faulty
When a lift develops a fault, the first question building managers ask is: can we fix this ourselves? The answer is almost always no — and the reason is not just regulatory, it is practical. Lift systems are mechanically and electrically complex, and an incomplete or...
What are Commercial Lifts & Why Are They Needed?
The technology for lifting is constantly changing, and this is certainly true for lifts and elevators in commercial buildings. Making spaces accessible for everyone is something many commercial building owners are making a priority in both old and new public and...
13 Passenger Lift Safety Rules Your Building Needs
There are thirteen safety rules in this article. Most buildings comply with eight of them routinely. The other five are where enforcement action actually happens. I'm Ross Darcy, Operations Manager at Future Lift Services. We hold CHAS, SMAS WorkSafe and...
How Are Elevators Built? Your Guide
Understanding how a lift is built helps building owners and managers understand why maintenance matters, what can fail, and what a competent installer should be doing during a project. I'm Ross Darcy, Operations Manager at Future Lift Services. We manage the full...
Why Do Elevators Get Stuck? 7 Causes
Elevators malfunction at least four times a year on average, according to data from a smart lift technology expert, and each malfunction takes an average of four hours to fix. Across the UK's approximately 300,000 lifts, that adds up to a significant volume of...
What is a Hydraulic Passenger Lift?
Hydraulic passenger lift systems are widely used in lifts around the world because they can handle extremely large lifting and simplify the entire lifting process. Hydraulic lifts are widely utilised in passenger lifts, goods and service lifts, and even vehicle lifts...
A Guide To Hotel Lifts: Sizes, Types & How To Choose
Passenger elevators are a must for any large-scale hotel. Hotel lifts provide guests with a simple means to travel from one floor to another without having to descend, enhancing the overall experience. A hotel lift can also improve the effectiveness and customer...
How Much Does a Commercial Lift Cost To Install?
FrThe most common question we receive from commercial building managers is: how much does a commercial lift actually cost to install? The honest answer is that it depends — but in this guide we break down every factor that drives the price, give you real indicative...
When is a Lift Required in a Commercial Building?
Most commercial buildings with two or more floors are legally required to provide lift access. But the question of when exactly a lift is required — and what type — is more nuanced than a simple floor count suggests. The legal framework involves the Equality Act 2010,...
What are the Lift Requirements in Flats in the UK?
Most guidance on lift requirements in UK flats quotes Building Regulations Part M and stops there. The reality is more nuanced — the trigger for a mandatory lift is not just about floor count, but about building type, occupancy, planning conditions, and the specific...
How Much Does Lift Maintenance Cost in the UK?
Lift maintenance in the UK typically costs £90–£200 per service visit for a standard commercial or residential passenger lift. An annual maintenance contract — which usually includes two service visits per year plus the LOLER statutory examination — will typically run...