At Lift Services, we provide expert lift repair solutions for passenger lifts, goods lifts, platform lifts, home lifts, and specialist lift systems across the UK.
We understand that when a lift fails, it can cause inconvenience, operational delays, and safety concerns.
Our team responds quickly, accurately diagnoses faults, and restores your lift to full working order, ensuring compliance with all UK lift safety regulations.
Request a free site survey from our expert lift maintenance team today.
How Much Do Lift Repairs Cost?
Lift repair costs range from £150 to £2,000+.
The cost depends on the complexity of the repair, the type of lift, and whether specialist parts are required.
Minor repairs may be relatively inexpensive, while significant work involving motors, gearboxes, or full modernisation will cost more.
We always provide a clear, itemised quotation before work begins, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Clients with a maintenance contract often benefit from reduced repair costs or inclusive cover for certain faults.
What Are The Benefits Of Professional Lift Repairs?
The benefits of professional lift repairs include restoring safety, improving reliability, and protecting your investment.
Key benefits include:
Restores safe and compliant operation for passenger and goods transport
Minimises downtime with quick and effective fault resolution
Extends the lifespan of lift equipment through correct repair practices
Ensures compliance with UK lift safety laws and standards
Reduces long-term costs by preventing secondary damage from unresolved faults
What Does Lift Repair Involve?
Lift repair involves diagnosing faults, replacing damaged or worn components, and restoring the lift to safe and reliable working condition.
It is a reactive service carried out after a breakdown, malfunction, or safety issue is detected.
An engineer conducts a detailed assessment using diagnostic tools and manual checks to identify the root cause of the issue, whether it is electrical, mechanical, or software-related.
Engineers may realign guide rails, adjust tension in ropes or chains, or calibrate the braking system to ensure smooth and safe operation.
Repairs often include testing and restoring key safety functions such as emergency alarms, intercoms, emergency lighting, and manual lowering mechanisms.
Some lifts require control systems to be reset or reprogrammed following repairs, particularly after faults caused by software errors or power surges.
After repairs are complete, the lift undergoes testing to verify full functionality and compliance with LOLER 1998 and BS EN 81 standards, including load testing and operational verification.
Is Emergency Lift Repair Available Outside Normal Hours?
We offer 24/7 emergency lift repair services, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Our emergency call-out team is available for clients with a reactive service agreement or urgent access requirements. This is especially important for lifts in hospitals, schools, or public buildings, where downtime can impact safety or operations.
Response times vary by contract type, but priority is always given to critical systems.
Is it Better to Repair or Modernise?
Repairs are suitable for isolated faults, while modernisation is better for outdated or unreliable lifts.
If your lift is frequently breaking down, non-compliant with current standards, or parts are challenging to source, modernisation may be more cost-effective in the long term.
We assess the condition, age, and usage of your lift to provide a clear comparison.
Our goal is to recommend the most reliable and value-driven solution for your building.
Will I Get a Report After the Repair?
You will receive a full repair report after the work is completed.
The report provides a clear breakdown of the identified fault, the repair carried out, and any parts replaced.
It also notes the condition of the lift at the time of repair and highlights any further issues that may require attention.
The complete repair report helps you maintain compliance with LOLER 1998 and provides a record for insurance, maintenance tracking, or audit purposes.
Do I Need to Shut Down the Building During a Lift Repair?
Lift repairs are carried out without the need to close the building.
Most repairs are localised to the lift shaft, machine room, or control panels, with minimal disruption to surrounding areas.
In schools, hospitals, or offices, we can work outside core hours to reduce interference with daily operations.
If temporary shutdowns are needed for safety, we coordinate them in advance.
When Should You Arrange Lift Repairs?
Repairs should be arranged as soon as you notice unusual lift behaviour such as jerky movement, unusual noises, slow response times, or error messages.
Ignoring these signs can cause further wear to parts, increase the cost of repair, and pose safety risks to users.
In high-traffic environments such as hospitals, care homes, and commercial buildings, arranging repairs promptly is crucial to prevent operational downtime and ensure safe access.
What Types Of Lifts Can Be Repaired?
We repair virtually all lift types, including traction and hydraulic passenger lifts, goods-only lifts, wheelchair platform lifts, home lifts, scissor lifts, and dumbwaiters.
Our engineers are trained to work on systems from all leading manufacturers, as well as older or custom-built lifts where parts may no longer be readily available.
Where required, we can fabricate bespoke components or upgrade existing systems to modern standards.
How Long Do Lift Repairs Take?
Lift repairs take anywhere from a few hours to several days, depending on the fault and parts availability.
Repair time varies according to the nature of the fault and the availability of parts.
Minor issues, such as sensor replacements or door adjustments, can usually be resolved within 2–4 hours.
More complex faults involving motors, controllers, or drive systems may take 1 to 3 days.
In urgent cases, we prioritise fast response and, where possible, offer temporary solutions to restore basic functionality while waiting for full repair parts.
Do You Offer Emergency Lift Repairs?
We provide a 24/7 emergency lift repair service for breakdowns that require immediate attention.
Our rapid-response engineers prioritise lifts that are critical to access, such as those in healthcare facilities or residential buildings with vulnerable occupants.
We aim to attend as quickly as possible and resolve the issue during the first visit.
Can Old Or Obsolete Lifts Be Repaired?
Old or obsolete lifts can often be repaired, although the scope, cost, and availability of parts will vary depending on the lift's age, manufacturer, and condition.
In many cases, targeted repairs can restore function, but for very outdated systems, partial or full modernisation may be a more sustainable long-term solution.
Even if the original manufacturer no longer produces parts, we can often source compatible alternatives or fabricate components to match.
Where repairs are no longer cost-effective, we can recommend and carry out partial or full lift modernisation to improve reliability, safety, and performance while keeping as much of the existing infrastructure as possible.
Do You Provide A Warranty On Repairs?
Lift Services provides a warranty on all repair work, covering both the replacement parts and labour for a specified period.
Our standard repair warranty is 3 to 12 months, depending on the nature of the repair, the part replaced, and the manufacturer’s warranty terms.
Every job is tested thoroughly before handover to ensure the lift is safe and performing as expected.
Extended warranties may be available for certain components or systems.
Get a Free Quote for Lift Repairs Now
A reliable lift is essential for safe, smooth, and efficient building operations.
At Lift Services, we combine technical expertise with a fast, customer-focused response to deliver repairs that last.
Our experienced engineers are ready to get your lift moving again without delay.
Whether you need urgent fault resolution or planned component replacement, we’ll ensure your lift is restored quickly, safely, and cost-effectively.
Contact Lift Services today for a free repair quote or to arrange an emergency callout.