Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Lift Engineering Partner
Established in 1907, we are a fourth-generation family-owned business specialising in comprehensive lift solutions. Our expertise spans 24/7 emergency call-out services, maintenance, repair, installation, and refurbishment of passenger and goods lifts across the North of England. With ISO 9001:2000 accreditation and membership in the Lift and Escalator Industry Association, we combine technical excellence with a commitment to customer care.Our engineers serve diverse sectors including healthcare, hospitality, and heavy industry, delivering reliable solutions tailored to each client's operational needs. Backed by over a century of experience, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and the ability to meet complex engineering challenges with precision and professionalism.
Services
24 Hour Emergency Service
New Lift Installation
Lift Refurbishment
Maintenance & Repair
Safety Examinations
Industrial Lift Solutions
NHS Trust Services
Scenic Lifts
Machine Roomless Lifts
Control System Upgrades
Details
- Year established: 1907
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency lift repair services across Northern England
- Our family-owned business has delivered lift solutions since 1907
- ISO 9001:2000 certified quality management systems
- Specialists in NHS healthcare facility lift maintenance and compliance
- Experienced engineers handle complex industrial lift installations
Associations and certifications
- BS EN ISO 9001:2000
- Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA)
What people say
Reliable 24/7 service
Reduced breakdowns
Professional engineers
Excellent communication
High-quality workmanship
Services
24 Hour Emergency Service
Our 24/7 emergency response team provides rapid lift repair across Northern England. With fully equipped vehicles and in-house workshop support, we restore lift functionality swiftly for commercial and healthcare clients. Priority service for maintenance contract holders ensures minimal operational disruption.
New Lift Installation
We design and install hydraulic and electric traction lifts tailored to commercial requirements. Our solutions include machine roomless systems for space-constrained sites and bespoke scenic lifts. All installations meet current safety standards with comprehensive testing and documentation.
Lift Refurbishment
Cost-effective lift upgrades enhance reliability and compliance. We replace control systems, improve energy efficiency, and update interiors while maintaining operational continuity. Our engineers ensure modernised lifts meet current safety legislation without full replacement costs.
Maintenance Contracts
Preventative maintenance programmes reduce breakdown risks through regular inspections. We tailor service frequency to lift usage patterns, using genuine components and ISO-certified processes. Contracts include priority emergency response and compliance documentation.
Industrial Lift Solutions
Specialist lift systems for steel, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. Our engineers design and maintain lifts operating in challenging environments, with explosion-proof options and heavy-duty components. Compliance with industry-specific safety regulations is guaranteed.
Questions
Do you provide emergency lift repairs outside regular hours?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency service operates 365 days a year across Northern England.
Can you service lifts from other manufacturers?
We repair and maintain all lift makes with our engineers' technical expertise.
Do you offer lift modernisation services?
Yes, we provide tailored refurbishment packages to upgrade lift systems and interiors.
Are your engineers certified for healthcare facility lifts?
We hold ISO 9001 accreditation and extensive NHS Trust maintenance experience.
Can you install lifts in space-constrained buildings?
Our machine roomless lift solutions are ideal for limited-space applications.
Do you provide compliance safety testing?
Yes, we conduct statutory examinations and ensure lifts meet current legislation.
Reviews (1)
Matt Birkett
Oct 17, 2021
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Probably the worst career mistake of my working life, never again! Its a shame that a company with over 100years experience has crumbled into what it is now
