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about our lift modernisations

With regular servicing, a lift can last many years. However, once a lift becomes a certain age, replacement parts are rare to find and expensive to purchase. This is when you should consider a Lift Modernisation. With this, we assess all components for potential upgrades or replacements, improving the existing elevator system to enhance its performance, safety, efficiency, and aesthetics. We offer solution for passenger lifts, goods lifts, platform lifts dumbwaiter lifts and access products.

About Our Lift Modernisations UK

Why Get a Lift Modernisation?

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Safety

Over time, lift components can wear out or become outdated, compromising safety. Modernisation ensures that safety features are up-to-date and meet current standards, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.

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Reliability

As lifts age, they may experience more frequent breakdowns and downtime. Modernisation upgrades components to improve reliability, reducing the likelihood of service interruptions and inconvenience to users.

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Efficiency

Older lifts are often less energy-efficient, leading to higher operating costs. A modernisation can include energy-efficient upgrades, such as new motors and control systems, resulting in reduced energy consumption and lower utility bills. This also reduces downtime and prevents technical faults halting your work.

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Compliance

In the case of an existing lift installation, it should not be assumed that the equipment complies with all current regulations and/or standards. This is particularly unlikely in the event of equipment that is over ten years of age. A modernisation ensures compliance with the latest standards including LOLER, avoiding potential legal issues.

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Improved Performance

Modernisations can enhance the performance of a lift, providing smoother rides, faster operation, and better overall user experience.

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Enhanced Aesthetics

Older lifts may look outdated and detract from the appearance of a building. A modernisation can include cosmetic upgrades, such as new cabin interiors and fixtures, to improve aesthetics and enhance the building’s image.

Overall, lift modernisation offers customers the opportunity to extend the lifespan of their lifts, improve safety and performance, reduce operating costs, and enhance the value of their business.

what we offer

Ascendant Lifts & Escalators Ltd offer complete lift modernisation packages including:

Lift controller replacements

Hydraulic replacements

Lift interior upgrades

Door upgrades or replacement lift doors

We also offer the complete turnkey solution for our clients by offering builders-work and electrical work as part of our package.

Signs You May Need Your Lift Modernised

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Your current lift does not comply with new regulations and compliance standards.

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Your current lift shows signs of wear and tear.

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Your current lift drains power or is sluggish and is not operating efficiently.

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Your lift is experiencing frequent issues, resulting in call outs.

Why Choose Us?

Ascendant Lifts & Escalators have vast experience in delivering modernisations to a range of clients, from hotels, care homes and hospitals, all with health and safety at the forefront of our work and minimal disruption to our client’s business. We can supply bespoke passenger lifts, platform lifts and goods lifts to suit your existing structure.

get in touch

How Do I Discuss a Modernisation?

Is your lift looking a bit worse for wear and could do with an upgrade? Contact our freephone on 0800 599 9177 or email head.office@ascendantlifts.co.uk to arrange a free quote today!

a modernisation we carried out at a Care Home in Newcastle

As well as the obvious changes to the interior finish, we modernised the following:

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New DMG control panel in the motor room.

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New car door operator

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Replacement trailing cables.

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Replacement car top junction box.

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Replacement Car operating panel

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Replacement landing operation panels.

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New landing indicators.

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Replacement hydraulic oil.

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Full shaft clean down.

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Statutory notices.

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Testing and final commissioning of equipment installed.

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