Lift Engineers for Accrington and Hyndburn
In Accrington a lot of the lifts we look after are in care homes, sheltered housing, churches and community buildings, where the people using them can’t easily manage the stairs. We service and repair lifts across Hyndburn from our base in Darwen, a few miles down the road.
We’re independent and maintain all the major makes of lift.
Care Homes and Sheltered Housing
For residents with limited mobility, a broken lift can mean being stuck on one floor. We plan servicing around mealtimes and care routines, and we keep records that are easy to show to inspectors and insurers.
When Someone Is Trapped
Most lift alarms connect to a 24-hour call centre, but releasing a trapped passenger should only be done by someone trained to do it safely. We can attend to release passengers and advise on whether your staff should be trained to do it, so nobody tries to force the doors open.
Churches and Community Buildings
Many community buildings have a platform lift or stairlift that’s used a few times a week. Low use doesn’t mean no maintenance: seals, batteries and safety edges still deteriorate. We’ll set a sensible service frequency so you aren’t paying for more visits than you need.
Servicing and Maintenance
We base the service frequency on the manufacturer’s instructions and how much the lift is used. Each visit includes the doors, safety circuits, drive, levelling and alarm, and you get a written record every time.
LOLER Examinations
Lifts carrying people need a thorough examination at least every six months under LOLER, usually carried out by your insurer’s engineer surveyor. We’ll go through the report with you and carry out any work it asks for.
Lift Alarms after 2027
Openreach is switching off the analogue phone network, with January 2027 as the current deadline. If your lift alarm still uses an analogue line, it could stop working. We’ll check it and fit a digital or GSM unit where needed. Read our guide to the lift digital switchover.
Lift Services Across Hyndburn
We cover Accrington along with Oswaldtwistle, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Great Harwood, Rishton, Huncoat and Baxenden. See all the areas we cover.
Need a lift engineer in Accrington? Call 01254 775187 or send us a message.
Frequently Asked questions
What should a care home's plan for lift breakdowns include?
Plan how residents will get meals, medication and care if they’re stuck upstairs, which rooms can be used on the ground floor and who to call. Having it written down saves time when the lift stops.
What does the CQC expect for lifts in care homes?
Regulation 15 requires premises and equipment to be safe, suitable and properly maintained. Inspectors may ask for service records and LOLER reports to show the lift is looked after.
Should a church have a stairlift or a platform lift?
A stairlift suits people who can transfer to a seat. A platform lift or platform stairlift is needed if wheelchair users must travel in their chair. The layout of the building often decides it.
What happens to a passenger lift in a power cut?
The lift stops. Many lifts have an automatic rescue device that brings the car to the nearest floor on battery power and opens the doors. Hydraulic lifts can usually be lowered gently by hand.
Can the lift controls be made easier to reach?
Yes. Car and landing buttons can be moved or replaced so they’re within easy reach of wheelchair users, in line with BS EN 81-70.
What is a light curtain on lift doors?
A light curtain is a set of infrared beams across the doorway that stops the doors closing on someone. It’s much more sensitive than an old mechanical safety edge and is a sensible upgrade for slower users.
Does a care home lift need to take a stretcher?
It isn’t always required for existing buildings, but a lift deep enough for a stretcher makes life much easier for ambulance crews. It’s worth considering when the lift is replaced.
Should we switch the lift off at night?
Usually not. Leaving it on keeps the alarm and monitoring working and means it’s ready for an emergency. If you do need to isolate it, follow the manufacturer’s procedure.