Lift Engineers for Rochdale
Rochdale has a lot of high-rise housing, along with offices, schools and public buildings. We maintain and repair lifts across the borough, working with housing providers, managing agents and businesses.
We’re independent and maintain all the major makes.
High-rise Flats
In a tower block, the lift is how residents get home. Lifts in these buildings carry heavy traffic and are prone to damage, so they need robust doors, vandal-resistant fittings and frequent servicing. We’ll set a maintenance plan to match the building and report clearly on availability and repairs.
Firefighting Lifts and Building Safety
Many taller residential buildings have firefighting lifts, built to BS EN 81-72, which need their firefighter controls tested as part of routine maintenance. Buildings at least 18 metres tall or with seven or more storeys and two or more homes also fall under the Building Safety Act 2022, which requires the accountable person to keep safety information about the building, lifts included. We provide the records you need.
Servicing and LOLER
We set service frequencies from the manufacturer’s instructions and the level of use. Lifts carrying people need a LOLER thorough examination at least every six months. We’ll work with your insurer’s examiner and complete any repairs on time.
Breakdowns and Vandal Damage
In busy residential buildings, door damage is the most common cause of a breakdown. We keep common parts on hand where we can and give you a realistic arrival time when you call.
Modernisation
Older lifts in high-rise blocks can often be modernised with new controllers, doors and drives rather than replaced outright. We’ll survey the lift and give you honest options and prices.
Lift Services Across Rochdale
We cover Rochdale along with Littleborough, Milnrow, Wardle, Castleton, Heywood, Middleton, Norden and Smithy Bridge. We also cover Manchester and Salford. See all the areas we cover.
Need a lift engineer in Rochdale? Call 01254 775187 or send us a message.
Frequently Asked questions
What does lift availability mean?
Availability is the percentage of time a lift is in service. It’s a useful measure for comparing performance and contractors, especially in tower blocks.
Should a tower block have more than one lift?
Two lifts mean residents still have a lift when one is out of service, and modernisation can be done one lift at a time.
How do you modernise the lift in a block with only one lift?
We plan the work to keep the lift out of service for as short a time as possible and agree arrangements for residents who can’t use the stairs.
How much notice should residents get before lift work?
As much as possible, with clear notices and direct contact for anyone who relies on the lift.
Can CCTV be fitted in a lift car?
Yes. Cameras help deter vandalism and show what happened when damage does occur. Data protection rules apply to the recordings.
How often must firefighting lifts be checked?
In high-rise residential buildings in England, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require monthly checks of firefighting and evacuation lifts, and faults lasting more than 24 hours must be reported to the fire and rescue service.
Can lifts be made easier to use for people with poor sight?
Yes. BS EN 81-70 covers accessibility features such as tactile buttons, audible floor announcements and contrasting colours.
Is there a standard for vandal-resistant lifts?
Yes. BS EN 81-71 sets out requirements for vandal-resistant lifts, with categories depending on the level of risk.