Lift Refurbishment and Modernisation

If you’re looking into lift refurbishment, Sheridan Lifts can offer you high-performance solutions to keep you legally compliant and give you the peace of mind. As the UK’s leading independent lift company with over 40 years of experience in the lift industry, you can count on Sheridan Lifts.

Why Choose Sheridan Lifts for Your Lift Refurbishment Project?

As a building owner or manager, you’ll understand the importance of maintaining and upgrading your lift systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and performance. But you don’t always need to replace a lift when it is coming to the end of its lifecycle.

In some instances, our engineers can replace certain components of a lift with an updated version before replacing the lift completely. Lift refurbishment is a cost-efficient alternative to full lift replacement.

At Sheridan Lifts, we are able to fit your lift with features that were not around at the time your lift was installed in a quick and cost-effective way.

When it comes to lift refurbishment, you need experts who can provide bespoke solutions that meet your specific needs and budget.

Here are some reasons why you should consider Sheridan Lifts for your lift modernisation project…

Wealth of Experience in Lift Refurbishment and Maintenance

With over 40 years of experience in the lift industry, Sheridan Lifts has a proven track record of delivering exceptional refurbishment services and high-quality lift maintenance. Our team of engineers and technicians have refurbished, maintained and installed lifts for some of the biggest companies in the UK.

You’re in highly skilled hands – trained to handle all types of lift systems, from passenger lifts to goods lifts, and from hydraulic lifts to traction lifts. We use the latest techniques to ensure that your lift systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with industry regulations, saving you money, time and sparing you hassles later down the line.

Compliance with Industry Standards and Regulations

At Sheridan Lifts, we take compliance with industry standards and regulations seriously. We ensure that all our lift refurbishment projects adhere to health and safety, accessibility, and environmental standards. We work closely with regulatory bodies, following Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), to keep your lifts safe and reliable.

We also provide comprehensive documentation and certification for all our lift refurbishment projects. Our accreditations and qualifications include:

SMAS Worksafe Accreditation
SafeContractor Accreditation
LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association) Membership
ISO 90012015 Certification
ISO 140012015 Certification
ConstructionLine Gold Membership
CHAS Premium Plus Accreditation

Bespoke Solutions for Every Building and Budget

Whether you need a full lift refurbishment or a partial upgrade, at Sheridan Lifts we can provide a range of options that suit your building, needs and budget. Striving to understand your objectives is part of who we are, and helps us provide transparent, competitive quotations for your total confidence.

High-Quality Materials and Components

When it comes to lift refurbishment, the quality of materials and components used is crucial for the safety and performance of the lift system.

At Sheridan Lifts, we use the high-quality materials and components which are tested and certified to meet industry standards.

24-hour Expert Support When You Need it

At Sheridan Lifts, we have technicians and engineers based all across the country, able to reach you from anywhere. Your customer experience is at the heart of what we do.

Being so quick and reliable is essential to keep our customers confident in their lifts and customer experience. In the event of an emergency, our team will be with you within an hour of receiving the alert.

If you have any further enquiries about our refurbishment, installation and maintenance services, contact us now on 0330 175 8740.

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What is Lift Refurbishment?

A lift refurbishment or lift modernisation project can cover any or all of the key aspects of your lift whilst utilising some existing infrastructure:

Electronics – This may mean replacing or updating the lift car control panels from a user perspective, as well as the lighting in your lift, any voiceover technology or LED/display panels. The electronics of your lift also refer to the landing operating panels and the lift drive control unit.
Mechanics – These are the physical and mechanical elements of your lift, such as drivers, cables, motors and breaks. Regularly maintaining and updating the mechanical elements of your lift ensure a smooth, quiet and efficient experience for your users, and also improves safety and energy efficiency.

Interiors – The interior elements of your lift can make a significant difference to your overall user experience. The interiors of your lift, including wall panels, mirrors, flooring and handrails, can all be improved and updated as part of a lift refurbishment.
Lift Doors – Often your lift doors will be subject to regular wear and tear. Resurfacing lift doors is all that’s required to have them looking as good as new, rather than replacing them entirely which would mean greater downtime for your lift and more expense for the project managers/building owners.
Energy Efficiency – Because elevator technology is well ahead of what it was 20 – 30 years ago, refurbishing your existing elevator with newer parts could improve its energy efficiency and help you reduce costs of it being used day to day.

When To Get Lift Refurbishment – Things to Look Out For

There are a few common indicators that you might see when it’s time to refurbish your lift. Knowing these signs can help you understand your lift’s condition and avoid additional hassle later.

If your lift is no longer moving as quickly as it once did, you should contact Sheridan Lifts to speak to a technician. It will be possible for them to examine and diagnose the lift and determine whether it can be repaired, or if a refurbishment or replacement is recommended.
If you notice your lift stopping just a little above or below the floor, this is called mid-levelling and could be a sign that the brakes are wearing out. Mid-levelling can also be a sign of a more serious problem, and it can pose a trip hazard unless it is repaired.
If your lift experiences frequent breakdowns, you need to consider replacement or reconditioning. Regular wear and tear are inevitable for lifts, so keeping on top of your refurbishment or replacement needs will make it easy to ensure your lifts are always performing as well as possible.

And not to worry – if a new lift is necessary, the good thing is Sheridan Lifts consultants are here to help you manage a lift installation project.

Elevate Your Building’s Safety and Performance with our Lift Modernisation Services

At Sheridan Lifts, we’re elevator refurbishment experts. If you want some guidance ahead of work being done, please don’t hesitate to send across details of your project and we’ll be happy to help.

We are committed to providing high-quality, bespoke, and cost-effective lift refurbishment services that meet your specific needs and budget.

Our experience, expertise, and commitment to compliance all ensure that your lift system is safe, reliable, and in line with industry standards.

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Lift Installation FAQs

How Much Does It Cost to Refurbish a Lift?

Factors which can affect the cost of your lift refurbishment can include:

The type of lift
The size
The age of the lift
Time since it was last updated
Whether you replace existing parts with upgrades
Any industry-specific requirements that demand special consideration during the design or installation phases

What is the Life Expectancy of a Lift?

In general, when you install a new lift in your building, whether it’s an industrial, commercial or residential lift, you can expect it to last around 20 to 25 years with proper regular maintenance and care.

A lift refurbishment can extend the lifespan of your lift by 10-15 years, and lift upgrades can increase your lift’s lifespan by even longer. Remember, if you’ve any doubts, be sure to get in touch.

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Why Choose Sheridan Lifts?

We are naturally a fully affiliated member with LEIA (Lift & Escalator Industry Association) and we carry all required certification to undertake approved lift installation works.

Customers are assured of peace of mind that all lift installations are undertaken with due diligence and project management whilst products used boast of being completely open protocol ensuring the ease of future maintenance and fault finding.

We can also offer extended warranties of up to 5 years.

What Else?

We are contactable 24 hrs a day via a dedicated UK based phone number

We have engineers and lift technicians situated throughout the UK

We are a family run and managed business offering a more personable service focused on the needs of our customers

Longevity and loyalty – some of our longest serving clients have been on our books for 30 years. If that isn’t testament to our services, then nothing is!

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