Ensuring Safe, Reliable, and Compliant Vertical Transport
Our lift survey services provide comprehensive inspections of lifts in high-rise residential buildings (HRBs), helping landlords, councils, and housing associations maintain safe, efficient, and compliant vertical transport systems. Regular lift surveys are essential for resident safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset management, ensuring lifts operate reliably and meet all statutory requirements.
We deliver detailed, evidence-based assessments that support maintenance planning, refurbishment projects, and lifecycle management.
What Is a Lift Survey?
A lift survey is a systematic inspection and evaluation of a lift or vertical transport system to assess its safety, performance, and compliance with relevant regulations. High-rise surveys typically include:
- Passenger and service lifts – including hydraulic, traction, and machine-room-less systems
- Safety systems – emergency alarms, interlocks, brakes, and door operations
- Control systems – monitoring of electrical and mechanical components
- Compliance checks – alignment with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and other statutory requirements
- Condition assessment – identification of wear, defects, and maintenance needs
Lift surveys provide a clear picture of current condition, risk, and recommended action, supporting safe and reliable operation.
Why Lift Surveys Matter
High-rise buildings rely on lifts as critical components of resident access and emergency planning. Lift surveys help landlords and housing providers to:
- Ensure resident safety and prevent lift-related incidents
- Identify defects, wear, or performance issues before they escalate
- Schedule preventative maintenance and timely repairs
- Demonstrate regulatory compliance with statutory requirements
- Support refurbishment, upgrade, or replacement programmes
Regular lift surveys reduce risk, enhance reliability, and improve resident confidence in vertical transport systems.
Our Lift Survey Approach
We follow a structured, professional methodology for high-rise lift inspections:
- Desktop Review – evaluation of existing lift records, maintenance logs, and design specifications.
- On-Site Inspection – visual and technical inspection of lift carriages, shafts, machine rooms, doors, and safety systems.
- Functional Testing – verification of lift operation, emergency systems, alarms, and control panels.
- Risk Assessment & Recommendations – prioritisation of defects and guidance on maintenance, repair, or upgrades.
- Reporting – detailed, evidence-based lift survey reports including photographs, diagrams, compliance notes, and actionable recommendations.
Our approach ensures surveys are comprehensive, safe, and auditable, providing clear information for landlords, management teams, and regulators.
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- Complete lift survey reports documenting condition, defects, and safety compliance
- Photographic and diagrammatic evidence of key components
- Prioritised recommendations for maintenance, repair, or replacement
- Compliance guidance with LOLER, BS EN 81 standards, and statutory requirements
- Documentation suitable for Building Safety Case submissions, asset management, and regulatory audits
Reports are written clearly for technical teams, housing managers, and senior stakeholders.
Why Choose Us?
We have extensive experience delivering lift surveys for high-rise residential buildings, combining mechanical and electrical expertise, building safety knowledge, and practical insight.
Our surveys help councils, housing associations, and private landlords maintain safe, reliable, and compliant lifts, supporting long-term building management, resident safety, and regulatory compliance.