Independent Lift Advice That Reduces Cost, Improves Reliability, and Removes Risk

We help housing providers, local authorities and managing agents understand exactly what is happening with their lifts — and what needs to be done about it.

If you’re dealing with:

  • Frequent lift breakdowns and resident complaints

  • No clear plan for refurbishment or replacement

  • Rising maintenance costs with little improvement

  • Uncertainty around compliance and safety

  • Conflicting advice from lift contractors

You’re not alone - and, more importantly, you don’t have to manage it without independent advice.

We provide clear, independent advice to help you take control.

Clear, Independent Advice - Without Contractor Bias

We provide practical, experience-led consultancy that gives you:

  • A clear understanding of your lift condition and risks

  • A realistic plan for maintenance, modernisation or replacement

  • Confidence in compliance and safety

  • Control over cost and long-term investment

  • Independent guidance when dealing with lift contractors

Understand the Condition of Your Lifts

Detailed condition surveys and reports that clearly identify performance issues, risks, and remaining life — giving you a reliable basis for decision-making.

Plan Future Investment with Confidence

Forward planning and lifecycle strategies that help you avoid reactive spend and make informed decisions on modernisation or full replacement.

Audit Performance and Compliance

Independent audits to assess maintenance quality, contractor performance, and compliance with current standards and best practice.

Deliver Lift Projects Properly

Independent project management to ensure lift replacements and upgrades are correctly specified, competitively procured, and delivered to the required standard.

Why Clients Choose Asset Lift Consulting

  • Independent
    We are not tied to any lift manufacturer or contractor.

  • Experienced
    We work across all major manufacturers and legacy systems.

  • Practical
    Advice based on real site experience, not theory.

  • Clear
    Reports that are easy to understand and act upon.

  • Commercially Focused
    We prioritise cost control, reliability and long-term value.

Working Across All Major Lift Installations

We have experience surveying and advising on a wide range of lift systems, including installations by:

Otis, Schindler, Kone, TKE, Orona, MP, Kleemann and legacy or obsolete equipment.

This allows us to provide genuinely independent advice, regardless of installation type or age.

Our Experience

Case Studies

High-Rise Residential Block – Lift Replacement Strategy

A condition survey identified that full replacement could be deferred through targeted modernisation, extending asset life and reducing immediate capital expenditure.

Residential Portfolio – Condition Surveys

We carried out surveys across multiple sites, providing a clear forward plan that enabled the client to prioritise investment and manage risk effectively.

Lift Performance Audit - RETAIL Client

An audit of maintenance performance identified gaps in service delivery, enabling the client to challenge their contractor and improve reliability.

How We Work

  1. Initial Discussion
    We understand your current issues and objectives.

  2. Survey / Review
    We assess your lift installations and available data.

  3. Clear Recommendations
    We provide practical, prioritised advice.

  4. Ongoing Support (if required)
    We can assist with planning, specification and project delivery.

Get Clear, Independent Advice on Your Lifts

Whether you are dealing with ongoing issues or planning future works, we can help you take control.