What’s the Best Maintenance Plan for Home Lifts?

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “What’s included in a lift service?”, you’re not alone. For many building owners and managers, understanding exactly what happens during routine maintenance is key to ensuring compliance, safety, and value for money.

This guide provides a clear lift maintenance checklist so you know what to expect at every service visit.

Why a Lift Maintenance Checklist Matters

A structured checklist ensures no detail is overlooked. It also provides transparency for property managers, showing what was inspected, tested, and adjusted during a visit.

Typical Lift Maintenance Checklist

A professional service usually includes:

1. Visual Inspection
   
   
   
   • Assessing wear and tear, checking for leaks, corrosion, or visible damage.
     
     
2. Mechanical Components
   
   
   
   • Examining cables, pulleys, gears, and brakes for smooth operation.
     
     
3. Electrical Systems
   
   
   
   • Testing control panels, relays, and wiring for faults.
     
     
4. Safety Features
   
   
   
   • Checking alarms, emergency stop buttons, and door sensors.
     
     
5. Door Operations
   
   
   
   • Ensuring doors open and close properly, with smooth alignment.
     
     
6. Ride Quality
   
   
   
   • Assessing the smoothness, speed, and leveling accuracy of the lift.
     
     
7. Lubrication & Cleaning
   
   
   
   • Applying lubrication to moving parts and clearing debris to prevent wear.
     
     
8. Compliance Checks
   
   
   
   • Verifying that the lift meets LOLER, PUWER, and other UK safety standards.
     
     

How Often Should This Be Done?

• Passenger lifts: At least every 6 months (by law).
  
  
• Goods lifts: At least every 12 months.
  
  
• Heavy-traffic lifts: More frequently, depending on usage.
  
  

Why Detailed Maintenance Saves Money

Following a consistent lift maintenance checklist helps identify issues before they escalate into costly repairs, minimises downtime, and extends the lifespan of your lift.

Acute Elevators: Transparent, Thorough, Trusted

At Acute Elevators, we provide clients with clear reports outlining exactly what’s included in a lift service. Our engineers follow a detailed checklist to ensure safety, compliance, and long-term performance every time.

Upgrade Your Lift Experience

Want to know what’s happening behind the scenes of your next service visit? Contact us today to see our full maintenance approach in action.

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