The area you need to allow for a home lift will depend on your answers to the following questions and then going to lift companies with your requirements so you get a clear answers to what you want and not what is being sold. Do not rely on web sites to determine shaft dimensions, you may end up with a lift that does not work the way you want it to, has an unsuitable look or simply doesn’t fit into your building.
Read MoreApart from a number of significant lift companies going into administration over the past year, the next most significant issue for customers is lift suppliers entering into exclusivity arrangements with manufacturers.
Read MoreThe attached images are from a site in Melbourne in 2025. I believe it is one of the most sobering image of the year. The lift is for cars to take them from Basement levels 1 and 2 to ground level. The driver drove straight through the closed lift doors. The front wheels of the car landed on top of the lift cabin. The lift cabin also had a car and passenger inside.
Read MoreA quality lift modernisation depends on using proven, high-quality components that deliver smooth ride performance, long service life, and flexible maintenance options. Key elements include German-designed open-platform controllers, reliable European traction motors, standalone VVVF drives for longevity, heavy-duty lift doors, industry-standard lift buttons, and premium hydraulic valve blocks. Choosing recognised European manufacturers ensures better diagnostics, lower long-term costs, and avoids being locked into a single maintenance
Read MoreA lift remote monitoring system uses the phone system in the lift to connect via the internet to the maintenance company computer system. There are many claims made about the benefits of remote monitoring. This article is a brief exploration of these claims and who really benefits from “remote monitoring”.
Read MoreIf your lift stops working, it’s not always a bad thing, there may be a genuine safety reason.
Read MoreWhat is typically included in a comprehensive commercial lift maintenance agreement, and what should it cost?
Read MoreAs major lift companies move away from third-party maintenance, Melbourne Elevators continues to support a wide range of lift brands.
Read MoreAs with most discussions as to what is “better” there are a range of opinions. However, there are a number of trends that appear to be making the choices a little clearer.
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