Tags Archives: Lift Maintenance

London’s Hidden Lift Crisis – Are You Protected?  

London never sleeps. From Canary Wharf offices to Shoreditch apartments, and from hospitals in Harley Street to hotels in Westminster, the city runs on lifts. But here’s the shocking truth:  Every day in London, lifts break down that could have been saved with simple, regular maintenance.  And when lifts stop, so does your building. Staff […]

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The Shocking Truth About Lift Maintenance in Essex. 

When was the last time you really thought about your lift maintenance? If you manage a building in Essex, this could be the single most important question you ask yourself today.  Here’s the truth: neglecting lift maintenance can cost you thousands – not just in unexpected breakdowns, but in reputational damage, safety risks, and frustrated tenants […]

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Lift Maintenance Cambridge – Supporting Care Homes, Education, Healthcare and More.

Reliable lifts are the backbone of modern buildings. From transporting residents in care homes to supporting staff and students in education facilities, or moving patients and equipment in hospitals, lifts ensure accessibility, safety, and efficiency across every sector. When it comes to keeping these essential systems running smoothly, lift maintenance in Cambridge is not just […]

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Lift Maintenance SLA Standards: Ensuring Reliability and Compliance 

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are the backbone of effective lift maintenance, ensuring systems remain safe, operational, and compliant with ever-evolving regulations. At VM Elevators, we take a proactive approach to SLAs, setting the benchmark for lift maintenance SLA standards across London, Essex, and the Southeast, with extended lift installation and lift modernisation services provided nationwide.  […]

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Hydraulic Lift vs Traction Lift: Key Maintenance Differences and Sustainability Benefits 

Choosing a Lift System – A Hydraulic or Traction Elevator?  When choosing a lift system, understanding the differences between hydraulic and traction lifts is essential for ensuring safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability. At VM Elevators, we provide expert maintenance services for both lift types across London, Essex, and the Southeast, helping facilities managers and developers […]

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Lift Maintenance Contracts with VM Elevators 

Ensuring Reliability and Swift Emergency Callouts When a lift breakdown occurs, every moment counts. At VM Elevators, we prioritise reliability and peace of mind through our comprehensive lift maintenance contracts, including prompt emergency callout services across London, Essex, and the Southeast. As a trusted local provider, we ensure your lift systems operate smoothly and respond [...]

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What Building Owners Need To Know!

Retrofitting Lifts For Energy & Efficiency – Options & Benefits. Think Your Lift is Fine? Think Again. When was the last time you thought about the lift in your building? If your answer is “when it broke down,” you’re not alone. For many building owners and facilities managers, lift systems are out of sight and […]

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Commercial Lift Maintenance vs Residential: What You Need to Know

Keeping your lifts in top condition is essential to ensuring safety, reliability, and legal compliance. Whether you manage a busy commercial property or a quiet residential block, understanding the differences in lift maintenance requirements is key to avoiding costly issues. What Is Commercial Lift Maintenance? Commercial lift maintenance refers to regular servicing of lifts used […]

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Passenger Lifts vs Goods Lifts In Residential And Commercial Settings

Understanding the differences between lift types, especially in commercial buildings, is key to developing a safe, compliant and cost-effective commercial lift maintenance strategy. At VM Elevators, we install and maintain both passenger lifts and goods lifts for commercial and residential clients across the UK. Why Commercial Lift Maintenance Must Be Tailored to Lift Type. Lift […]

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How to prevent your lift motor room from overheating in hot weather

How Often Should a Lift Be Serviced? The Importance of Lift Maintenance and the Risk of Overheating In Motor Rooms. When it comes to ensuring the safety and reliability of passenger lifts, understanding the importance of regular service and knowing how often that maintenance should occur is imperative to the optimal health of your equipment's [...]

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