The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) suggests that the typical service life for a lift can be anything between 15 and 25 years. However, similar to cars, the actual lifespan of a lift can depend on several factors, including design and build quality, duty type, installation quality, maintenance practices, operating environment, usage levels and potentially misuse.
While a lift may remain functional for up to 20 years, various components might need replacement during that period. Maintaining a lift that is nearing the end of its serviceable life can become quite costly.
At ILECS we can help you determine the remaining useful life of your lift. We provide guidance on what steps to take to keep your lift reliable for the remainder of its life and help you plan for eventual modernisation or replacement, ensuring continued lift service into the future.