WHAT WE DO
Elevate your success with expert lift consultancy services
As independent consultants, it’s our job to simplify the complexities of the lift and escalator industry and ensure our clients feel reassured and supported with their lift management.
Our full suite of lift consultancy services revolves around four core solutions: Insight, Navigate, Enhance and OneVision.
No matter what stage you are at in your lift management journey, we encourage you to explore our solutions to see how we can assist you now or in the future.
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Lift inspections, conducted to give insight.
Our lift consultants use their industry knowledge and expertise to provide our clients with information, technical advice and accurate reports. This enables them to make quantified judgements and to plan for the future – something that’s absolutely key to successful lift management. We conduct various lift inspections for our clients including but not limited to:
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Manage your lift projects, with expert guidance.
We understand that navigating the complex landscape of the lift and escalator industry, with its multitude of regulations, standards, and guidelines, can be overwhelming. However, with our guidance, this burden is lifted.
ILECS consultants professionally manage lift projects, ensuring compliance and upholding the highest engineering standards to maximise the longevity of lifting equipment.
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Lift maintenance contracts, written to suit your needs.
Many lift contractors tend to offer maintenance contracts that suit their own criteria and have a bias towards their own business plans. However, with ILECS, we’ll formulate and instigate a lift maintenance contract that adopts a stringent maintenance programme for your lifting equipment and is also tailored to suit your business needs.
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We manage your lifts, so you don’t have to.
Many of our clients choose to outsource their lift management responsibilities to ILECS, and in doing so, we not only save them time and money but also make their operations more efficient.
Our OneVision lift management service controls administrative duties that come with owning a lift, like staying on top of LOLER compliance, coordinating callouts and maintenance, and reviewing documentation.
If you’re responsible for managing a lift in a building or a larger portfolio of lifts across multiple buildings, learn more about how ILECS can help you.
What we commonly get asked…
As independent lift and escalator consultants, we regularly get asked the following questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, feel free to get in touch to ask a member of our team.
What is the difference between a lift consultant and a lift contractor?
A lift consultant is not to be confused with a lift contractor, with each serving different roles in the industry.
A lift contractor will undertake lift installation and modernisation/refurbishment works, provide lift maintenance and call-out services, and perform repairs. While they can offer advice and recommendations on issues relating to your lift, their revenue generation is through the sale of products and maintenance. There is a risk, therefore, that any advice provided might, either intentionally or unwittingly, be affected by bias or a lack of knowledge of certain areas.
In contrast, a lift consultant provides independent technical expertise. They do not install or maintain lifts, nor should they be affiliated with any lift company. Therefore, they can always act on behalf of the client. Their experience and broad technical knowledge allow them to provide advice on all aspects of the industry that is both independent and without bias or prejudice. It is the responsibility of the consultant to give clients peace of mind when it comes to making the right decisions.
Why should I use a lift consultant?
A professional lift consultant will collaborate with you to identify the best solution tailored to your needs, ensuring your success. As a lift consultant operates independently from lift contractors, you can expect their advice to be expert, honest and impartial.
It is a good idea to involve a lift consultant if:
- You need advice on a problem or challenge you’re experiencing
- You are planning a lift project and want the job done properly, whether it be a new installation, modernisation, replacement, or refurbishment
- You’re looking to enhance the people flow in your building
- You want to reduce unnecessary expenditure and optimise costs
- You’re untrusting of your lift contractor
What is a lift consultant?
A lift consultant is a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of lifts and escalators, possessing advanced knowledge and experience in the industry.
They play a crucial role in guiding customers through the complex landscape of the lift and escalator industry, giving peace of mind by safeguarding against misinformation and offering unbiased advice. Whether providing reports, overseeing projects, or optimising maintenance, their insights are invaluable in elevating the standards of vertical transportation.
Where do ILECS operate?
ILECS operates primarily in the UK but offers services internationally as well. We assist a wide range of clients with all aspects of lift and escalator systems in various types of buildings, including (but not limited to) residential blocks, office buildings, universities, hospitals, and care homes.
We typically help property and facilities professionals, architects, and developers to optimise and improve their lift and escalator management.