Passenger Lifts
Traction and hydraulic passenger lifts serving commercial, residential and public buildings.
Independent Lift & Escalator Inspections
UK Lift Inspection Services carries out independent inspections across a wide range of lift equipment, including passenger lifts, goods lifts, service lifts, platform lifts, stairlifts and dumbwaiters, as well as escalator inspections.
Workplace lifts used for lifting people or goods can fall within LOLER and may require periodic thorough examination by a competent person. Escalators are subject to different requirements and are not covered by LOLER, so the appropriate inspection approach depends on the equipment involved.
Whether you manage a single lift or equipment across several sites, we provide clear written findings and straightforward guidance on any action that may be required.
Need to arrange a lift or escalator inspection?
Tell us what equipment you have, where it is located and when it was last inspected and we can discuss the appropriate next step.
LIFT INSPECTIONS
What Does a Lift Inspection Involve?
A lift inspection assesses the condition of the equipment and its safety-critical components to identify defects, deterioration or other issues that could affect safe continued use.
For workplace lifts covered by LOLER, this can include a thorough examination carried out by a competent person and followed by a written report of the findings.
The scope depends on the type of lift, how it is used and the inspection requirements that apply. Our approach is independent and focused on giving you a clear understanding of the equipment's condition and any action that may be required.
EQUIPMENT COVERAGE
What Types of Lifts Do We Inspect?
We inspect a broad range of lift and access equipment used across commercial buildings, residential developments, healthcare settings, workplaces and industrial sites.
Goods & Service Lifts
Goods lifts, service lifts and other equipment used to move goods between levels.
Platform Lifts
Passenger platform lifts used to improve access within buildings.
Stairlifts & Stair Climbers
Stairlifts and applicable stair-climbing equipment used in homes, care and workplace environments.
Dumbwaiters
Small service lifts used to move goods, food and other items between floors.
Escalators
Independent escalator inspections carried out under the appropriate inspection requirements rather than LOLER.
HOW IT WORKS
Your Lift Inspection, Step by Step
Tell Us About the Equipment
Provide the lift or escalator type, location and any available inspection or maintenance history.
We Confirm the Requirement
We establish the appropriate inspection or examination based on the equipment and how it is used.
We Carry Out the Inspection
The relevant equipment and safety-critical components are examined for defects, deterioration and other concerns.
You Receive Your Report
You receive clear written documentation recording the inspection, findings and any action that may be required.
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
How Often Should Lifts Be Inspected?
For lifts used to carry people at work, LOLER generally requires a thorough examination at least every 6 months, unless a competent person specifies a different interval through a written examination scheme.
Other lifting equipment may commonly be examined every 12 months, depending on its use and the applicable examination scheme.
Additional examinations can also be required following installation or exceptional circumstances that may affect equipment safety.
Escalators are different. HSE guidance confirms that escalators are not covered by LOLER, so their inspection and maintenance requirements should be considered separately under the regulations and standards that apply to them.
NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
Unsure Which Inspection Your Lift or Escalator Requires?
Tell us what type of lift or escalator you have, where it is installed and any inspection information you already hold. We can discuss the requirement and help arrange the appropriate inspection.
LIFT TYPES
Passenger, Goods & Specialist Lift Inspections
Different lift types operate in very different environments, so the inspection needs to reflect the equipment and how it is used.
Our confirmed inspection scope includes passenger traction and hydraulic lifts, passenger platform lifts, goods lifts, service lifts, dumbwaiters, stairlifts and construction or personnel hoists where applicable.
We also inspect lift equipment across a variety of settings, from commercial and residential buildings to care environments, workshops and industrial sites.
Where LOLER applies, the examination focuses on identifying defects or deterioration that could affect the safe continued use of the lifting equipment and documenting the findings clearly.
LIFT & ESCALATOR FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does a passenger lift need a LOLER examination?
Where a workplace lift is used to carry people, LOLER generally requires a thorough examination at least every six months unless a competent person specifies a different interval through a written examination scheme.
Does LOLER apply to escalators?
No. HSE guidance specifically states that LOLER does not apply to escalators. Escalators are covered by separate workplace requirements.
What types of lifts do you inspect?
We inspect passenger traction and hydraulic lifts, goods lifts, service lifts, platform lifts, stairlifts, dumbwaiters and other applicable lift equipment.
Do you inspect both passenger and goods lifts?
Any relevant defects will be recorded in the inspection report. Where a defect presents, or could become, a danger to people, appropriate action is required and serious defects may also need to be reported to the relevant enforcing authority. HSE
Can you inspect lifts across multiple sites?
Yes. Multi-site inspection programmes can be arranged for businesses and organisations managing equipment across several locations.
What happens if a defect is identified?
Any relevant defects or deterioration identified during the inspection are recorded clearly so you understand what has been found and what action may be required.
Do I receive an inspection report?
Yes. Following the inspection, written documentation is provided recording the equipment examined and the relevant findings.