A reliable elevator again - planned, priced, and done once.
An unreliable elevator is a daily hardship for older residents and a steady source of council complaints - and as parts for older controllers disappear, each breakdown takes longer and costs more to fix. Modernization is expensive, which is exactly why it deserves competitive scrutiny.
Your elevator’s age and service history are enough to start. We’ll bring in qualified elevator contractors, help the council understand what modernization does and doesn’t need to include, and gather comparable written proposals.
- You say what you need
- We find vetted providers and get quotes
- You decide - no obligation
Our process
How it works
- 1
Tell us what your building needs
Fill in one short form. It takes about two minutes. No searching, no phone tag.
- 2
We find your perfect match
A real person on our team matches your job with the companies whose real performance in buildings like yours proves they can do it well.
- 3
We collect written proposals for you
We aim to bring you at least two competitive proposals whenever practical, so you can compare real options side by side.
- 4
You decide
Take your time and review the options with your council. We earn nothing from the trades, so there is no pressure to pick anyone - or anyone at all.
Common questions
Elevator Modernization questions councils ask
- When should a strata modernize its elevator?
- Most elevators need modernization at 25 to 35 years, when controllers become obsolete and parts scarce. Rising breakdown frequency, long repair waits, and your maintenance contractor warning about part availability are the practical signals. Planning two to three years ahead lets the council fund it without a crisis levy.
- How long is the elevator out of service during modernization?
- Typically 8 to 12 weeks per elevator, sometimes longer for extensive scopes. For single-elevator buildings this is the hardest part of the project - councils need a plan for residents with mobility needs, and contractors experienced in occupied residential buildings handle this planning far better than the lowest bidder often does.
- Does modernization mean replacing the whole elevator?
- Rarely. Modernization typically replaces the controller, drive, door operators, and fixtures while keeping the rails, car sling, and hoistway equipment that still have life. Scoping what genuinely needs replacement is where proposals differ most - and where an independent comparison protects the strata’s budget.
Building Projects
Related services we can help with
Tell us what your building needs.
Fill in one short form. We’ll find the right professionals and collect written proposals for your council to compare. We take nothing from the trades - and the decision is always yours.
Start a Task- You say what you need
- We find vetted providers and get quotes
- You decide - no obligation