Residential Lift Modernisation Services
Is your residential elevator starting to show its age? We help homeowners, strata committees, and property managers across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Sydney bring older lifts up to today’s standards—without needing a full replacement. Our residential lift modernisation service improves safety, comfort, and efficiency while reducing long-term maintenance costs.
Why Modernise?
Why Modernise Your Existing Elevator?
Outdated lifts are not only slow—they may lack modern safety features and accessibility compliance. Modernisation gives your elevator a second life by upgrading its internal systems, controls, and aesthetics without major structural changes. We provide full compliance, planning, and documentation including <strong>elevator commissioning procedure</strong> and <strong>testing and commissioning method statement</strong>.
- Improved travel speed and ride comfort
- Modernised lift cars and control panels
- Energy-efficient motor and lighting upgrades
- Updated emergency systems (alarm, lighting)
- Certified installation testing commissioning process
Landing Header Upgrades
Why Modernise Your Existing Elevator?
We assess and replace worn or incompatible elevator door headers during modernisation—especially when installing new operators or upgrading opening speeds. As part of our detailed testing and commissioning checklist, we ensure the landing header aligns with new safety and performance standards. This upgrade is often required for improved landing header performance Sydney, door header upgrade Brisbane, or Gold Coast retrofit of elevator landing header scenarios.
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How Our Residential Lift Modernisation Works
We follow a streamlined upgrade process that keeps disruption to a minimum while maximising results:
Assessment
We evaluate your existing elevator’s condition and prepare a custom elevator commissioning checklist.
Testing
Full safety testing is carried out using our commissioning method statement.
Upgrade
We replace outdated systems including drive, controller, buttons, and door mechanisms.
Handover
All documentation and compliance certificates provided.
Comfort, Safety & Compliance for Residents
All our modernisation work complies with AS 1735 and accessibility codes, helping to future-proof your property. We also assist with emergency lighting testing method statement and coordination of works to reduce noise or access disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to replace the entire lift to upgrade?
No. Most systems can be significantly improved by upgrading selected components rather than a full replacement.
Can residents stay in the building during modernisation?
Yes. We schedule works in stages and offer alternative access arrangements to minimise inconvenience.
What documents are provided after the upgrade?
We supply a full commissioning report, updated documentation, and compliance certifications for records and council if required.
Request a Free Consultation
If you’re considering a residential lift upgrade Request a free consultation today or call 1300 747 688 to talk with our lift modernisation team in Brisbane, Sydney or the Gold Coast.