Finding a company to commit to a significant lift repair, one a that does not involve replacing all the lift electronics or the whole lift, is becoming problematic to lift owners.

Since the mid 1980’s when deregulation of the lift industry was introduced and the lift mechanic trade school was closed down, the lift industry has experienced a significant deskilling of its workforce. These days, lift companies increasingly focus only on the brand of lift that they install, helping them keep customers on long term maintenance contracts.

There are still lift companies that train their new lift technicians across a range of products. These companies are mainly the smaller to medium sized organisations. Melbourne Elevators is a smaller company that works hard at training its staff across a wide range of products so that our team can repair all lifts, including older brands of lifts.

Most lift companies do not want the difficulties associated with working on older equipment. Difficulties such as needing an hydraulic ram replacement, or worn out guide shoes, or updating the motor and gear box in a 1980’s “old girl”.

Melbourne Elevators specializes in this sort of work. Our staff enjoy the challenges and rocesses of performing more complicated repairs and then maintaining that lift for years to come.

If you have a lift that was once a quality product, but is now ageing, or has not been maintained well, just contact Melbourne Elevators to arrange an inspection. Melbourne Elevators staff encourage owners to be a part of the inspection process so they can learn about their lift.

Sometimes lifts are just beyond economic repair, Melbourne Elevators will always guarantee an honest opinion so customers will know their realistic options.

If you need an honest opinion, contact Melbourne Elevators.

Published: November 6, 2026