Bengaluru is full of older buildings: apartments from the nineties, clinics above shops, family homes with three storeys and no lift, offices with lifts that have seen better decades. These buildings are where the best elevator company in Bangalore earns its reputation, because no two are alike and the work needs judgment, not a template. This guide covers the two main jobs: adding a lift where none exists, and modernizing a lift that is ageing.
Two different problems
| Situation | Solution |
|---|---|
| No lift in the building | Retrofit a new lift in a stair void, stacked room, outside shaft or new cut-out |
| An old lift that breaks down | Condition survey, repair, modernization or replacement |
Retrofitting a lift into an existing building
A retrofit begins with questions: where can a shaft go, what does the structure allow, how tall is the pit and overhead, and what are the building rules? The best elevator company in Bangalore will survey carefully, work with your structural engineer and propose options. Read adding a lift to an old building, pitless and low-pit lifts and external lifts for existing houses.
Modernizing an ageing lift
Modernization replaces worn or outdated parts such as the controller, drive, doors, ropes and cabin interior while keeping the structure. It can bring older lifts closer to modern safety practice. Read modernize or replace? and modernization cost.
Signs it is time
- Frequent breakdowns.
- Parts that are hard to find.
- Rough ride or poor levelling.
- Noisy or slow doors.
- No modern safety features.
See 12 warning signs your lift needs repair.
What the best elevator company in Bangalore does first: the condition survey
- Inspects rails, ropes, machine, controller, doors and pit.
- Tests safety devices.
- Checks parts availability.
- Gives a written report with repair, modernize and replace options.
Planning downtime
Modernization means the lift is out of service for some time. Ask for a schedule, arrange help for elders during the work and plan the inspection afterwards. A good company will discuss this openly.
Costs and what drives them
- Scope: partial or full modernization.
- Stops and capacity.
- Condition of rails and shaft.
- Cabin finish.
- Parts availability.
Choosing the right company
Use the table in our top 10 elevator companies guide. For older buildings, weight the survey quality and the honesty of the recommendation most heavily.
Eider Elevators for old buildings
About Eider Elevators
Eider Elevators Pvt. Ltd. is a lift and elevator company in Bangalore, based in Battarahalli on Old Madras Road. We install lifts and elevators for homes, villas, apartments, hospitals and commercial buildings, and we provide service, repair, modernization and AMC across Bengaluru. We are an installation and service company and we do not describe ourselves as a manufacturer. Every project starts with a site survey and a written quotation. We survey ageing lifts and propose repair, modernization or replacement, and we advise on retrofit lifts. Call +91-8861475111 or request a site visit. You can judge whether we are the best elevator company in Bangalore for your building by asking us the questions in this guide.
See lift modernization companies in Bangalore and the guide to the best elevator company in Bangalore.
Key takeaways
- The best elevator company in Bangalore for old buildings starts with a condition or structural survey.
- Retrofit and modernization are different jobs with different options.
- Plan downtime and inspection.
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This article is part of a series that helps you choose the best elevator company in Bangalore. Continue with these guides, or open the main guide to the best elevator company in Bangalore.
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