Elevator Modernization
- 30–50% reduction in maintenance costs
- Up to a 50% reduction in elevator energy costs
- Improved reliability and performance
- Compliance with the ADA and life safety codes
- Increased property value
- Seismic Regulations
- Interior Upgrades
- Modern Lighting
Elevator Modernization can be the answer for buildings looking to comply with all the latest codes. Seismic codes have changed significantly over the last 20 years and are making elevators very safe during a seismic event. Fire codes have also changed, and there are also new requirements for fire alarm and elevator integration. ADA requirements for handicapped individuals are also standardized for elevators. Those are the two most common questions asked by building owners and managers. First, let's talk about the reasons to modernize.
Most of the elevators in service today were installed 30 to 40 years ago. There are even quite a few elevators that are from the 1960s that are still in service. 30 to 40 years of service out of an elevator is outstanding. Imagine making daily deliveries with a 30 or 40-year-old automobile! These elevators have been around for a lot longer than most of the automobiles on the road today. They also take more abuse than the cars people drive every day. It is not uncommon for an elevator in a relatively busy hotel to make over 300,000 trips in a year.
Depending on where your building is located and the amount of work you need done, a typical modernization cost will range from $50,000 to $150,000.
Elevator interiors, whether in one elevator or a bank of elevators, can be designed to match the decor and ambiance of any building.
Deciding what that feeling is can determine whether the elevator interior is energizing and upbeat or calming and relaxing.
L.A. Elevator is dedicated to building modern controls. Custom elevator interiors, components, and architectural finishes for new construction and modernization projects. In business for over 50 years, our ability to stand behind our work further enhances the value of each design and has consistently made us an industry leader.
Most buildings overlook the elevators as one of the parts of the building that need to be overhauled at some point. The result is a crunch to save money to complete the upgrades. We take pride in the fact that we can keep your older elevator running while you are budgeting the money for a modernization.
At some point in time, most older elevators are no longer supported by the manufacturer. This creates a problem when trying to track down replacement parts. Once all resources are exhausted, the end result is an emergency modernization. We will do everything we can to help avoid this problem. Modern elevator equipment has evolved far beyond the relay logic and early microprocessor controls of the 70s and 80s. Today’s elevators are fast, smart, and reliable.
A good comparison would be for those of you who owned a computer in the early 80s. Remember how slow it was compared to the computer you are using today? Elevators are incorporating more advanced technology as the years go by.