27/08/2026
You’ve received a £4,000 lift repair quote. How do you know if you should approve it?
You’re a property manager, not a lift engineer.
So “replace X component due to wear” doesn’t give you much to make a £4,000 decision on.
Before approving significant lift works, ask four questions:
1. What happens if we don’t do this now?
Understand the operational and safety consequence of waiting.
2. Is this causing a current problem, or preventing a future one?
Both can justify investment, but you should know which you’re paying for.
3. Are there other options?
Repair, adjustment, refurbishment and replacement can have very different costs and lifespans.
4. Can you show me why it needs replacing?
Photos, measurements, fault history or test results can turn technical language into evidence you can actually assess.
You shouldn’t need an engineering degree to understand where your building’s money is going.
And a good contractor shouldn’t expect you to simply trust a number on a quotation.
They should make the decision clear enough for you to defend it.
📌 Save these four questions for the next repair quote that lands in your inbox.
What information do you expect from a contractor before approving a significant repair?
