
Lifts Modernisation Services in Brighton & West Sussex
Upgrade your lifts, safety, efficiently, and reliably
Why Choose Lifts Modernisation?
Over time, lift components naturally age and experience wear and tear. As a result, this can lead to malfunctions or slower performance.
At S E Lifts, we provide professional lift modernisation services to ensure your lifts operate safely and efficiently

Additionally, modernisation is a more sustainable solution compared to a full lift replacement. This is because the existing structure, guide rails, lift car, and counterweight are retained. As a result, waste is reduced and the environmental impact is minimised.
Upgrading key components can also improve:
- Safety for passengers and engineers
- Energy efficiency
- System reliability
- Compliance with current industry standards
Our step-by-step process
As a result, we use state-of-the-art components and proven engineering solutions to enhance the performance, reliability, and safety of the lift system.
Common Lift Modernisation Upgrades
Lift Controller Upgrade
All our lift control systems use open-protocol microprocessor-based controllers. Unlike closed-protocol systems that restrict access to maintenance service providers. Open-protocol system allows any lift company to maintain the equipment without specialist tools.
This provides faster diagnostics of lift failures and reduces equipment downtime.


new controller
Typically includes a VVVF (Variable Voltage Variable Frequency) drive, providing:
- Smooth acceleration and deceleration
- Improved ride comfort
- More efficient call handling
- Reduced energy consumption

Door Operator Upgrade
Older door drives can become unreliable and hard to maintain. Modern VF drives improve safety and reliability.
- Smooth door operation
- Increased passenger safety
- Reduced breakdowns
- Improved overall lift performance

Professional Installation by Experienced Engineers
We manage every project from start to finish. Furthermore, our team provides ongoing support and planned maintenance to ensure long-term performance. Whether your lift is in a residential block, commercial building, or public facility, we tailor our solutions for your requirements.
Furthermore, S E Lifts works closely with lift manufacturers and equipment suppliers to ensure compatibility with the existing lift installation. As a result, we manage the entire process, including:
- Equipment selection
- Fast delivery of components
- Professional installation
- Quality control and testing
Our after-sales service includes:
- Planned preventative maintenance
- Experienced qualified engineers
- 24-hour call-out service
S E Lifts provides services including:
- Passenger lifts
- Goods Lifts
- Service lifts Dumbwaiters (kitchen / food lifts)
- Platform lifts
- Home lifts
- Hydraulic lifts
- Traction lifts
Lift Equipment and Components
We supply and install a wide range of lift components including:
- Lift controllers and control panels
- Door operators and door motors
- Autodiallers and GSM emergency systems
- Emergency alarms and lighting
- Door detectors and call buttons
- Indicators
- Traction ropes and re-roping systems
- Limit switches and safety contacts
- Load weighers (overload detection)
- VF drives (inverters)
- Overspeed governors and safety gear
- Buffers




Lift Manufacturer Partnership
S E Lifts is an authorised distributor of Vesna Asansör, supplying complete lift systems and control equipment from manufacturers including:
- Arkel
- Heidenhain
- Microlift
In addition, these solutions support a wide range of lift types including traction lifts, hydraulic lifts, goods lifts, car lifts, platform lifts, wheelchair lifts, and home lifts.
Serving Brighton and West Sussex
We proudly provide lift engineering services across Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Chichester, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Horsham, Guildford, Redhill, Leatherhead, Croydon, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Southampton, Portsmouth, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hampshire, Kent, London and surrounding areas. Therefore, wherever your property is located, our engineers are ready to improve your lift system.

Contact Us Today
Ready to upgrade your lift?
Call us at 07472 177005 or submit our contact form to request consultation.
We can provide a tailored modernisation plan to meet your needs and budget.
S E Lifts – Lift Company West Sussex
