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Elan Lifts Ltd

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About from company website

Established in 2000 by Michael Fernandez and Tony Fillery, Elan Lifts is an independent company specialising in bespoke lift installations, modernisations, and servicing. They pride themselves on engineering solutions tailored to client requirements, even for challenging projects such as those in listed buildings or with reduced clearances. Their in-house design team utilises AutoCAD and SolidWorks to create custom solutions, from single-person residential lifts to large goods lifts, with client input valued throughout the process.

Elan also has experience designing and installing steel structures and glazing. The company offers a comprehensive service, managing each contract from start to finish with a dedicated team of technical salespeople, engineers, and project managers. They ensure clear communication and regular updates throughout the installation process.

All new installations include a one-year service contract with an option for 24-hour emergency call-out support. Elan Lifts is committed to high standards, with ongoing training for employees and a focus on recruiting new talent to the industry.

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Project experience from company website

UK House

UK House

London

Replacement of lifts in a multi-tenanted office building, including a six-car group with a touch screen destination control system, MRL gearless machines, and increased duty. Also included 4 x MRL Firefighters Lifts, 1 x 4000kg Hydraulic MRL Cycle Lift, 1 x Private Residential Express Lift, and 2 x Goods Lifts.

Aga Khan Centre

Aga Khan Centre

Kings Cross, London

Installation of five lifts in a new build Islamic educational and cultural establishment, including two bespoke scenic lifts with challenging design requirements for guide rail fixing and hidden supports. Elan also designed and installed the glazing at the front of the lift well.

Flitcroft Street

Flitcroft Street

Design and installation of a lift structure for an office building converted from a Victorian warehouse, designed to enhance retained features like exposed beams and brick walls. The installation included the steel structure and glazing, with the lift serving 3 front and 2 rear floors.

Crawley Hospital

Crawley Hospital

Modernisation of six lifts (a duplex pair and a four-car group). The project involved replacing lift cars for larger dimensions and compliance with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM 08-02), upgrading to modern high-speed fire-rated entrances, replacing machines with efficient VF drives, and updating the control system for improved dispatching and remote monitoring. Push buttons and indicators were replaced to comply with EN81-70 (disabled access).

Montrose Court

Montrose Court

South Kensington, London

Replacement of five rear lifts in a residential block, where the original service hoists had very small lift wells and reduced clearances. Elan designed 2-person / 180kg passenger lifts compliant with EN81-20 and EN81-21, with fire-rated entrances. One lift serves a rear basement level and is rated for 1 person.

Charles Street

Charles Street

Mayfair, London

Modernisation of original lifts within an ornate stairwell. The solution involved dispensing with the counterweight and fitting a positive (drum) drive, replacing guide rails with modern tee sections, and fitting slimline four-panel centre opening doors. New push buttons and indicators were discreetly incorporated.

Clients mentioned from company website

UK House, Aga Khan Centre, Flitcroft Street, Crawley Hospital, Montrose Court, Charles Street.

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What does Elan Lifts Ltd do?

Elan Lifts specialises in bespoke lift installations, modernisations, and servicing. Established in 2000, they offer tailored solutions for various building types, including listed buildings and those with restricted space. Their listed services include Lifts & escalators, Design & build, Refurbishment, Glazing and Steel fabrication.

Where is Elan Lifts Ltd based?

Elan Lifts Ltd is registered at Unit 8 Mulberry Court Bourne Industrial Park, Bourne Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4BF, in London.

What areas does Elan Lifts Ltd cover?

Elan Lifts Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.

How many people work at Elan Lifts Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 25 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.

What is Elan Lifts Ltd's turnover?

Elan Lifts Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £3.4m and £9.2m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is Elan Lifts Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Elan Lifts Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-05-31.

What sectors does Elan Lifts Ltd work in?

Elan Lifts Ltd works in Residential, Commercial and Healthcare.

When was Elan Lifts Ltd established?

Elan Lifts Ltd was incorporated on 2000-05-25.

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