Elevator Modernization Services in North & South Carolina
Older elevators operate slowly, break down more often, and may eventually fail to meet current safety codes. Charter Elevator helps property managers and building owners across North and South Carolina plan elevator modernization projects that solve these problems for good.
Don’t buy a few more months with another repair—contact us to speak with our elevator modernization team about your aging equipment.
Signs It’s Time to Modernize Your Building’s Elevators
Most buildings we evaluate share a few warning signs. Our team can tell you honestly where your elevator falls on the curve. For starters, it’s worth taking a closer look at your equipment if any of the following sounds familiar:
- Your elevators are at least 20 to 30 years old.
- Breakdowns and service calls are getting more frequent and expensive.
- Replacement parts are hard to source.
- Ride quality feels rough, slow, or inconsistent.
- The system no longer meets current ASME A17.1 code requirements.
What’s Included in an Elevator Modernization
We start every project by assessing your current installation. Then, we scope the work around your budget and the equipment’s age. Depending on your goals and the condition of your elevators, modernization may include:
- Control system upgrades for smooth, reliable operation
- Door operator and safety device replacement
- Cab interior updates, including lighting, flooring, and finishes
- Energy-efficient motors and drives that lower operating costs
- Code-compliance upgrades
Some buildings require a complete replacement. Others only need a handful of components swapped out. Either way, we’ll walk you through your options honestly, without pushing upgrades your equipment doesn’t need.
Phased or Full-Scope, Tailored to Your Building
We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all elevator modernization package. Instead, we make personalized recommendations specific to your equipment.
Phased modernization lets you spread out the investment while addressing the most urgent components first. You’ll get straight answers about what’s necessary now and what can wait, with no surprise costs once work begins.
A full scope might make sense if your equipment has reached the end of its useful life across the board. If your building is under a Charter maintenance contract, we’ll use that service history to help scope the project accurately.
Not sure if elevator modernization is the right fit for your building? Our team can also step in for interim elevator repairs while you weigh your options.
Trust Charter to Upgrade Your Elevators
Our company was founded by a former Otis Elevator President, and that pedigree carries through every modernization plan we scope. We’re a locally owned, non-union team, so you get straight talk and fair pricing instead of a call center script.
You’ll also have access to Charterview, our customer portal, to track project updates and photos without waiting on a callback. Whatever shape your project takes, we’ll build it around your timeframe and goals, not a standard template.
To discuss the future of your elevators, please request a modernization consultation today. We proudly serve building owners across the Carolinas.
