We Don't Just
Tick Boxes.
A stairlift is more than just a convenience; it is a vital safety device that ensures you or your loved ones can navigate the home without the risk of falls or overexertion. At Vertical Movement Services Ltd, your safety is our non-negotiable priority. We provide comprehensive safety checks and compliance audits to ensure every piece of equipment we install or maintain meets the highest UK standards.
Because we are an engineer-led, family-run business, we don't just tick boxes. We perform deep-dive technical inspections to ensure your equipment is as safe as it was the day it was manufactured.
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Our Rigorous
Safety Assessment
When our engineers perform a safety check, we look beyond the obvious. We evaluate the entire mechanical and electrical ecosystem of the lift to identify potential hazards before they become a problem.
We test the secondary safety switches that act as a fail-safe, ensuring the carriage stops exactly where it should.
We verify that the sensors on the carriage and footplate are ultra-responsive, instantly halting the lift if it encounters an object or pet on the stairs.
For your absolute protection, we test the overspeed governor (the mechanical brake) to ensure it locks the carriage securely in the unlikely event of a motor failure.
We inspect the condition and locking mechanism of all restraint systems to ensure the user is always safely positioned.
We ensure the lift cannot move while the seat is in the swivelled position, preventing any accidents during the transition from the lift to the landing.
Meeting National
Safety Standards
All our work is conducted in strict accordance with British Standard BS EN 81-40, which governs the safety of stairlifts and inclined lifting platforms. By choosing Vertical Movement Services Ltd, you are ensuring that your equipment is compliant with:
As an independent specialist, we provide unbiased safety assessments. If your stairlift is no longer safe to operate, we will tell you clearly and provide honest options for repair or replacement. We believe that transparency is the key to building long-term trust with our customers.
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Lift broken down? Stairlift won't move? Our engineers are on call every hour of every day. Don't get stuck.
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From nationwide commercial lift projects to local domestic stairlift support, our family-run team is ready to help. Honest advice, no-obligation quotes.