Goods Lift Inspection
Goods Lifts and LOLER
A goods lift is lifting equipment under LOLER 1998, so a competent person has to examine it thoroughly at least every 12 months. That only holds while it carries goods alone. If people travel in it, it is treated as a passenger lift and the interval drops to 6 months.
Our Engineer Surveyors examine goods lifts, service lifts and dumbwaiters on site and report on each safety-critical part.
Goods Lift LOLER
Regulation
LOLER 1998
Goods only
Every 12 months
Carrying people
Every 6 months
Examined
On site
Report turnaround
Within 3 days
What's included
What's covered in a goods lift inspection
Landing Doors and Interlocks
We check the landing doors, locks and interlocks that stop the lift moving with a door open. Faulty door interlocks are the most serious and one of the most common goods lift findings.
Car and Gates
We examine the car, its gate or doors and their safety contacts, and the floor and walls for damage from loading.
Suspension and Drive
We inspect the suspension ropes or chains, sheaves and terminations, or the rams and hydraulics on a hydraulic lift. Worn ropes and leaking rams are frequent defects.
Brake, Safety Gear and Limits
We check the machine brake, the safety gear and overspeed governor where fitted, and the terminal limit switches that stop the car overrunning.
Controls and Markings
We test the controls, emergency stop and alarm, and confirm the rated load notice is displayed, including a clear no-passengers notice on goods-only lifts.
How it works
Your goods lift's LOLER examination, start to finish
Every scheme your equipment is required to meet under UK regulation carried out by accredited engineers and backed by compliant reports.
1
Book
Tell us about the lift and the building, and we confirm a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
2
On-site examination
An Engineer Surveyor attends and examines the lift thoroughly against LOLER.
3
Compliant report
Within three days you get a report of thorough examination, with any defects and their timescales.
4
Reminders
We hold your next due date and prompt you before the lift needs examining again.
OUR STANDARDS
Engineering inspections where safety comes first
We take our responsibilities seriously, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, quality and safety across every aspect of our operations.
Quality Assurance
Independent, thorough examinations from Engineer Surveyors who look at the lift with fresh eyes.
Responsibility
A clear report that sits alongside your maintenance records and keeps your building compliant with LOLER.
Care
Door interlocks and brakes are what keep people away from a moving car, so we never take them on trust.
GET IN TOUCH
Request a Quotation
Tell us about the lift and when suits, and we'll confirm availability and a competitive quote, usually the same day.
Call us
0208 050 3958
Based in
Reading, Berkshire: serving the South of England
● Hampshire
● Oxfordshire
● Northamptonshire
● Cambridgeshire
● Surrey
● Buckinghamshire
● London
FAQ
Goods Lift Inspections: Common Queries
How often does a goods lift need a LOLER examination?
At least every 12 months if it carries goods only, and every 6 months if people ride in it. A written scheme of examination can set a different period, and a fresh examination is needed after major alterations or an incident.
Is our lift maintenance contract the same as a LOLER examination?
No. Routine maintenance by your lift contractor keeps the lift running, but LOLER needs a separate thorough examination by a competent person, with its own report. One does not replace the other.
Do service lifts and dumbwaiters need examining?
Yes. Small goods-only lifts like service lifts and dumbwaiters are still lifting equipment at work, so they need a thorough examination at least every 12 months.
Do I legally need a LOLER examination?
If your business owns, operates or controls lifting equipment, then yes. LOLER 1998 makes it your legal duty to have it thoroughly examined by a competent person and to keep the resulting report.
What happens if equipment fails the examination?
Your report sets out every defect and how serious it is. Anything that poses an immediate danger is reported at once, so the equipment can be taken out of use until it is put right.