If so cost wise , Is it cheaper to rip out an existing Lift and put replacement one in as keeps breaking down . Or alternatively use another redundant lift shaft in building, and start from scratch ,as obviously no Lift mechanism in redundant shaft. The Redundant and working Lift are not far apart. Thanks

Someone I knew who was after career progression used to be a lift attendant at a top hotel.Started at the bottom and worked his way to the top.

Definitely Not a lift engineer. However I have lived in 2 blocks where we had to have extensive work done.

When people talk about a new lift they are not referring to the cage but to the gearing and motors that operates the cables.

It doesn't matter if you have new gearing or the existing repaired both seem to cost a small fortune and spare parts always seems to be an issue.

I have no idea if it is better to start over with the redundant shaft although you might be able to use the existing one until then which would be more convenient.

You don't say if this is a block of flats or a work building. If it is your home i suggest you call a EGM and tell your neighbours this will cost a lot of money. Good luck.

Edited by Badger11 (18 Sep 2018 4.08pm)

One more point

I used to be a lift engineer, decent job, but a bit up and down.

I was standing next to a woman who was in a crowded lift of the hotel she was staying in. When a man got in and accidentally elbowed her in the breast.

The man said, "I'm sorry! But if your heart is as soft as your breast, you'll forgive me."

So the woman replies, "If your dick is as hard as your elbow then I am staying in room 113!"

You have to take the highs with the lows.