Durant Lifts dispatch operator wearing a headset in the 24/7 call centre

On call · 24/7

A real person picks up. Every hour, every day.

When a lift fails, no voicemail. No queues. A dispatcher answers, logs the fault, and gets an engineer moving.

By the numbers

Documented response, every call-out.

The same whether you call at 9am or 3am.

94% First-visit diagnosis
24/7 Engineer cover
3.2h Avg restore time

What we attend

Critical faults we resolve, grouped by where the risk sits

Response is prioritised by passenger safety, building impact, and the path to safe reinstatement.

Passenger safety

  • Entrapments and trappings. Safe release, immediate fault checks, incident communication.
  • Autodialler and comms faults. Alarm-phone failures isolated and escalated.
  • Post-incident verification. Safety-circuit and operation testing before reinstatement.

Service interruption

  • Door operator and lock faults. Doors not proving, repeat reopen, non-start conditions.
  • Controller shutdowns. Intermittent trips, persistent fault states, unsafe restart.
  • Levelling and ride faults. Mis-level stops, rough travel, unsafe-operation symptoms.

Power and recovery

  • Supply interruptions. Incoming-supply issues, phase loss, trips affecting operation.
  • Safety circuit faults. Safety-chain interruptions, urgent make-safe response.
  • Safe isolation. When reinstatement isn't safe, we isolate and provide a repair plan.

On arrival

How our emergency workflow runs

From first call to handover report, each stage is structured for safe and efficient recovery.

  1. Triage and dispatch

    We assess risk level, collect site details, and dispatch the nearest suitable engineer.

  2. Arrival and site control

    Engineer establishes safe working conditions and confirms immediate passenger risk.

  3. Fault diagnosis

    Technical checks identify whether the fault can be safely rectified during attendance.

  4. Safety verification

    Safety circuits and operation are tested before any lift is returned to service.

  5. Handover reporting

    You receive a clear summary of findings, actions taken, and recommended next steps.

After the call-out

The handover document you can act on

Documentation built for managing agents, FM teams, and duty holders, not just an invoice line.

  • Incident summary. Timeline, fault context, passenger impact.
  • Actions on site. What we did, current lift status, isolation if any.
  • Safety notes. Where reinstatement isn't safe, what is safe in the meantime.
  • Repair plan. Parts and prioritised next steps for follow-on work.
  • Resident notes. Wording you can share with residents and clients.

Common questions

Plainly answered, before you call

How quickly can you attend an emergency call-out?

We respond as fast as possible based on safety risk, access, and location, with 24/7 engineer coverage across London, Kent and the South East.

What should site staff do before your engineer arrives?

Keep passengers reassured, do not force doors, confirm lift location, and prepare access details so our engineer can begin safely on arrival.

Do you cover passenger trappings and entrapments?

Yes. We attend trappings incidents with safe release procedures, immediate checks, and clear incident communication.

What information helps you dispatch faster?

Please share the exact address, lift location or ID, whether passengers are trapped, and any access limits around plant areas.

What happens if the lift cannot be safely reinstated?

We isolate the lift, leave the area in a safe state, and provide a practical repair plan so duty holders can proceed quickly.

Do you provide incident reports for duty holders?

Yes. We provide clear post-attendance reporting with findings, actions taken, and recommendations for follow-on work.

Do you subcontract emergency call-outs?

No. Emergency attendance is delivered directly by our family run business.

Which areas do you cover for emergency response?

We provide emergency lift call-out coverage across London, Kent and the South East.

Direct line

Talk to an engineer now.

No call centre, no queues. The phone rings on a desk in our office, available 24/7 across London, Kent and the South East.