Thorough examination
A systematic assessment focused on defects that are or could become dangerous.
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LOLER lift reports across Northern Ireland.
Clear thorough examinations and written reports for passenger, goods, platform and service lifts—helping duty holders understand defects, required actions and the next examination date.
Clear evidence of compliance
A proper Report of Thorough Examination.
Northern Ireland has its own LOLER legislation: the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999. Regulation 9 requires lifting equipment to be thoroughly examined by a competent person at appropriate intervals.
Elite Lifts helps building owners, facilities managers and duty holders arrange lift examinations, understand the report and deal with any remedial work identified.
Request a LOLER examinationWritten report
A clear statutory record of findings, required actions and the next due date.
Defect priorities
Practical explanation of urgent issues and other repairs requiring attention.
Remedial support
Clear quotations and coordinated repair work when defects need to be resolved.
What the report records
Useful information—not simply a tick-box certificate.
- Lift identification, location and examination date
- Scope of the thorough examination
- Defects found and their level of urgency
- Repairs or actions required
- Date the next examination is due
- A clear written record for the duty holder
Lift types covered
LOLER support for individual lifts and complete portfolios.
- Passenger lifts
- Goods and service lifts
- Platform and accessibility lifts
- Hydraulic, traction and MRL lifts
- Older and specialist lift equipment
- Mixed lift portfolios across multiple sites
Reports and related actions can be kept visible through the Elite Lifts customer portal alongside maintenance history, breakdowns and recommended works.
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LOLER reports for lifts in Northern Ireland.
How often does a passenger lift need a LOLER examination?
Passenger-carrying lifts are normally thoroughly examined at least every six months, unless a competent person has set a different interval through a written examination scheme.
Is a LOLER thorough examination the same as lift maintenance?
No. Maintenance keeps the lift in safe working order. A thorough examination is a separate, systematic assessment by a competent person to identify defects that are or could become dangerous.
Do I receive a report or a certificate?
The important statutory record is the written Report of Thorough Examination. It records the lift examined, findings, defects, required actions and the next due date.
Do you cover all of Northern Ireland?
Yes. Elite Lifts supports customers in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland, including multi-site lift portfolios.
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