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ASSESSMENTS & REPORTS
Independent reports that help you make confident, informed decisions
A written report from a licensed elevator mechanic — designed for owners, buyers, families, churches, and property managers who want clarity before approving repairs, signing a contract, or buying a property with an elevator.
ARE YOU DEALING WITH THIS?
Common situations a report can help you with
Just received a major repair quote and aren’t sure what’s actually being proposed?
Considering buying a property with an elevator and want to know what you’re inheriting?
Planning a stairlift, platform lift, or home elevator and want independent guidance?
Stuck with recurring elevator problems that no one seems able to explain?
Trying to evaluate whether your maintenance contract is giving you value?
Wondering if a part replacement (hoses, batteries, buttons, doors) is really needed?
Coordinating contractors and electricians on a lift project that’s getting tangled?
Need a written report you can share with family, a board, an insurer, or a buyer?
REPORT TYPES
Ten kinds of independent assessments & reports
Each report is tailored to your situation. If your need doesn’t fit cleanly into one of these, get in touch — we’ll find the right approach.
A
Elevator Condition Report
Independent walk-through and written report on existing elevator condition, ride quality, visible issues, recurring problems, and priorities for owners and managers.
B
Repair Quote Second Opinion
Review of a major repair quote you’ve received — scope, parts, justification, missing information, and questions to ask before approving the work.
C
Common Parts & Repair Review
Focused review of common part recommendations (hoses, batteries, buttons, door components, switches) — typical purpose, likely necessity, and what to ask.
D
Maintenance Quality Review
Independent review of current maintenance, visible care of the equipment, recurring service calls, and whether the maintenance approach fits the building.
E
Maintenance Contract Review
Plain-language review of your maintenance contract — what’s included, what’s excluded, common gotchas, and questions for your provider before renewal.
F
Pre-Purchase Elevator Assessment
For buyers, realtors, churches, or commercial purchasers — understand the existing elevator equipment before closing on the property.
G
Accessibility Lift Assessment
Independent guidance on stairlifts, platform lifts, porch lifts, wheelchair lifts, or home elevators — brand, configuration, electrical, and installation considerations for your home or building.
H
Site Readiness Review
Pre-installation review of site conditions — electrical, landings, framing, concrete, clearances, weather exposure — so installation goes smoothly.
I
Accessibility Lift Condition Report
Walk-through and written report on an existing stairlift, platform lift, porch lift, wheelchair lift, or home elevator — condition, age, recommendations.
J
Recurring Problem Review
Focused review of repeat elevator problems — shutdowns, callbacks, door issues, leveling, hydraulics — to identify likely patterns and underlying causes.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What your report may include
Each report is tailored to your specific situation. Below are the elements that typically appear in a RightLift assessment or report — customized to your equipment, your concerns, and what will actually help you decide.
Equipment overview
Make, type, age, location, observed condition, and visible wear of the existing elevator or accessibility lift.
Visible issues & risks
Items observed during the walk-through that warrant attention — prioritized by urgency and likely cost.
Service & recurring issue summary
Where service records are available, a summary of recurring problems, repeat callbacks, and what they may indicate.
Quote review (if applicable)
For quote reviews: scope analysis, missing information, justification, and questions to raise with the company that issued the quote.
Plain-language explanation
Each finding written in straightforward language — not industry jargon — designed to be shareable.
Recommended next steps
Practical next steps based on what we observed — grouped by urgency, with cost-impact context where helpful.
Questions to ask
Specific questions to put to your current elevator company, contractor, or maintenance provider before approving work.
Independence statement
Confirmation that the report is independent — not tied to a specific manufacturer, sales channel, or maintenance company.
Photos where appropriate
Annotated photos illustrating key findings, where it helps you understand what we saw.
Follow-up access
Ability to follow up with questions after you’ve had time to review the report and discuss it with your stakeholders.
An important note about scope
RightLift provides independent assessments, condition reports, second opinions, consulting, and elevator service. RightLift is not a TSSA inspector and does not provide engineering certifications, regulatory compliance approvals, or replacements for official inspections. Our reports are intended to give owners, buyers, and managers a clear, independent perspective — not a regulatory pass/fail.
Where regulatory inspection or engineering sign-off is required, we’ll point you toward the appropriate authority. Where ongoing service or warranty coverage applies, we’ll be straightforward about what that means for your equipment.
WHERE WE PROVIDE REPORTS
Reports across Eastern & Northern Ontario
We provide elevator condition reports, second opinions, accessibility lift assessments, and pre-purchase reviews across multiple Ontario regions.
Ottawa
Elevator condition reports, second opinions, and accessibility lift consulting across the Ottawa region.
Kingston
Quote reviews, maintenance contract analysis, and pre-purchase elevator assessments in Kingston.
Belleville
Stairlift, platform lift, and accessibility lift assessments for homeowners and small businesses.
Peterborough
Independent consulting on home elevators, porch lifts, wheelchair lifts, and stairlifts in Peterborough.
North Bay
Elevator service, condition reports, and accessibility lift planning in North Bay and surrounding areas.
Surrounding Areas
Eastern and Northern Ontario communities outside the major centres — reach out with your location.
READY TO GET A REPORT?
Tell us what you're dealing with
A quote you’re unsure about, a property you’re considering, a stairlift you’re evaluating, or a recurring issue you can’t crack. Reach out — we’ll figure out the right report for your situation.