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The General Lift Company

Who are The General Lift Company?
The General Lift Company is a specialist lift services business delivering maintenance, repairs, refurbishment and installation across London and the South East.

The General Lift Company is a specialist lift services business delivering planned maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, installation and 24/7 emergency call-out across London and the South East.

Established in 1986 and based in Swanley, Kent, The General Lift Company has spent 40 years looking after passenger and goods lifts for customers across Greater London, Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Essex. Its clients range from nationally recognised institutions and international companies to health authorities and educational bodies.

The business has built its reputation on the strength of its people, combining deep technical knowledge with long-standing customer relationships that have made The General Lift Company a trusted name across the region. Its maintenance programmes are built around planned servicing and preventative care, so issues are picked up early and disruption is kept to a minimum.

With engineers on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and response vehicles carrying a wide range of spares, The General Lift Company provides responsive, dependable support that keeps lifts safe, compliant and in service.

Bespoke solutions

We know one size never fits all. Every client, every site, and every risk profile is different. That is why we tailor our services to your environment, your industry, and your compliance needs.

Quality and expertise

We deliver the highest standards, backed by deep industry knowledge and a skilled team. With expert advice and dependable service, you can trust us to get it right every time.

Making it easy

Compliance is complex, but it doesn’t have to be. We take care of the detail, streamline the process, and keep everything on track, so you can focus on running your business.

Our memberships and accreditations
  • Lift and escalator industry logo
  • Safe contractor logo

The General Lift Company

Call for more information 01280 824111.