About The Author
Andy Verey
Founder, Owner & Managing Director
Andy has worked in the lift industry since he left school and has never done anything else.
He started on the tools as a field engineer, then moved through supervisor, operations and business development roles at lift companies across the North West. By the time he set up Vertical Lift Services in 2019 he had 27 years in the trade.
It began as a sole trader operation supporting other lift companies. It became a limited company in 2020 and opened its St Helens head office in 2021. Today it’s a team of engineers, an operations manager and apprentices, with CHAS Elite, SafeContractor and EXOR accreditation and ISO 45001 in progress.
They look after lifts for Hotel Chocolat, the NHS, Chester Zoo, St Helens Theatre Royal and St Mary’s Hospice, across offices, hotels, care homes, student accommodation and sports venues.
Latest Articles
Written by Andy
Do’s and Don’ts of Being Stuck in a Lift
Stuck right now? Press the alarm button and hold it for a few seconds. Move to the back of the car, away from the doors.
Energy Efficiency in Modern Lifts: How to Cut Running Costs
Lifts have a habit of running up costs quietly. They sit in the background of a building, working away day and night, and the energy
What to Look for in a Lift Maintenance Contract
A lift maintenance contract is one of those agreements that is easy to sign and easy to forget, right up until the lift breaks down
Lift Breakdowns: What Causes Them and How to Reduce the Risk
A lift breakdown is far more than an inconvenience. It disrupts the working of a building, frustrates the people who depend on it, and at
Modernise or Replace? Making the Right Call on an Ageing Lift
Every lift reaches a point where patching up the same faults stops making financial sense. The decision that follows is rarely simple. Do you modernise
Are You Legally Required to Have a Lift in Your Building?
If you own or manage a building in the UK, you may be wondering whether the law requires you to install a lift. The short
