About The Author
Andy Verey
Founder, Owner & Managing Director
Andy is the driving force behind Vertical Lift Services North West. Since the day he left school, he has only ever worked in the lift industry, and that single-minded focus shapes every job VLS takes on.
From his early days on the tools to founding VLSNW and growing it into one of the most trusted lift service providers in the North West, Andy has built his reputation on doing the job properly. Honest pricing, rapid response, and engineering work that lasts.
Today he leads a team that keeps lifts moving safely for clients including Hotel Chocolat, the NHS, Chester Zoo and St Helens Theatre Royal. When he writes, it is straight from decades on site: practical insight, no jargon, real-world solutions.
Latest Articles
Written by Andy
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
How Do Lifts Work? A Complete Guide to Lift Mechanics
Lifts (or elevators if you’re in the US) are so familiar to us all that most people ride them without giving them a second thought.
