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
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.
Veolia – Case Study
Client: Veolia Location: Specialist food processing facility Lifts on site: 4 Services: Maintenance, reactive works, modernisations Availability: 24/7/365 Overview Veolia approached us to take over
VLS Summer Bash 2025
On 6th July 2025, the VLS crew swapped their hi-vis for holiday mode and headed to Blackpool for our annual Summer Bash – and what
How Often Should My Lift Be Serviced?
It’s easy to ignore a lift when it’s working. It goes up, it goes down, job done. But the minute it stops, you’ve got a
What to do When Your Lift Malfunctions
Lift malfunctions are rare but, like any mechanical system, they can happen. It’s crucial to understand that while these occurrences are infrequent, they are inevitable
