Our Services
Elevator Maintenance Management
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Ritter Elevator consultants approach each new project focusing on the unique needs of the customer. We initiate an in-depth discussion of current challenges being faced pertaining to the elevators’ performance, reliability, and safety with the goal to address each issue in a timely and efficient manner. We customize our consulting services according to the timelines and goals determined by the customer.
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Our typical initial approach to elevator maintenance management is as follows:
Perform a detailed equipment survey to ascertain the conditions and document equipment and/or maintenance deficiencies
Review of existing service contract(s) scope of coverage and terms and conditions
Review the last 24 months of service records from existing contractor and consolidate the information into a manageable concise report of preventive maintenance performed, repairs completed, safety test performance, and service call details
Review of invoices for accuracy and legitimacy
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Ongoing elevator maintenance management includes:
Facilitate quarterly service meetings with ownership and the service provider reviewing preventive maintenance, recent and upcoming repairs, safety test schedule, incoming invoices, open violations, service call resolutions and response times
Create and continuously update the best course of action for elevator service and be available for elevator inquires and issues
Elevator Repair, Upgrades, & Capital Planning
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Elevator repair, upgrades, and capital planning involves the following:
Survey condition of equipment
Perform a detailed analysis of the service call and repair history on each elevator
Develop a comprehensive plan with input from ownership and service records
Evaluate existing proposals for validity and competitive pricing
Obtain competitive pricing for upgrades as needed
Validate insurance claims and work with insurance company to document work required from a loss
Modernization Services
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Modernization services include the following:
Survey the existing equipment and note deficiencies
Meet with ownership to ascertain needs and budget constraints
Provide a detailed specification that outlines the equipment and processes of the modernization project
Facilitate a bid process including the walk through, clarifications, bid review, and recommendation
Project management including reviewing and confirming submittals, pay applications, project meetings, schedules, interim maintenance, etc.
Final inspection, punchlist follow-up, and project closeout
New Construction, Design, & Installation Services
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New construction, design, and installation services include:
Review of site dimensions, usage requirements, building populations, budgetary constraints and construction requirements
Elevator design and drawings
Creation of detailed specifications
Facilitate a bid process including clarifications, bid review, and recommendation
Project management including reviewing and confirming submittals, pay applications, project meetings, and schedules
Final inspection, punchlist follow-up and project closeout
Elevator Due Diligence
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Elevator due diligence includes the following:
Survey the elevator(s)
Review the service and service call records
Provide a detailed report of the equipment condition noting any immediate needs and life expectancy information
Submit report and recommendations for short and long term budgeting requirements