EMSD releases latest lift maintenance cost information of private residential and commercial premises

     The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) today (May 27) released the latest maintenance cost information on lifts in private residential and commercial premises in Hong Kong for public reference in choosing registered lift contractors.

     The EMSD had earlier engaged an independent consultant to conduct a sampling survey on the maintenance costs of lifts in private residential and commercial buildings in Hong Kong. The consultant analysed the data collected from about 9 430 lifts at about 2 420 locations, and calculated the average monthly maintenance costs of the lifts as follows:

Private residential buildings

Lift travel level Rated speed of lift Average monthly lift maintenance cost Changes as compared with last survey (Note)
1 to 15 ≤ 1.0m/s
> 1.0m/s		 $5,276
$6,144		 +3.1%
+2.6%
16 to 25 ≤ 1.5m/s
> 1.5m/s		 $5,492
$7,416		 +3.4%
+1.5%
26 to 35 ≤ 1.75m/s 
> 1.75m/s		 $6,539
$9,557		 +1.9%
+0.4%
More than 35 ≤ 2.5m/s
> 2.5m/s 		 $10,206
$10,781		 +1.2%
+2.1%

Private commercial buildings

Lift travel level  Rated speed of lift Average monthly lift maintenance cost Changes as compared with last survey (Note)
1 to 15  ≤ 1.5m/s
> 1.5m/s 		 $7,241
$9,187		 +2.7%
+0.7%
16 to 25 ≤ 2.0m/s
> 2.0m/s 		 $8,355
$12,310		 +2.9%
+0.5%
26 to 35 ≤ 3.0m/s
> 3.0m/s 		 $10,898
$15,584		 +2.9%
+3.2%
More than 35 ≤ 3.5m/s
> 3.5m/s		 $21,872
$25,971		 +0.0%
+3.6%

     The cost information is available in the Responsible Persons' Corner on the EMSD website (www.emsd.gov.hk/en/lifts_and_escalators_safety/responsible_persons_corner/index.html). The EMSD will update it on a half-yearly basis.

     In choosing registered lift contractors, the responsible persons for lifts are advised to make reference to the materials published in the Responsible Persons' Corner in addition to the price factor. The materials include:
* performance ratings of registered contractors;
* sample contracts for procurement of lift maintenance services;
* a guidebook for persons responsible for lifts;
* guidelines for selection of registered contractors for provision of maintenance services;
* guidelines for modernisation of existing lifts;
* guidelines for management of lift maintenance works;
* a checklist for building management staff to conduct daily safety inspection of lifts; and
* common questions and answers on lift management.

Note: The above price figures were updated on March 31, 2024, whereas the previous price figures were updated on September 30, 2023.