Services
Comprehensive Engineering Solutions
Vertical Transportation Consulting & Technical Oversight
DFT Elevators provides building owners, HOA boards, and facilities teams with independent technical consulting, bid evaluation, and project management from initial assessment through state sign-off.
1. Advisory, Auditing & State Compliance
Elevator System Assessments
A complete technical review of the mechanical, structural, and electrical condition of your vertical assets to forecast remaining service life and prioritize capital repairs.
Code Compliance Audits
Pre-inspection audits covering ASME A17.1 and California Title 8 safety codes to eliminate red-tag citations, emergency shutdowns, and state violation penalties.
Maintenance Performance Audits
Unbiased evaluations of contractor service quality. We verify whether the elevator service company is honoring contract obligations and preventing premature mechanical wear.
Reliability Starts With Proper Maintenance Oversight
Contract performance directly impacts property value and tenant satisfaction. We provide role-specific clarity:
For Property Managers
Clear answers regarding risk exposure, contract billing, and equipment performance. Fewer emergency calls, zero surprises.
For Condo & Co-op Boards
Elevators are your building’s largest physical asset and largest ongoing expense. We protect your reserve funds from inflated proposals.
For Facility Directors & Engineers
We speak your language—connecting dispatch performance, machine lifecycle curves, and mechanical diagnostics to your capital roadmap.
Certified Maintenance Verification
Independent Repair Assessments (Second Opinions)
Control Cabinet & Relay Diagnostics
Are you being told you need a $30,000 repair when a $3,000 repair solves the problem?
Elevator contractors frequently propose wholesale component replacements when minor adjustments or component rebuilds are all that’s required. DFT Elevator Consulting provides independent evaluations of repair recommendations, helping building owners make informed decisions before committing tens of thousands in capital.
Protect your building and reserve funds. Get an unbiased second opinion before signing any major elevator repair invoice.
Modernization Specifications & Project Construction Oversight
2. Modernization Engineering & Construction Advisory
Non-Proprietary Engineering Specifications
We write rigorous, non-proprietary technical specifications for motors, microprocessor dispatchers, door equipment, and cab fixtures. This guarantees you will never be held captive by a single elevator contractor.
Competitive Contractor Bid Evaluations
We manage the request for proposal (RFP) process, create side-by-side bid comparison matrices, normalize contractor scope exclusions, and negotiate contract terms on your behalf.
Construction Oversight & Milestone Sign-off
As your owner’s representative, Dave Thomas conducts regular site visits, reviews technical submittals, inspects progress milestones, and executes the final punchlist prior to contractor payment release.
Modernization Control Panels
Schedule a Consultation
Give your building the dependable vertical transit experience it deserves. Reach out to schedule a consultation, and we’ll conduct a comprehensive, independent inspection of your elevator systems.