Comprehensive Vertical Transportation Consulting
DFT Elevators delivers client-focused technical consulting and project management services for buildings of all sizes, from design to compliance and capital planning.
1. Advisory, Auditing & Compliance
Elevator System Assessments
A complete review of the structural, mechanical, and electrical conditions of your vertical transportation assets to understand remaining life expectancy and immediate repairs needed.
Code Compliance Reviews
Thorough evaluations targeting ASME, ADA, and California building safety codes to prevent expensive fines and ensure full compliance before state inspections.
Maintenance Audits
Unbiased evaluations of the elevator maintenance contractor’s work. We verify if they are maintaining your systems according to contract obligations and industry standards.
Performance Starts With Maintenance
You juggle enough. Our Maintenance Consulting Services give you clear, unbiased answers about your elevator contract, equipment performance, and risk exposure, tailored specifically for your role:
For Property Managers
Our services give you clear answers about your contract performance and risk exposure. So there are fewer surprises, fewer emergency calls, and more confidence from lobby to top floor.
For Condo & Co-op Boards
Elevators are one of your building’s largest assets and biggest liabilities. We provide independent contract reviews and equipment assessments, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and whether it’s truly protecting the building long term.
For Engineers & Facility Directors
You understand systems. We help ensure your elevator maintenance program aligns with how those systems actually perform. From contract language to equipment condition, we connect the dots so reliability, lifecycle planning, and budget all move in the same direction.
For HOA Management Companies
You oversee multiple properties — each with different equipment, contracts, and risk profiles. We provide consistent, independent oversight across your portfolio, helping you standardize expectations, control costs, and reduce elevator-related surprises before they reach the board.
And for everyone else in-between… we’ve got you covered.
Independent Repair Assessments (Second Opinions)
Are you being told you need a $30,000 repair when a $3,000 repair may solve the problem?
An independent elevator assessment can provide the answers before you spend the money. Not sure if a proposed elevator repair is necessary, or priced fairly? DFT Elevator Consulting provides independent evaluations of elevator repair recommendations, helping building owners, HOAs, property managers, and facilities teams make informed decisions before spending thousands on repairs.
We review repair proposals, assess equipment conditions, identify potential code or safety concerns, and help determine whether repairs, upgrades, or alternative solutions are the most cost-effective path forward.
Before approving your next repair proposal, get an independent second opinion from an elevator expert working for you—not the contractor. Protect your building. Protect your budget. Contact DFT Elevator Consulting today.
Modernization Specifications & Project Oversight
2. Modernization & Construction Advisory
Modernization Specifications
We draft comprehensive project specifications to replace obsolete mechanical and electrical controls with advanced, energy-efficient components.
Contractor Bid Evaluations
We organize and manage the bidding process, analyze proposal estimates side-by-side, and negotiate terms with contractors on your behalf.
Construction Oversight
We act as your representative, conducting site visits, reviewing submittals, checking progress milestones, and performing final installation punchlists.
Elevator Modernization Advisory
Elevator modernization projects can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Having an independent expert on your side can help ensure you make the right investment. DFT Elevator Consulting assists building owners, HOAs, and property managers with modernization planning, contractor proposal reviews, bid comparisons, project oversight, and long-term capital planning.
Our goal is simple: help you avoid unnecessary costs, reduce project risk, and maximize the life and performance of your elevator system.
A typical elevator modernization can cost anywhere from $100,000 to $500,000 or more. Spending a small fraction of that amount on independent consulting can help prevent costly mistakes, change orders, and unnecessary upgrades while ensuring your modernization delivers the value your building deserves.
Before committing to a modernization project, contact DFT Elevator Consulting for an independent assessment.
Schedule a Consultation
Give your building the dependable elevator experience it deserves. Reach out to our team to schedule a consultation, and we’ll take a thoughtful, thorough look at your system.
You’ll get clear, tailored recommendations designed to strengthen safety, reduce downtime, and keep everything running smoothly day after day. With us, you can feel confident knowing your elevators are supported by experts who genuinely care about your building and the people who rely on it.