EMSD releases latest lift maintenance cost information of private residential and commercial premises
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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 11 810 lifts at about 2 930 locations, and calculated the average monthly maintenance costs of the lifts as follows:
Private residential buildings
| Lift travel level | Rated of speed of lift | Average monthly lift maintenance cost | Changes as compared with last survey (Note) |
| 1 to 15 | ≤ 1.0m/s | $5,946 | +7.3% |
| > 1.0m/s | $7,361 | +5.5% | |
| 16 to 25 | ≤ 1.5m/s | $6,156 | +3.9% |
| > 1.5m/s | $8,105 | +1.3% | |
| 26 to 35 | ≤ 1.75m/s | $7,067 | +1.3% |
| > 1.75m/s | $10,162 | +0.0% | |
| More than 35 | ≤ 2.5m/s | $10,462 | +0.0% |
| > 2.5m/s | $11,584 | +0.7% |
Private commercial buildings
| Lift travel level | Rated of speed of lift | Average monthly lift maintenance cost | Changes as compared with last survey (Note) |
| 1 to 15 | ≤ 1.5m/s | $8,001 | +4.0% |
| > 1.5m/s | $10,444 | +1.4% | |
| 16 to 25 | ≤ 2.0m/s | $9,642 | +3.3% |
| > 2.0m/s | $13,504 | +1.5% | |
| 26 to 35 | ≤ 3.0m/s | $12,443 | +0.2% |
| > 3.0m/s | $17,453 | +1.2% | |
| More than 35 | ≤ 3.5m/s | $23,282 | +2.5% |
| > 3.5m/s | $28,025 | +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 next survey will cover the cost information of lifts from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and the survey results will be released in May 2026. After reviewing past survey results and trends, the EMSD will conduct the survey annually in the future.
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 September 30, 2025, whereas the previous price figures were updated on March 31, 2025.
Ends/Monday, November 24, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:10
Issued at HKT 17:10
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