I just received the yearly financial report of my condo, my condo's lift maintenance fee is RM212k for one year, with total of 10 lifts across two blocks and 40 floors. The lift brand is OTIS.

This means it costs RM580/day to maintain all the lifts.

Does this figure make any sense? it is cheap or expensive?

Please do share your condo's lift maintenance fee.

Damnnnn didnt know it was this expensive

Good to get contract to supply lift for M series condo la wei

so many blocks n so many floors

service also not daily

its like once a month at most ma

should divide that figure by per month

but its 21.2k / lift.

did they break down often?

i know their sparepart is ard rm 15k++ if got big issue.

Toshiba lifts. 4 lifts/block, 2 blocks, 22 flrs each.

maint cost ~rm 100k/y if i'm not mistaken

Some M&E vendor have 5 yrs of comprehensive maintenance contract after VP which compulsory for client to use their service, most of them go low price during tender but the hidden cost is during maintenance

Just 2cents

Low cost during developer's period, buyer foot the bill after DLP.

This is industry norm. Unfortunately government turn a blind eye in this.

yes, lift maintenance is one of the highest in the expenses.

the condo i used to stay, is around 50k a month.

This post has been edited by gashout: Sep 26 2024, 11:11 AM

A lift could cost more than bmw or mercedes, work 24/7 and safety is paramount, expect to cost more than a toyota maintenance.

for reasons, residential in europe avoid using lift.


This post has been edited by icemanfx: Sep 26 2024, 01:28 PM

It is = RM 212k/ 10 lifts
@ RM 21.2k/lift
@ RM 1.77k / month/ lift
@ RM 58.90/ day/ lift

If this figure too expensive, then JMB sendiri pergi attend JKKP course, pass the JKKP test, pay the CP examination, pay the CP license renewal, use your own time & offer yourself to maintain the lift.

Why do you sound so defensive?

Issit? Then my apologies to make it feel like so.

Go volunteer yourself to be the committee member & get involve with lift maintenance contract tendering. You will get your 1st hand info there.

RM 21.2k/annual is not comprehensive maintenance, do put too much expectation to it. The most, the lift CP will only send 2 technician to come & inspect the condition of the lifts, the wear & tear replacement cost need to be paid separately- like your car engine oil maintenance.

The 5 years got reason for it - you buy new car the warranty also 5 years for the major components. This is because majorities heavy machinery's major component fails after 5 years.

Not they purposely give cheap the 1st 5 years.

I just saw mine in budget: Rm 480k for 28 lifts + 1 vertical lift

As far as I know, there's total of 14 lifts serving 2 towers of about 50 floors. 2 service lifts (one for each tower). 1 lift in facility for about 8 floors. The remaining are serving about 3 floors.

The lifts can be slow at times (seems to be software issue, sometime they just don't respond and wait for that one lift to do all the work) and every month or two there's a breakdown. It takes about 2 weeks usually for it to be fixed.

However, in comparison with the cost stated by OP, mine is very cheap? Hope more people can post theirs so we can have transparency on market price

btw how is OTIS doing?
Will it get break down easily?

Passenger Lifts for 45 Levels – 16 units
Car Lifts for 10 Levels – 2 units
Passenger Lift for 2 Levels – 1 unit
Passenger Lift for 6 Levels – 1 unit

The yearly comprehensive maintenance cost, inclusive of lift motor, is RM365k.

This comprehensive maintenance covers wear and tear parts, offering a carefree arrangement as long as the annual RM365k fee is paid. The cost is subject to annual adjustments.

Note: In the first few years after a building is completed, lifts are typically still under warranty. During this period, owners usually only pay for labour under the comprehensive maintenance, as spare parts remain covered by the warranty.

Once the warranty period ends, however, the cost of the comprehensive maintenance contract increases significantly due to the inclusion of parts.

Hope this helps.

Just a heads-up: When comparing quotes, ensure it’s an apple-to-apple comparison. Some parties may omit coverage of key (and costly) components in their “comprehensive” maintenance packages just to secure the job. Unfortunately, the reality only hits when the bill for those excluded parts arrives.

no wonder usually new condo maintenance fees increase after 2 years
Many don't know about the warranty period of lifts

Sometimes developer subsidy and paid many of the initial expenses.

Then when handover to MC, MC get rude shock about sudden increase of expense.

Seemed over charge

also curious to know
KLCC using OTIS right?

Yes, Otis.

Its not just about the brand of the lifts. Modern lifts are fitted with a lot of sensor and may shutdown with the slightest disruption.

Lifts are also subject to tuning and alignment. Depending on the quality of installation and maintenance, some lifts may run smoothly for a long period of time. However, certain acts can affect the stability and lifespan of a lift. These include:
Stopping the lift door with your hands instead of using the door-open button – This may cause the door to get stuck more easily over time.
Jumping inside the lift – This can trigger safety mechanisms or affect the lift’s balance system.
Overloading the lift beyond its weight capacity – This puts unnecessary strain on the lift motor and suspension, potentially leading to mechanical failure.
Forcing the lift door open manually – This can damage the door mechanism and misalign its sensors.
Holding the door open for too long using the button – Extended strain on the door motor may cause premature wear and tear.
Spilling drinks or throwing rubbish in the lift – Liquids and debris can interfere with sensors or control panels, leading to faults.
Pressing multiple buttons repeatedly or aggressively – This may confuse the system and damage the control panel.
Leaning or banging against the lift walls – This can loosen panels or damage internal components.
Practising proper lift etiquette helps maintain its smooth operation and reduces the risk of breakdowns.

One of my condos. 12k per month for 5 lifts.

Good day or bad day the same price.

When any problem, it will be fixed in 3 hours MAX. Toshiba