Our Removals
Expertise
Given that we put in most of the modern UK escalators in the first place, there's a good chance we'll know how to take it out for you.
Many of our engineers and project managers have worked with us for 10+ years, and have extensive escalator industry expertise.
Our teams frequently undergo the most advanced training to ensure that their skills are kept up to date and relevant. In 2021 to date, we've carried out training on :
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) - designed to aid an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues on construction sites
- Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) - designed to prove the skills of plant operatives
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) - CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out.
- International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) - An IPAF Card, licence or certificate is what you need to prove you have the right training and experience to use powered access equipment (eg. Cherry pickers, Scissor Lifts, Valla Cranes etc).
- Asbestos Awareness
- Working at Height
- Manual Handling
- First Aid
- COSHH
- Coded Welder
- Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)
- Face Fit
Our teams operate across the whole of the UK and often parts of Europe, such is the requirement for our unique blend of skills, equipment and speed. We've carried out removals so frequently that our "end to end" process is probably the slickest in the industry. From the day you contact us, we'll allocate you a project manager who has access to a vast support team to deal with all your planning, staff and equipment needs, and to get rid of that old escalator safely and responsibly.
In terms of some of the trickier areas we come across in a typical removal program, see below.
Some of your challenges :
Removing an escalator is not straight forward. Here's an example of some of your potential issues and how we'll sort them for you :
-
![]()
Set Up Your Area
ButtonWe have vast experience in working out access and egress points for new and old escalators. We can provide all the floor protection and hoardings you'll need, and whatever signage is appropriate for the site.
If necessary, we can advise on and plan for road closures and work with your sprinkler and electric contractors to ensure everything is done correctly, with the minimum of facility downtime
-
![]()
Right Equipment
ButtonWhether you need simple 'A' frames, specialist hoists, small mobile cranes like our range of Valla units, larger mobile Hiab cranes or something bigger still to remove your old escalator, there's a good chance we've got it at our UK facility.
As part of our normal site survey, we'll assess everything you need, plan it along with your project team and keep costs low by making sure it all works seamlessly.
-
![]()
The Aftermath!
ButtonWe'll have a pretty good idea what will be left behind when your escalator is removed.
We can assist in clean up, we can provider qualified welders and builders to "make good" any metalwork or structural problems we find, to ensure the safety of your contractors and customers in readiness for the next phase of your building works.
-
![]()
Disposal
ButtonNo, we don't just put your old escalator in our yard, stacked on top of each other!
Old escalators are a mix of hazardous parts and potential resale value, so we'll set about dismantling the escalator and getting as much as possible of it cleaned up and sold on as spares, via our partners. Ultimately, this could lead to rebates back to you, our customer, depending on our success. We'll look to recycle as much as possible
