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No room inside for a shaft?
You need a lift but the floor plan leaves no space for an internal shaft, or you are adding access to an existing building without touching its structure. Every day without a solution, residents, staff and visitors climb on foot, and the safety concern grows, particularly for older users.
The lift is mounted on the facade or in the courtyard, with a shaft built from materials chosen to resist sun, dust and heat. The cabin finish and door specification are decided after the site visit, because conditions vary from one building to the next. The result is a lift that works outdoors and reads as part of the building.
Structure cabin and finish of the external lift
- Weather-resistant shaft structure
- Cabin finish suited to the facade
- Dust-resistant doors and sills
- Full on-site installation
From site assessment to external lift in use
Describe the location
Tell us whether the lift faces the street or a courtyard, and describe the building.
We visit and measure
We examine the facade, the ground conditions and the street view before making any recommendation.
We choose suitable materials
The shaft type and cabin finish are decided after the visit, because every site differs.
We install then follow up
Installation is completed on site and we check performance in the outdoor environment after commissioning.
From our work
Why us
We assess the facade and ground conditions together before specifying shaft materials, because sun, dust and heat act differently on every site.
- 13+ years
Lifts we installed that are still running, fault free.
- 300+
Clients served.
- 2 years free warranty
On the lift, covering spare parts and the periodic maintenance during that period.
20 year warranty on the lift machine.
Can your building facade take an external lift?
Commercial building on a main street
The lift becomes part of the streetscape; finish and cladding are chosen after the site visit because every facade reads differently from the street.
Villa with a spacious outdoor court
A courtyard allows the shaft to sit away from the main facade; the precise installation point depends on what the site inspection finds.
Existing building with shallow ground beneath
Where deep excavation is not possible, we assess the ground during the visit and propose a fitting solution suited to that specific site.
Servicing your external lift after installation
On-site follow-up
- Performance check in outdoor conditions
- Review of insulation and dust protection
- Continued contact after handover
Warranty and care
- 20 year warranty on the lift machine
- Maintenance suited to outdoor conditions
- Spare parts available when needed
Honest answers about climate facade and planning
What decides the cost of an external lift?
Every external lift project is shaped by its own facade: the cladding, the structural fixings, the height, and how the shaft will look against the building. Until the site visit has assessed all of this, no accurate figure can be quoted.
Will the building be disrupted while the lift is installed?
External installation generally does not require opening interior walls, which reduces disruption to residents or staff. The exact scope of work depends on site conditions, and the visit establishes what will actually be needed.
Will the installation cause a lot of noise and dust?
Some civil work outside the building is unavoidable, and the level of noise and dust depends on the facade and what the base requires. The site visit sets out the scope of that work so you know in advance what to expect.
Is an outdoor lift safe for the family in intense heat?
Safe use in outdoor heat depends on correct material selection and the thermal insulation of the cabin. That selection happens after the site inspection, because sun exposure varies from one location to another and there is no single answer that fits every case.
How do I know the company understands outdoor conditions?
Ask how they select shaft materials for each site, and how they handle thermal expansion, dust build-up and direct sun. A company that raises these questions with you during the first visit is one that understands what outdoor installation involves.
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Questions about external elevators
When is an external lift the right choice?
When the building has no room inside for a shaft, or when a lift is being added to an existing structure without altering its interior. It also suits buildings with an outdoor court where the shaft can be woven into the visual design.
Does an outdoor lift suffer from Riyadh's heat and dust?
Climate is the main challenge for any external lift. That is why shaft materials, door specifications and insulation are chosen on the basis of the actual site; the field inspection decides what suits each facade specifically.
Can the external shaft be designed so it does not spoil the building's appearance?
Yes, and it is a consideration we address from the first site visit. Finishes and colours can be matched to the existing facade, though the final solution depends on the building's form and the precise installation point.
Do you fit external lifts to existing buildings, not just new ones?
Yes, and that is the more common case. We check the load-bearing wall, the ground, drainage and existing services during the site visit, then decide on a fitting method that does not harm the current structure.
How is the pit managed if the ground beneath the external shaft is too shallow?
Solutions vary from site to site; some locations allow a shallow pit while others require an alternative such as a raised sill. The site visit determines which approach suits the ground conditions in each case.
What shaft materials are used and how are they selected?
Shaft options range from galvanised steel to aluminium and structural glass among others. The choice depends on the degree of sun, dust and wind exposure at the specific site, and is decided during the site visit.
Does an external lift need different maintenance compared with an indoor lift?
Yes, outdoor conditions add requirements such as checking insulation, surface protection and dust ingress that do not arise indoors. We account for these from installation onward and follow up on performance after commissioning.
External elevators in Riyadh, Al Kharj and Al Muzahimiyah
Describe your facade to book the site visit
Send us the building type, location and facade details, and we will arrange a site visit followed by a full quote.