Learn How to Get the Best Elevator Services for Your Business
Whether you manage a buzzing Miami high-rise, a boutique hotel in Palm Beach, or another building in South or Central Florida, functioning elevators are crucial to your success. But what happens when your systems break down? Many property managers struggle to find Florida elevator services that are reliable, fast, and transparent. Even worse, national providers often treat local clients like numbers — leaving you waiting for callbacks, slow repairs, or generic solutions.
You need a Florida elevator service provider who understands the urgency of elevator downtime, offers quick local response times, and treats your building like a priority. Below, we’re highlighting what you should look for in an elevator service provider, and why more building owners are switching to Southwest Elevator.
How to Find the Best Florida Elevator Services
When you need high-quality solutions, look for these qualities in a service provider:
Experience with Florida’s Unique Building Codes and Climate
Florida building codes change often. If you’re not up-to-date with the latest changes, you could face legal consequences. That’s why it’s so important to partner with a company that helps you comply with the most recent updates. At the time of writing*, these elevator codes are of the utmost importance in the Florida region:
- Door lock monitoring: These systems continuously monitor the status of elevator door contact circuits. They prevent the automatic operation of the elevator when faulty door contact circuits are detected, keeping the elevator locked in place until the doors are completely closed. All elevators in the state of Florida must have this system added by August 1, 2025.
- 2019 code 2-way communication: This code requires that two-way message displays are available in the elevator cab to ensure communication for hearing and/or speech-impaired passengers. This rule is not retroactive. However, any elevator that is new construction or modernized after January 1, 2024, must have this equipment installed.
- Ascending car overspeed or unintended motion: All traction elevators must be equipped with a system to prevent the car from moving unexpectedly or at excessive speeds. Every traction elevator in Florida must have an ascending car overspeed or unintended motion system added by August 2027.
It’s also important to partner with a company that understands the unique Florida climate. Excessive humidity and salt in the air can cause elevator components to degrade faster than in other states. The right elevator service provider will know how to keep these issues in check while balancing your budget.
Fast, Local Response Times
When an elevator goes down, minutes matter. You don’t want to be waiting hours — or days — for help from a technician driving from another state. The best elevator service providers in Florida have boots on the ground in your city.
No Long-Term Contracts Required
Some elevator companies lock customers into restrictive multi-year service contracts. Often, these contracts contain escalating costs and vague performance standards. Southwest Elevator believes in earning your business every month. That means no binding long-term agreements. If we’re not delivering great service, you’re free to walk away. However, most clients stay with us for years.
Modernization Capabilities
If your elevator system is more than 20 years old, it could require more than occasional repairs. It may need a full modernization. Choose a service provider with the experience and equipment to handle major upgrades without unnecessary downtime.
Why Florida Building Owners Trust Southwest Elevator
If you’re looking for a reliable elevator service provider, turn to Southwest Elevator. As a leading independent provider of elevator repair, maintenance, modernization, and new construction services, we’re ready to take on your next project. Our company was founded in Fort Worth, Texas, by current CEO and third-generation elevator contractor Tom Cavinder. Now, we serve companies in Texas, Nevada, and Florida.
When you work with us, you get a team that believes in service above all else. All of our employees receive ongoing education throughout the year. And, our repair technicians are all certified by the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC). Our team tailors every project to your budget, project details, and preferences. This ensures your elevator system will meet your goals for years to come.
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* This blog was written in June of 2025. Elevator building codes are subject to change.