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COMMERICAL ELEVATORS

The need for efficient accessibility can never be overemphasized in commercial buildings. Collins Elevator will offer you the support you need to install non-proprietary commercial elevators for your new construction project, to revamp an existing elevator, or fit one in an already existing building.

Types of Commercial Elevators:

Passenger Elevator

Collins Elevator is the reliable solution for transporting your ordinary building traffic from one floor to the other. We also have significant experience installing and maintaining a wide assortment of passenger elevators, both hydraulic and traction. Let us help guide you through the process of deciding which option is best for you.

Freight Elevator
Interested in quickly transporting heavy freight and goods, furniture and appliances? Collins Elevator can help you find the elevator with the right load-bearing capacity to meet your requirements. We have installed freight elevators in warehouses, grocery stores, apartment and office buildings and we can assist you in finding what you need.

Dumbwaiter
A small freight elevator used to transport objects and materials between floors for home and commercial use.
Dumbwaiters can be found in restaurants, hospitals, hotels most commonly to transport food. A dumbwaiter should not be used to transport people. Commercial dumbwaiters hold up to 1000lbs. Although the commercial size can be comparable to a residential elevator, it is still not meant for human or animal transport.

New Construction & Modernizations:
We specialize in the construction and installation of non-proprietary hydraulic and traction elevators for commercial, residential, and industrial facilities in both new and existing buildings.Before Construction

Before Construction
Collins Elevator will provide the assistance and information needed to prepare for the project. We will perform a field survey of the job and present you with a cost estimation. We will supply the specifications and job scheduling for the project.During Construction

During Construction
Our highly-qualified construction teams will install your new system in a professional and timely manner. We will monitor and inspect all work provided by our vendors. We will provide continuous updates on project status. We work closely with the GC and others to insure the smoothest installation possible.


Upon Completion
To keep your elevators operating safely, reliably, and efficiently Collins Elevator will provide you with a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Program. With our trained technicians on the job, you can be sure that your elevators are well-maintained and operating safely and that your concerns and needs will be met.

Save Time and Money with Elevator Modernization / Remodel
Elevator equipment is a big investment and change is expensive. Before you decide that the only answer is a new elevator, call us. We will assess your existing equipment, and whenever feasible, make recommendations to update your equipment – which saves you money.\

We Can Modernize Most Manufacturer's Equipment
By adding new technology to your existing equipment, our technicians can bring elevators into compliance with all applicable codes, help you meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), increase elevator operational efficiency and performance, improve the appearance of your elevators, add passenger comfort and extend the life of your equipment to help you get more from your initial investment.

Listed below are highly reputable elevator suppliers that Collins Elevator has established longstanding relationships with.

Minnesota Elevator, Inc.
Motion Control Engineering
Concept Elevator Group
GAL Manufacturing Corp.
Innovation Industries, Inc.




800 Hamlin Street, NE Washington, DC 20017 • Phone: (202) 635-8811 • Fax: (202) 635-8671 • E-Mail: info@CollinsElevator.com