Modernization program
Every system replaced or upgraded, from the traction machine in the overhead to the cabin your residents step into. One contractor, one scope, one schedule.
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A clear path from a tired, aging elevator to a safe, code-compliant ride, managed end to end by our certified team.
We inspect your elevator, survey the machine room, hoistway, pit and cab, and pinpoint what's outdated, worn or out of code.
A tailored plan and quote, Prime, Targeted or Essential, matched to your building and budget. We handle all permits and filings with the building department and state elevator authority.
Certified technicians upgrade components with the least possible downtime. In multi car buildings we stage one car at a time so the building keeps service.
Full acceptance testing, then we're on site with the inspector for final inspection. You get a smooth, compliant elevator, fully walked through.
A Brouss modernization covers two groups of equipment. Prime does both: the full mechanical and structural rebuild, and the complete controls and electrical system. Nothing is left running on old parts.

Prime replaces the structure, the controls and the interior your riders actually see.

The machine or power unit, the cabin and the entrances, replaced or rebuilt.

The complete control and signaling system.
What impression do you want to make with your elevator interior design? Brouss offers a wide variety of cab designs to choose from, that are aesthetically pleasing and operationally efficient. Explore our catalog to find the right fit for your building.
Explore CatalogEvery project below was a complete modernization: controls, machine, doors, safety systems and cab, all replaced and brought up to code. Open any one to see the full scope.
FULL MODERNIZATIONFull modernization of five traction elevators in an active hospital: new machines, controls, safety and braking systems, doors, fixtures and cab interiors, all brought up to ASME A17.1-2019 code.
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FULL MODERNIZATIONFull traction modernization of both elevators: new machines, new Magnetek HPV 900 Series Two controllers and new fixtures throughout, plus a historical cab interior upgrade in a brushed finish.
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FULL MODERNIZATIONA complete hydraulic modernization across four buildings: new power units, new solid-state controllers with remote monitoring, refreshed car operating panels and fully renovated cabin interiors.
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FULL MODERNIZATIONA full modernization that replaced the major mechanical and electrical components and paired them with a new cabin interior, bringing the elevator up to current code and ADA requirements.
View projectStraight answers about modernizing an elevator: scope, timing, code and cost.
It depends on the scope, and on parts lead times. An Essential, code-driven upgrade is a much shorter job than renewing controls, machine, doors and cabin together. You get a schedule with your proposal, including the days the unit will be out of service, before any work starts.
Not always. On smaller scopes we can often work in stages so the unit runs outside working hours. A Prime modernization does need an extended out-of-service window, and in buildings with more than one unit we sequence the work so you are never left without service.
The scope, the number of units and floors, what current code requires for your equipment, the cabin finishes you choose, and parts availability for your system. We assess the equipment first, then give you a written proposal you can compare line by line.
No. That is why we work in three levels. Essential covers what code requires, Targeted replaces the components causing trouble, and Prime renews the unit end to end. Many buildings start with a Targeted scope and phase the rest. Compare the three levels.
Yes. Bringing the unit in line with current code is one of the main reasons to modernize. We address the components that no longer comply and support you through the inspection process instead of leaving you to handle it alone.
No. We work with non-proprietary components, so your building is not tied to one manufacturer for future service, parts or pricing. You keep the freedom to choose who services your elevator later.
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