EST. 1958 · DETROIT, MICHIGAN · CLASS A CONTRACTOR

LARDNER
ELEVATOR

Sixty-plus years lifting Detroit — installing, maintaining, and modernizing elevators, dumbwaiters, stage & material lifts across Michigan.

License
Class A
Trade
IUEC
Service
24 / 7
Based
Detroit
Descend
§ 01
SERVICES · FIG. 01
01 / What we do

Upward mobility,
done correctly.

From new construction to emergency repair, our field crews handle the full life-cycle of traction and hydraulic elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, stage lifts, material lifts, and building conveying systems — commercial and residential alike.

/ 001

New Installation

In need of a new elevator, dumbwaiter, stage lift, material lift, or other hoisting & conveying system? We deliver upward mobility in both residential and commercial applications.

Commercial · Residential
/ 002

Maintenance, Repairs & Testing

All elevators must be properly maintained in order to keep passengers safe. If an issue arises, our 24-hour service crew is there to help resolve it.

24-Hour Response
/ 003

Modernization

After years of use, components inevitably wear out. When a complete modernization is necessary, we put together a package-solution that gets the elevator back up-to-date.

Full-System Overhaul
/ 004
PIT

Code Compliance Upgrades

When a project requires pit upgrades, our team uses in-house digging equipment to get the job done — a service few local companies offer without outside contractors.

In-House Equipment
§ 02
COMPANY · FIG. 02
02 / About

Sixty-eight years
of upward motion.

Celebrating over 60 years of service — proudly based in Detroit since 1958.

The Lardner Elevator Company has been installing and servicing elevators in Michigan since 1958, and is licensed as a Class A elevator contractor. We perform services on all types of traction and hydraulic elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, stage lifts, material lifts, and other building conveying systems — commercial and residential.

Our field service personnel are members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. All of our mechanics are licensed elevator journeypersons in the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan.

Lardner is an independent, union company. That combination gives us the personalized service and flexibility of a small business, paired with the knowledge and experience of union-trained mechanics. If an issue arises, our team is available 24 hours a day to answer your calls and help create a timely solution.

PROUDLY FAMILY-RUN — SINCE
1958
LICENSEClass A
UNIONIUEC Signatory
JURISDICTIONCity of Detroit · State of MI
EMERGENCY24 hrs / day
HQ729 Meldrum · 48207
Equipment Type
Traction
Equipment Type
Hydraulic
Also Service
Escalators
Also Service
Dumbwaiters
/ Manufacturing

Built in our own shop.

An in-house manufacturing department allows Lardner to cut down on lead-times, create custom components, and fulfill each customer's individual needs — without waiting on an outside supplier.

§ 03
RESIDENTIAL · FIG. 03
03 / Residential

Residential
elevators & gates.

Lardner designs and installs residential elevators configured to your home — from traditional wood-paneled cabs to contemporary aluminum folding gates. Each cab is finished to order, with your choice of veneer, metalwork, and hardware.

"Each cab is finished by hand — chosen veneer, hardware, and gate configuration built to match the home it serves."

Cab Veneer Examples

FIG. 3A · Sample interior finishes
White elevator cab interior
White · Stainless
Light wood cab with stainless steel fixtures
Light Wood · Steel
Dark red wood elevator cab
Dark Red · Wood
Dark brown wood elevator cab
Dark Brown · Wood

Folding Gate — Wood Veneer

FIG. 3B · Available wood species
Maple veneer
Maple
Birch veneer
Birch
Oak veneer
Oak
Cherry veneer
Cherry
Mahogany veneer
Mahogany
Walnut veneer
Walnut

Alumifold — Solid Aluminum

FIG. 3C · Powder-coated finishes
Solid white aluminum
White
Solid clear aluminum
Clear
Solid gold aluminum
Gold
Solid bronze aluminum
Bronze
Solid black aluminum
Black

Alumifold — Perforated Aluminum

FIG. 3D · Visibility through the gate
Perforated white aluminum
White
Perforated clear aluminum
Clear
Perforated gold aluminum
Gold
Perforated bronze aluminum
Bronze
Perforated black aluminum
Black

Installed Door Examples

FIG. 3E · Completed gate installations
Birch folding gate door
Birch
Red oak folding gate door
Red Oak
Perforated bronze folding gate door
Perforated Bronze

* Countless other options available — contact us for the full catalog.

§ 04
CONTACT · FIG. 04
04 / Contact

Request a quote,
or call the shop.

Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, but our service line is answered around the clock. Use the form below for a quote or general inquiry. If you need emergency service, please call directly.

Office · Main
(313) 568-1600
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Monday to Friday
Emergency Service
(313) 568-1600
Answered 24 hours a day · Every day
Address
729 Meldrum
Detroit, MI 48207
Fax: (313) 568-0488
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