Houston · Summer 2026 · Limited Event
Your elevator was built before the iPhone existed. It's time for the brain transplant.
$10,000 off any commercial elevator modernization this summer, plus a price-match guarantee after the discount. Houston buildings only. The summer crew slots fill fast — once they're booked, the next opening rolls into fall.
20+years
Typical added asset life after a modernization. The structural shell stays; the working internals get current.
25+years
Owner-operator hands-on experience across 10 cab and controller brands — from Otis and Schindler down to MCE, GAL, and Elevator Controls.
$10,000off
Straight discount on any modernization scope booked during the summer event. Applied to the line-item proposal — not a rebate, not a financing trick.
Summer Savings Event · ends August 31
Modernize this summer, save $10,000 — and we'll still beat any quote.
- $10,000 off any modernization scope, applied directly to the line-item proposal. Not a rebate. Not financing math. The number on the invoice goes down by ten grand.
- Price-match, after the discount. Take our scope to another contractor. If they come back lower after the $10K is already in, we'll beat their number. Send the quote, we sign it.
- One year of maintenance + parts & labor warranty included. Sign the modernization with us and your first year of preventative maintenance is on us — no escalator clauses, no fine print.
5 summer crew slots available before fall. Once they're booked, the next opening rolls into the fall calendar.
What actually gets modernized.
A line-item scope, in writing. We modernize the working internals — the parts that wear out, age out, or fall behind code — and keep the structural shell that doesn't.
01
Controller
The brain. New microprocessor, open-protocol, no proprietary lock-in. Diagnostics any qualified contractor can service afterward.
02
Power unit
Hydraulic pump & valve assembly or traction machine, brake, and motor — depending on your elevator type. Higher efficiency, lower heat.
03
Doors & operators
Hall and car door operators, gibs, sills, and detector edges. The number-one source of nuisance shutdowns gets new equipment.
04
Fixtures
Hall stations, car operating panel, position indicators, key switches. Current code compliance — ADA, fire service, signage.
Optional add-on
Cab interior refresh
New ceiling, lighting, walls, and floor on the same car frame. Most buildings don't need it — the interior usually has a lot of life left — but if your cab looks tired and you want it updated at the same time, we'll line-item it on the scope. Ask Fares during the walkthrough.
The hidden costs of an elevator that's running on 2007 parts.
After 18+ years the math starts to flip. Most of what you're paying for isn't on the invoice — it's the stuff that quietly stacks up year over year.
Parts get harder to source
OEMs sunset boards and modules on a 15–20 year cycle. Once a controller goes obsolete, every repair turns into a hunt for old stock at premium prices.
Repair calls run longer
Aging hardware means more diagnostic time, more parts swaps to isolate the failure, more techs through the building. The hourly clock doesn't pause for vintage equipment.
Downtime stacks up
Every extended outage is tenant complaints, lost retail traffic, ADA exposure, and sometimes lost leases. The cost shows up in renewals, not the elevator invoice.
Efficiency drops year over year
Older pumps, motors, and controllers draw more amps to do the same work. The utility bill creeps; you usually only notice it when the new equipment is in and the meter visibly slows.
Why Arise.
Owner-operator company. Fares answers the phone, walks your building, and writes the scope himself.
01 · Who you talk to
Owner-operator answers the phone
Not a call center. Not a national dispatcher. The owner who'll be on the job is the same person who picks up when you dial.
02 · Equipment range
25+ years across 10 brands
Otis, Schindler, KONE, TKE, Westinghouse, Dover, Fujitec, plus controller-side coverage on MCE, GAL, and Elevator Controls. We service the brain regardless of who built the cab.
03 · No lock-in
Open-protocol equipment
Modernized with non-proprietary components any qualified contractor can service. You own the documentation and access codes on day one. Shop your maintenance contract every 2–3 years if you want.
04 · Pricing transparency
Line-item proposal, in writing
Every component, every labor hour, every permit — itemized. Not "call for pricing." Not a soft estimate that grows mid-job. The number you sign is the number you pay.
05 · Price-match
We'll beat any competing quote
Take our scope to another contractor. If you come back with a cheaper number — after this summer's $10K discount — we beat it. Send the quote, we'll sign it.
How it works.
No replacement pitch, no padded scope. A walkthrough, a real proposal, and scheduling that respects your tenants.
1
Free on-site walkthrough
Fares walks your equipment, looks at the controller, doors, and machine room. 2–3 hours on-site. No sales call. No charge.
2
Written scope
A line-item recommendation of exactly what to modernize, exactly what to leave alone, and the reasoning for each call. Sent by email — read it on your own time.
3
Fixed-price proposal
A signed line-item proposal with the $10K summer discount applied. Take it to another contractor; we'll beat any cheaper quote afterward.
4
Scheduling & execution
Staged work whenever possible — nights, weekends, or alternating cars in multi-elevator buildings — to keep your tenants moving. 4–6 weeks typical on-site.
North star
Sign your modernization with us and your first year of maintenance is on us — preventative service, parts & labor warranty, all included. No escalator clauses, no auto-renew traps. Just twelve months of straightforward service while your newly modernized equipment settles in.
Book your free assessment.
Fares replies within one business day. We'll come walk your building and email back a written scope — no replacement pitch, no padded scope.
Got it. I'll be in touch within one business day.
Thanks for putting in your address. I'll personally come walk your building, write up a line-item modernization scope, and follow up with the proposal in a few business days.
If you'd rather just talk live, I'm at 832-592-3981 — I answer it myself.
— Fares Al-Salim, Owner, Arise Elevators
Frequently asked.
How long is the elevator out of service during a modernization?
A typical hydraulic modernization runs 4–6 weeks on-site, but the elevator itself isn't down for that whole time. We stage the work — nights, weekends, or alternating cars in multi-elevator buildings — to keep your tenants moving. Specific staging plan is part of the line-item scope you receive.
What's "OEM lock-in" and why does open-protocol matter?
Major OEMs ship controllers and tooling that lock your building into their service ecosystem — encrypted code, proprietary diagnostic tools, parts from one supplier. After modernization with us, you own the documentation and access codes. Any qualified contractor can service the equipment. You're free to shop your maintenance contract every 2–3 years.
Is financing available?
We don't pretend to be a financing company — we're an elevator company. We give you a line-item proposal with the $10K summer discount built in, and you handle financing through whichever lender your business already uses. If you need a referral to a contractor-financing partner, we'll make one.
Where do parts come from? Will I be stuck if a board goes out?
Open-protocol controllers (we work with MCE, GAL, Elevator Controls) source parts from multiple distributors at competitive prices. You're not locked to one supplier. Stock is widely available, and a future repair on the modernized equipment isn't a hunt for vintage parts.
Do I have to use Arise for maintenance after the modernization?
No. You can stay with us, switch providers in a year, or shop competitively every 2–3 years — that's the whole point of open-protocol. The first year of maintenance is included with the modernization, but it's not a lock-in. After year one, you choose.
Five summer slots. One owner-operator. Ten thousand dollars off.
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