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Serving SF Bay Area & Sacramento

Elevator Service That Keeps Your Equipment Safe, Reliable & Code-Ready

Scheduled performance tuning, compliance support, and issue detection to reduce downtime and operational risk.

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Our customers love our service

24/7 EMERGENCY DISPATCH (415) 445-5340

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What sets us apart

Founded and based in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1982, Star Elevator is a locally run, independent team serving San Francisco, the Peninsula, San Jose, the East Bay, Marin/Sonoma, and the Sacramento Valley.

40+ Years in business
Leading independent elevator contractor for the SF Bay Area.

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Award-Winning Projects
Recognized by Elevator World as Best Contractor – West

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2,700+ Units on Service
Customers trust us to keep their elevators running.

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Communication First
Keeping customers informed at every step

  • Door faults

  • Entrapments

  • Misleveling

What we fix

  • Controller errors

  • Power events

  • Hydraulic issues

  • Vibration/noise

  • Nuisance shutdowns

How We Respond

Triage in minutes: Confirm safety, site access, and priority.

Dispatch fast: Entrapments prioritized; clear ETA provided.

On-site process: Secure, diagnose, resolve, explain options and next steps.

Reporting: Verified findings and recommendations to prevent repeats.

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TRUSTED PARTNERSHIPS

Serving Leading Organizations

Trusted by top hospitality, government, and commercial property owners across the Bay Area.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am a property manager in San Francisco and have been working with Star Elevator for a few properties that I manage. They have been very professional and efficient in taking care of all the issues that come up. Their pricing is great, and they provide exceptional service and fast response. I look forward to working with them in the future on more properties!
— Chase Sethi, Property Manager
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Over the course of my management career, I’ve worked with several elevator service providers, and I can honestly say STAR Elevator, has been the best by far. The expertise, reliability, and genuine customer care we’ve experienced are unmatched.
— Jose Cervantes, Property Manager
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have worked at hotels for a very long time and have had problems with elevators in the past. When we call Star Elevator, we always get a quick response, and our technician Robert Fry is always knowledgeable and professional. He always fixes the problems that we have without inconveniencing our guests. He is an asset to your company.
— Thaila Manzo, General Manager

Why Star Elevator

  • 24/7 coverage with trained adjusters & troubleshooters

  • First-visit fix mindset supported by local parts and seasoned techs

  • Clear, proactive communication before, during, and after every call

  • Independent & local—accountability you can reach by name

Elevator Service FAQs

  • Elevator service refers to ongoing care that combines preventive maintenance, performance verification, and minor adjustments to keep your equipment compliant and operational. It ensures safety functions, ride quality, and operational reliability are consistently monitored and addressed. Service restores confidence in daily use and reduces unplanned downtime.

  • Maintenance is proactive, scheduled inspection and lubrication to prevent failures. Service encompasses maintenance plus performance tuning and minor adjustments. Repairs are reactive — addressing faults or failures after they occur. At Star Elevator, service seamlessly integrates all three when needed.

  • The ideal service cadence depends on usage, equipment age, duty cycle, and risk tolerance. Most properties benefit from monthly service visits, while others may schedule quarterly or custom cycles based on traffic and service goals.

  • We service all major OEM elevator brands and non-proprietary controllers, including (but not limited to) Otis, KONE, TK Elevator, Schindler, MCE, Alpha Controls, EC Controls, and Smartrise. Our technicians are trained to work across diverse equipment platforms.

  • Yes. We provide clear service records and documentation that support state inspections, compliance checks, and internal audits. This includes performance notes, findings, and any corrective data required by regulatory authorities.

  • If service reveals a performance issue or safety concern, we document the findings, recommend corrective action, and can schedule repairs or maintenance as agreed. Our goal is clear communication and minimizing disruptions.

  • Yes. Emergency service is part of our 24/7 response capability. Whether it’s a sudden fault, safety device concern, or downtime risk, urgent service requests are prioritized and dispatched accordingly.

  • Star Elevator supports state-required testing as part of your service program. We can perform fire recall tests and assist with state inspections, providing documented results and corrective guidance when needed.

  • Entrapments are our highest priority. Our 24/7 dispatch center connects passengers with a live representative while the nearest qualified technician is dispatched immediately. Our mechanics use specialized tools and proven procedures to perform safe passenger extractions without damaging equipment.

WHAT WE DO

Comprehensive Elevator Solutions

From emergency repairs to planned modernization, we handle every aspect of elevator service with expertise and care.

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    24/7 Emergency Service

    Rapid dispatch for entrapments and outages with clear ETAs and documented closeouts. Your safety is our priority.

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    Expert Repairs

    Multi-brand diagnostics and durable fixes for doors, drives, hydraulics, machines, and fixtures. Quality work that lasts.

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    Preventive Maintenance

    Custom maintenance plans that reduce shutdowns, extend equipment life, and improve ride quality.

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    Modernization

    Tailored upgrades that boost safety, reliability, code compliance, and passenger experience.

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    State Compliance

    CAT-1/CAT-5 support, documentation, scheduling, and test readiness. Stay compliant, stress-free.

CLIENT REVIEWS

What Our Customers Say

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Get Your Elevators Running Right

24/7 emergency service. Same-day response for urgent issues. Clear communication every step of the way.

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Sacramento Valley
(916) 384-3884

San Jose
(408) 445-0232

San Francisco
(415) 445-5340

Peninsula
(650) 631-3999

East Bay
(510) 834-7510

Star Elevator service area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Sacramento counties.