Trusted Elevator Company With Decades of Experience
Murphy Elevator is an independent elevator company that has serviced elevators and escalators since 1932. The company works with commercial, industrial, and residential properties throughout the Midwest, providing maintenance, repair, modernization, and installation services.
Founded in 1932, Murphy Elevator began as a small operation during the Great Depression and has grown steadily through consistent work and repeat clients. The company has remained family-owned for four generations.
As the elevator industry has evolved, Murphy Elevator has adapted alongside it. Equipment designs have advanced. Codes and safety requirements have changed. Building demands have increased. The company continues to service both modern and legacy systems across a wide range of properties.
This long-term experience allows Murphy Elevator to help clients make informed decisions about maintenance, repairs, and system upgrades based on usage patterns, system condition, and operational needs.
Murphy Elevator’s service approach is based on consistency and practicality. While equipment designs, codes, and building requirements have changed over time, the company’s core service principles have remained the same.
Service decisions are guided by equipment condition and building needs. Issues are addressed promptly. Recommendations are provided without pressure to replace systems that can continue operating safely.
Murphy Elevator works directly with property managers, facility teams, and building owners who need clear answers and reliable service from an experienced elevator company.
FLEXIBLE SERVICE OPTIONS
An Independent Elevator Company That Supports Flexible Service Options
As an independent elevator company, Murphy Elevator makes service decisions based on equipment performance and property requirements rather than manufacturer limitations. The company services elevators and escalators from a wide range of brands and supports both proprietary and non-proprietary systems.
This independence gives property owners and managers more control over long-term planning. Maintenance and modernization decisions can align with budgets, timelines, and system condition, helping extend the service life of existing equipment when replacement is not immediately required. Clients receive recommendations focused on safety, performance, and cost management over time.
OUR GUARANTEE
Elevator & Escalator Service Across the Full Equipment Life Cycle
Murphy Elevator provides support for elevators and escalators throughout their full service life. This includes routine maintenance, repairs, modernization, and new installations. The company works with a wide range of equipment types and building environments, allowing service plans to reflect how systems are used day to day.
Maintenance programs are based on equipment condition, traffic demands, and operational requirements. This approach helps identify issues early and reduces unexpected downtime. When repairs or upgrades are needed, work is planned with attention to safety, scheduling, and long-term system performance.
Murphy Elevator also services escalators in commercial and public facilities, applying the same service standards used for elevator systems in high-traffic environments.
LICENSED TECHNICIANS
Skilled Technicians With Industry-Recognized Training
Murphy Elevator employs licensed technicians who complete formal training through the National Elevator Industry Education Program. This four-year program provides a strong foundation in elevator and escalator systems, safety practices, and code requirements.
Technicians are also trained to work in specialized and restricted-access environments. This includes experience in regulated facilities such as MSHA-controlled sites, where strict safety protocols and technical accuracy are required.
This level of training allows Murphy Elevator to perform inspections, repairs, and installations correctly across a wide range of property types.
Murphy Elevator works with properties that have different operating demands and expectations.
Commercial office buildings rely on dependable elevator service to support tenants and daily traffic. Industrial facilities require experience with freight and specialty systems. Residential buildings depend on consistent service that supports safety and accessibility.
As a versatile elevator company, Murphy Elevator adjusts its service approach to meet the specific needs of each environment.
Murphy Elevator approaches each project with a focus on clear communication and dependable execution. Recommendations are based on system condition and building requirements rather than sales targets. Clients work directly with experienced decision-makers who understand both the technical and operational aspects of elevator service.
Over four generations, Murphy Elevator has built long-standing client relationships by prioritizing consistency and accountability. Success is measured by system reliability and client satisfaction.
OUR FOCUS
Focused on Current and Future Service Needs
Murphy Elevator continues to invest in technician training, tools, and internal processes to support today’s elevator and escalator systems. These efforts allow the company to service modern equipment while remaining prepared for changes in codes and industry standards.
As an established elevator company, Murphy Elevator remains focused on quality workmanship, direct communication, and the safe operation of vertical transportation systems across the properties it serves.
