McKinley Elevator was an exceptional company, providing courteous and professional service. Dylan, our service technician, arrived on time and was respectful of our home. He listened to our elevator issue, diagnosed the problem, explained to us, and corrected the issue. Our elevator is operating perfectly. McKinley Elevator is most strongly recommend for your residential elevator needs. read more

During normal business hours, I got no answer when I tried calling their toll-free number and local number. So I sent my inquiry by email a week ago and got no response. Good thing I'm not trying to get them to rescue me from a stuck elevator! Given this lack of responsiveness and evidence of poor business practices, this is not a company I want to deal with. Do not recommend. read more

My home elevator has been serviced by McKinley Elevator since 2010 and they never failed me on accurate, kind, honest and fair service. Today I have Adrian and Aron for annual maintenance service. I recommend McKinley for home elevator installation and service. I worked with them since 1988 for my commercial building projects and always out performed my expectation! read more

John Lozis and Joshua Dale did an excellent job in getting our elevator up and running again. Highly recommend a company.

Great company with great people. They have an efficient and clear process, and the execution has been perfect from the beginning to the end. Giovani and Adrian just finished the project today with excellent quality and communication. We are very happy with the company and the people. read more

Definitely recommend using McKinley. Our service tech Cody was terrific- super knowledgeable, efficient, and polite. He taught me everything I needed to know about how to use and maintain my own elevator. read more

The good: Lisa, the service coordinator, was very good and quickly remembered me on every call. Juan and Gerry, the on-site technicians were also very good. They were competent and fully explained the issues that my brand new elevator was experiencing. Beyond the above mentioned employees, management was a different story. To be fair, and I always try to be, the basic problem was the elevator. However, management was neither effective with coordinating the parts to be ordered from the manufacturer, expediting the order, nor communicating with me, the consumer. I have been without the use of elevator service for 6 months, from the date it was "completed", to yesterday. My wife's mobility is impaired with bad knees and so stairs are difficult for her. My final impression of McKinley will be held until my request that the one year warranty will be extended to a full year, since we have not had the use of the elevator for half the warranty period. I will write a follow up based on the manufacturer's decision. Ben read more

Avoid this company at all costs! We've heard bad stories about them overcharging but didn't believe till it happened to us. They came to look at our residential elevator and told us that it needed a new motherboard then told us they couldn't get the motherboard so they had to replace the entire elevator controls for a grand total of $53,000 We called around and had another company come out and for only $500 they just flipped a switch and got the elevator working. So I'm short, McKinley falsely claimed we needed something we didn't and over charged us $52,500!!!! Will be telling everyone we know not to use them! read more

Wow. The installer were grand. Joe L and Adam M are such an asset to the company. The are well trained, know their product and so professional and polite. They left the house so clean you would not know they were here installing an elevator. Thank you McKinley for the elevator and the great experience. read more

It was time for our elevator maintenance appointment. Joshua was on time, very friendly & efficient. He was very knowledgeable, and I appreciated how he explained everything. He represented your company well. read more

I have never seen a company that charges for technician's travel time!!! (Pic attached) the guy was here less than 30 min. Their technicians are super nice and friendly, but this billing is ridiculous, they also jack up the prices every year without prior notification. The customer should be notified in advance if there is a price change. read more

McKinley Elevator Corporation - Elevator Services Near Me - Irvine, California

McKinley built and installed our residential elevator with no issues, so we signed up for their annual service. For several years they came out and "serviced " the elevator, charging us more and more each year. This year the service technician told us the elevator was out of code on clearances and he would not service the unit. McKinley then charged us the full amount of $275 even though they did no work. read more

In August 2022, I paid McKinley $14,000 dollars to install a wheelchair lift. It is 2 years later than that and they never installed the lift, but they surely spent the money. I sincerely wish I had seen their Yelp page before working with McKinley. They have no conscience with regards to the people they work with and how their behavior affects the populations they are meant to serve. If I had seen these reviews, I'd know they routinely railroad disabled and elderly people, and they'd surely have no trouble at all sabotaging our small non-profit dedicated to providing fresh food access to the community. Each time we reach out to them, they make a new excuse as to why the site is ineligible for a lift to be installed. They have been unwilling to clarify what they are asking for and how they want us to achieve finishes. In asking for clarification, they try to force a site visit on you, which they charge about $2,000 for, instead of just answering questions. I have recordings of said interactions. I have worked with several licensed professionals, all of whom have expressed frustration and confusion at this firm's behavior and have recordings of all these strange conversations. They have tried to imply that we are the problem, but the rest of the build out was completed successfully and all inspections passed. McKinley remains the only piece keeping this project from completion. Because the site was designed to their specs for this specific lift that only they are authorized to install in CA, we have been stuck at a standstill. It has cost us so many thousands playing their run around games. I highly encourage every person that has been wronged by this establishment to file complaints with the Secretary of State, as well as with the BBB, pursuing any actions legally available to them. read more

Used this company for our 2 outdoor wheel chair lift. $330 trip charge and $108 for service. I know from Irvine to Santa Monica is far but seems high. $438 total Service was done but then they said we needed new batteries. Why not call to confirm the price and change the same day? Did you forget to bring extra battery? Should you not be prepared? We really don't want to have to pay for another trip charge. Never got a call about the battery needed to be changed. Got a email quote a few days later saying it will be $1300 to change 1 battery from 1 lift? I thought it was outrageous and decided to check how hard it would be to change. Check the lift unit only took me 5 min and 5 screws to access the battery. Battery is $35 on Amazon x 2 = $70 and 10 min of my time (if I changed it myself) Called talk a Liz she said we can change ourselves, but then a day later Scott the manger said No you can't and has to be done by certified tech (ok that is fine with me but you need to make sure your reps know not to give wrong info) Had our management company complaint about the price. They said ohh sorry it was an error, the new quote is $500 (it's not a big job to change out battery for 1 lift) This whole situation rubbed me the wrong way. Would rather pay again for the units to get rechecked then give it to McKinley. Ended up with GALAXY ELEVATOR (Great company and communication). They did the whole service and battery change for $375. Compared to $438 (service) + $500 (battery repayment quote) Make sure you know what you are being charged snd shop around. read more

McKinley Elevator Corporation - Like 2 smaller car battery (really $1300 to change these or even $500 after quote correction) - Elevator Services Near Me - Irvine, California

My wheelchair lift starting acting up, so called McKinley they came quickly and the tech said it needed a new harness, he Said should be 1k or so but the service manager would call with an exact quote. Heard back the next day, they wanted $5k!! That wasn't going to happen. Still had to pay the 375 trip fee. Ended up with Galaxy elevator, great friendly service. Replaced the harness, batteries, and tune up for $2k. read more

Mckinley elevator is very professional. All the men that were installing was very clean. I would highly recommend them.

Have used McKinley for years to service residential elevator. This time only needed back up battery replaced. Was not quoted a price for service call. Technician arrived late. took less than 15 minutes to change battery, and we received a bill for $375 for the call. Will NEVER use them again read more

Buyers beware!!! These guys are crooks. Charged me $500 and did not even fix anything. Wants to charge me another $2000 for a $50 part! These guys are con artists. Their head technician Scott even gave me an attitude on the phone when I tried to ask him why it would cost so much. Bad customer service!!!! Just be careful. They will rip you off next!!!!! I will guarantee you that!!!! read more

Absolutely horrible. Too incompetent to even start the job. They told me I didn't have power so I spent $200 for an electrician to tell me I did have power and that their only guess was the techs didn't flip the fuse directly under the control box. Now they are trying to charge me $330 for the visit. They won't reply to any of my emails. They just keep sending bills. Ignore the customer must be company policy. Upon a deep dive of their Yelp reviews I see they like to screw over people who need wheelchair lifts!! Shameful. read more

I purchased a new elevator two years ago. We love the system. It was making a slight noise and due for a check up. The installing company no longer services elevator. I called McKinley. From the initial call it was quality service. This system requires highly trained technicians and McKilnley delivers. The techs were skilled, knowledgeable, and courteous. The prices reflect the skills and the long commutes given not many homes have elevators. I felt the prices were very fair. If you are in need of an elevator or lift, check out the web site for the information. read more

Willy Daws is the best; he really knows his stuff. My problem is with the people who book appointments, never friendly, I think her name is Krystal Zuniga and I understand she is a member of the owners family so I guess she has job security. read more

This is a very good company. We have a residential elevator that they upgraded. Very reasonable price. The technicians are very knowledgeable. Their service fees are comparable to other elevator companies read more

So...our builder has used Mc/Kinley for years..we have used them for 5 plus years...new home new elevator...they did a maintenance scheduled visit while we were away on vacation and sent us an estimate for $4,000 plus to replae the cylinder! not sure this is exhorbidant....however...there is no explanation of labor time to install or whatever...not happy and looking for another elevator company to come in way lower than this!! wow! ps they didnt even say if it is now inoperable...which makes me so afraid to let people use it while we are away. McKinley? Really?! $4,000 for a 5 year old unit and cylinder?!! read more

By now, we still having problems with this company. The elevator inside door keeps opening on itself while the elevator is moving. When we are inside it is fine because all we have to do is to close it and the elevator finish its course. But if you call the elevator from outside and it happens, there is no fix. We have to call the company to send the tech. The part is defective, and instead of fixing, they keep charging us. The elevator is only about 6mo old. Stay away from this company if you want to avoid safety issues. They are the worst company I ever dealt with. read more

We've been using McKinley for elevator maintenance for six years. They have consistently performed their work well. They proactively reach out to schedule regular maintenance, the appointment booking process is easy, the technician communicates proactively when en route, the technician consistently arrives on time & performs the work efficiently. When completed, the technician communicates clearly what work was done (as well as an update on the elevator's condition). During COVID-19, they are following strict safety protocols as well (i.e., wearing mask, sanitizing work areas upon completion, contactless payment). I highly recommend McKinley. read more

Minimal service for a MAXIMUM charge! Have used other elevator maintenance companies where the fee related to the services rendered. This is NOT the case with McKinley. Zero star rating. (Even though I had to put one star to leave the review) read more

McKinley Elevator is prompt in collecting their exorbitant charges but their ability to repair leaves a lot to be desired. I do not recommend them not even to my enemies. read more

After being a customer of theirs for 20 plus years. It's unfortunate that I have to leave this review to warn others. An incident taking place on my personal property caused me to question their worth ethics. These guys are no longer trustworthy and very unprofessional. Something that could have been solved by a quick phone call and explanation was dragged on where I was given the runaround. I cannot recommend them. read more

Condescending salesman Randy Weiler. His attitude bleeds into the Project Manager base (Jennifer) and the technicians (Chuck V.) that visit the site. Cordial until they get your business. In order to win our business Randy agreed to lower the price by $4,000.00. We accidentally signed the incorrect contract and he has refused to date to honor his word or refund the Church the $4,000. He refuses any and all email requests and phone calls. Randy is dishonest and therefore not trustworthy. I do not recommend doing business with him or McKinley. If they were to refund the Church their money I would consider a different review. I know that the markup on these units is a minimum of 30% since I have seen the back room paperwork in the past. read more

This is terrible company, they will niekel and dime you through entire process. I had very bad experience, their service is horrible. Thye had to come out multiple times and never solved the problem, plus they charge you for every single visit. I got another company, the came once and solved the problem right away. Stay away from this vendor. read more

Wonderful company. They were prompt, efficient, and have always done a great job (over 14 years). A+++ for consistently excellent service!

Avoid them, find someone else. Called them for regular maintenance on our working elevator. Af of November they charge $480 for the first hour and $209 for every subsequent hour. They invoiced me for 2.5 hours of work without ever telling me what work needed to be done. They said I knew the hourly rate and should have told them to stop working after the first hour if I had concerns with the cost. It's not normal that you call someone into your home and they perform work without ever telling you what needs to be done or how long it may take. I don't think it's the customer's responsibility to put a clock on the technician and ask them to leave after the first hour. Again, the technician never asked for sign off on the work that needed to be done. They refused to meet me halfway and work on the cost, told me I knew the rate and the technician does not need to communicate what he will be doing to the elevator or how long it may take. That seems like bad business practice to me but their billing rep disagreed and said this is how they work. read more

We recently had our first elevator service with McKinley. The process to schedule an appointment was very easy via telephone. From their, their technician arrived on time, explained in detail what he would be doing for our 6 month service, and got to work. We had a minor issue after he had left with our lights. We called and he returned the next day to fix the lights. Overall great job from start to f read more

Extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend this company if you are researching

There must not be a lot of competition​ in the residential elevator market. We called McKinley for service on an elevator that we built a hoistway​ for a​ few years back. We have built several hoistways for clients who needed residential elevators. We called them for a client who needed a repair​. Initially,​ they said they would be there on the 16th, at a price of $340.00 an hour with $170.00 for each additional hour. To come today would be $750.00 an hour for a minimum​ of two hours. Not including parts. At the end​ of the conversation,​ the representative said​, they did not service that elevator anymore. Per Scott​ Moon. Buyer Beware! Shady... Believe the one stars read more

They were supposed to be a good company. We had a new exterior lift installed. Upon completion, there was no way to close the door from the inside. The installer acknowledged the part was defective. 5 months later they come to fix it. Technician is not sure he has the right part. Still does not work, now they are offering to fix it for $1,200. It's still under warranty and complaints were made from day 1. They acknowledged the issue, and still want an additional $1,200 to finish the install. Would not recommend this circus. read more

We just recently purchased a home with an elevator. I am a little afraid of getting caught in an elevator (I'm claustrophobic) so I immediately called McKinley Elevator to do an inspection of my elevator and recommend any repairs or maintenance needed. I found the servicemen to be very friendly and helpful. They explained how to check to make sure the batteries were still taking a charge and told me what would happen when the battery was low (the elevator will only go down so you can exit without being caught.) I was very pleased with the service I received. read more

They quoted me triple the price as other companies! No thank you. And VERY rude customer service.

I thought they did a good job initially, but my elevator broke a month after they "fixed" it. Turns out they used cheap material to save money. read more

Tech Rep very professional and knowledgeable......answer my questions in a most professional manner. Highly recommend for all your elevator needs! They take care of business - business being satisfied customers! read more