explains. “Anything that moves, turns, makes noise, or has voltage gets replaced. What stays is the original structure – because, frankly, steel from the 60s is often better than what you can buy today.” By modernizing existing elevator systems rather than replacing entire shafts, CEE Elevator Service reduces material waste while preserving the building’s original structure. Jeff notes, “We’re also doing our part to reduce the footprint of construction work.” The result is a completely renewed elevator system – one that looks and functions like new, while retaining the architectural integrity of the building. It’s a process that demands both engineering expertise and adaptability, particularly when working in older or architecturally sensitive environments. While registered to work across Ontario, CEE’s focus is on the Greater Toronto Area, where it has developed long-standing relationships with municipalities, hospitals, and building owners. The company’s sweet spot is in multi-elevator modernization projects – the kind of large-scale upgrades that require logistical coordination, structural sensitivity, and problem-solving ingenuity. CEE also tackles one-off projects that others might shy away from. “We like difficult, challenging jobs,” Jeff says. “Those are the ones where our experience really shows. We’re willing to do projects other people won’t do.” One recent standout project demonstrates this expertise: the modernization of the elevator system at 43 Church Street on Richmond Hill. The existing building had architectural features that NOVEMBER 2025
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