Platform Lifts
Lancs and Cumbria Lifts are proud to offer comprehensive platform lift solutions.
Experience
Passenger Lift Installation, Maintenance & Repairs
At Lancs & Cumbria Lifts UK ltd, we’re proud to offer full service platform lift installations, maintenance, and repairs.
Whether you require commercial platform lifts for wheelchairs or a bespoke platform lift solution, we’ll use our 30+ years of industry experience to deliver the best platform lift suited to your requirements.
If you’d like us to design, install, maintain or repair your lift to help make your space more accessible and comfortable, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our specialist lift engineers today for a FREE quote by calling 01942 242 413 or filling out our online contact form.
Get Your Free Quote!
Get in touch with our team for a FREE quote using the contact form below. Alternatively, call our team on 01942 242 413 or email enquiries@lclifts.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help!
Our Platform Lift Solutions
As bespoke platform lift specialists, we can install, repair, and maintain a variety of platform lift types. Our specialist expertise enables us to provide platform lift solutions that meet all stylistic, safety, and accessibility needs.
- Vertical platform lifts: A space saving lift solution for swift, vertical travel between levels and floors.
- Commercial platform lifts: Designed to suit every building from compact shops to high traffic, high use public buildings.
- Platform lifts for wheelchair users: Built with accessibility in mind, our DDA regulation platform lifts offer a safe and comfortable access solution for wheelchair users.
- Custom and bespoke platform lift solutions: Tailored to suit your building’s layout, aesthetic, and function.
If you’re upgrading your commercial premises, our team can help. We install and repair platform lifts in offices, schools, retail spaces and more to improve your building and accessibility. For further insight, take a look at our blog on how platform lifts improve accessibility in public buildings.
WE TAKE LIFT SAFETY AND RELIABILITY
TO NEW HEIGHTS
Why Choose Lancs and Cumbria Lifts?
Our team are proud to have over 30 years of industry experience, positioning us as trusted and reliable specialists in platform lifts in the UK.
The brains behind our team are our qualified engineers, who are all SafeContractor, LiftCERT, and LEIA accredited for your peace of mind. Additionally, to ensure that all our work is managed and completed to a high standard and in a safe manner, all the projects we undertake are fully LOLER and PUWER compliant. We’re even qualified LOLER inspectors ourselves!
With this in mind, we are fully confident in creating custom platform lift designs to fit your building. We offer nationwide coverage as well as 24/7 fast engineer dispatch in the event of an emergency.
Get in Touch
Get in touch with our team for a FREE quote using the contact form below. Alternatively, call our team on 01942 242 413 or email enquiries@lclifts.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help!
Platform Lift Installations
We understand that installing a platform lift requires careful consideration and thought. Our team will work closely with you from the initial enquiry to the final testing and handover, making it as stress free and straightforward as possible to use your new platform lift.
We use a six step, tried and tested platform lift installation process which prioritises safety, efficiency, and quality at all stages. All of our lift installations are conducted in line with the latest lift regulations and building compliance obligations.
- Step 1: Site inspection
- Step 2: Lift design
- Step 3: Platform lift base installation
- Step 4: Lift component installation
- Step 5: Testing and inspection
- Step 6: Final inspection, approval, and handover
Learn more about our lift installation process and timeline.
Complete platform lift solutions for
every situation
Platform Lift Servicing and Maintenance
If your business already has a platform lift, it’s essential to understand the importance of platform lift servicing plans, inspections, and safety checks. Regular servicing is necessary to keep your platform lift running safely, smoothly, and to ensure it remains compliant with current UK regulations.
At Lancs & Cumbria Lifts, we offer flexible platform lift servicing and maintenance plans, which can be scheduled quarterly, biannually, or annually, depending on your lift’s usage.
From one off maintenance checks to regular, scheduled lift servicing contracts, our friendly and knowledgeable team is on hand to ensure your platform lift operates as efficiently and safely as possible in line with LOLER and PUWER regulations.
Platform Lift Repairs
We know that lift breakdowns and malfunctions can cause disruption and dissatisfaction. As such, we’re proud to provide a 24/7 lift engineer and lift repair call out service in the event of an emergency.
Our engineers can swiftly diagnose common lift breakdown issues, such as electrical or mechanical failure, and provide prompt assistance with part sourcing and comprehensive diagnostics to repair the issue thoroughly.
Request a call back
Whether you’re looking for disabled platform lift prices in the UK or want to know how much your bespoke platform lift will be, the best way to find out is to contact our team for a free, custom, no obligation quote via our online contact form or request a call back by filling out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch!
Lift Refurbishment and Modernisation
Professionally designed, installed, and serviced platform lifts can last anywhere from 25 to 30 years with the right care. If your platform lift is starting to show signs of age and wear, a full replacement, especially if it’s still operating safely, may not be necessary.
Instead, our team will survey your platform lift and determine the best course of action for refurbishment and modernisation. We can…
- Update the controls for smoother operation
- Make energy efficient upgrades
- Install the latest safety mechanisms
- Refresh your platform lift’s finish for a more modern appearance
If you’d like to update your platform lift for efficiency, reliability, or safety, our platform lift refurbishment and modernisation service is an excellent choice.
Contact Lancs & Cumbria Lifts
If you’re looking for high quality installations, friendly customer service, and expert support for all of your platform lift needs, don’t hesitate to contact our team today. With Lancs & Cumbria Lifts UK ltd, you will always receive a bespoke, reliable service.
Call us now on 01942 242 413, or get in touch to request a site visit and receive a FREE quote.
Platform Lift FAQs
What is a platform lift?
You may recognise a platform lift as a wheelchair lift, which can be used as an accessibility solution. They can be installed outside or indoors.
How much do platform lifts cost in the UK?
The cost of a platform lift depends on the type of platform lift you choose, whether it’s custom built, and the lift installation complexity. Generally, you can expect to pay anywhere from £5,000 to £20,000 or more for a platform lift, depending on its quality and scale.
What’s the difference between vertical and inclined platform lifts?
Vertical platform lifts move up and down between floors, whereas inclined platform lifts move diagonally along a staircase.
Are platform lifts wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the platform on a platform lift is designed to safely and comfortably accommodate wheelchairs and wheelchair users.
How often should a platform lift be serviced?
We recommend that you get your residential platform lift serviced at least once a year. If you own a commercial platform lift, servicing should be done quarterly or biannually.
Can dual purpose platform/product lifts be custom built?
Yes, at Lancs & Cumbria Lifts UK ltd, we specialise in custom built lifts and bespoke lift solutions, allowing you to carry both people and goods in your platform lift.
What regulations or standards apply to platform lifts?
The most important regulations and standards for platform lifts are the EN 81-41 European safety standards, the Equality Act of 2010, and LOLER and PUWER.