Base OnLevel is the UK's exclusive supplier and installer of OnLevel platform lifts. We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, through-floor lifts and wheelchair lifts across London, the Home Counties and Cambridgeshire. Every installation is completed in 3-5 days with only 150mm of pit depth required. SafeContractor accredited (CN8516). Free site surveys available.
A platform lift is a low-speed vertical lifting device designed to provide step-free access between floor levels. Unlike traditional passenger lifts, platform lifts operate under the Machinery Directive (EN 81-41) and typically require minimal pit depth, no machine room, and significantly simpler installation — making them ideal for retrofitting into existing buildings.
OnLevel platform lifts install in 3-5 days with zero hot works. The lift is manufactured in our Barcelona factory and delivered within 9 weeks of order. Installation involves bolt-together assembly with no welding, no crane hire, and minimal disruption to building occupants.
OnLevel platform lifts require just 150mm of pit depth — significantly less than the 1,200mm+ required for traditional passenger lifts. This minimal pit depth reduces groundwork costs, avoids complex waterproofing, and makes installation feasible in existing buildings without major structural modifications.
In most cases, internal platform lifts do not require planning permission as they fall under permitted development rights. External installations or lifts in listed buildings may require approval. OnLevel lifts are designed to minimise planning hurdles with their compact footprint and bolt-together construction.
Platform lifts operate under EN 81-41 at speeds up to 0.15 m/s with 150mm pit depth and 3-5 day installation. Passenger lifts operate under EN 81-20 at 1.0+ m/s with 1,200mm+ pit depth and 4-8 week installation. Platform lifts rarely need planning permission and don't require a machine room, making them ideal for retrofits.
Yes. All OnLevel platform lifts are fully Part M compliant with an 850×850mm minimum platform size, meeting Building Regulations for accessibility in commercial and public buildings. They are also EN 81-41 certified and CE marked under Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Platform lift costs vary depending on travel distance, number of stops, finish specification, and site conditions. OnLevel lifts are factory-direct, which means better pricing than through traditional distribution chains. Contact us for a free, no-obligation site survey and detailed quotation.
Yes. The OnLevel Combi Lift is the only platform lift licensed for both passenger AND goods transport simultaneously. Staff can ride alongside stock — fully licensed and insured. With a 400kg capacity, it handles heavy deliveries while maintaining full accessibility compliance.
OnLevel lifts are 100% configurable. Home lift finishes include Calacatta marble thresholds, oak veneer panels, leather cabin interiors, and panoramic glass. Commercial options include brushed stainless steel, tempered glass panels, branded wraps, and corporate RAL colours. Industrial variants feature checker plate flooring and galvanized steel.
OnLevel platform lifts require minimal maintenance. Annual inspections take under 30 minutes via the front-access panel — no scaffolding or crane hire needed. The lifts have a verified 18-month zero structural callback record across 500+ European installations, with no proprietary software or vendor lock-in.