Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Broadstone
Platform lift and home lift installation across Broadstone and the surrounding Dorset area.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Broadstone
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Broadstone is a leafy, affluent suburb on the heaths north of Poole, a quiet residential place much favoured for retirement. Its golf course, laid out on the heathland, is one of the best inland courses in the county, and the old Somerset and Dorset railway that once climbed through the town now survives as the Castleman Trailway for walkers and cyclists. The Roman road crosses the heath nearby. Much of Broadstone is comfortable Edwardian and inter-war villa housing on tree-lined roads. From Edwardian villas to heath-side bungalows, many Broadstone homes have steep staircases.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Broadstone — including Canford Magna, Merley, Corfe Mullen, Oakley and Bear Cross. Every installation is handled by our own SafeContractor accredited engineers (CN8516), usually within three to five days.
Residential & Commercial
Platform lift solutions for every building in Broadstone
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Broadstone's homes are settled and well-spaced: Edwardian and inter-war villas along the tree-lined roads, detached houses by the golf links, and bungalows much chosen for retirement. Many rise two or three storeys over their gardens. When the stairs grow hard, the top of a comfortable home can drift out of daily use. A home lift from OnLevel spares you leaving a comfortable Broadstone house when the stairs defeat you. The Edwardian villas and the detached houses were laid out for space rather than a lift shaft, yet our residential model wants only a shallow 150mm pit and no machine room. Slotted off a hall or a landing, a tree-lined-road villa or a garden bungalow then gains step-free travel between its floors.
Explore home lifts for BroadstoneCommercial
Commercial Platform Lift
Shops, offices and venues across Broadstone — from the Broadway shops and the Crescent to the golf club, the leisure centre, the Trailway and the medical practices — carry duties under the Equality Act 2010 to provide reasonable access for disabled people. A commercial OnLevel platform lift is often the least disruptive way to meet them. We work with the shops, salons and delis of the Broadway, the cafes, pubs and restaurants of the village, the golf club and the Trailway and leisure businesses, and the GP and dental surgeries, care and nursing homes and community halls across Broadstone. Tell us about your premises and how people move through them, and we will arrange a survey and a written, no-obligation quotation to match. Our lifts comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 6440:2023 and BS 8300:2018.
Commercial platform lifts in DorsetThrough Floor
Through Floor Home Lifts
A through-floor lift rises straight between two storeys through a small opening in the ceiling, with no outdoor shaft, no deep digging and no machine room to house. Within a roomy Broadstone Edwardian villa or a heath-side bungalow, it tucks into a corner and is finished so it barely shows. Most through-floor installations take three to five days, even in the high rooms of a Broadstone Edwardian villa near the Trailway. The factory-built lift is set into a prepared opening and the surround finished to match your interior, so the rest of the home stays in use while our engineers work.
Through-floor lifts for Broadstone homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
Wheelchair users across Broadstone — from Canford Magna and Merley to Corfe Mullen, Oakley and Bear Cross — can regain independent movement between floors at home, or step-free entry to commercial premises, with a wheelchair platform lift from OnLevel. We supply vertical platform lifts for full storey-height travel and step lifts for raised entrances. All of our wheelchair lifts are DDA compliant and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
DDA-compliant wheelchair lifts in Dorset
At home in any space
Built for Broadstone's most
demanding buildings
From heritage conversions and listed properties to modern new builds, the OnLevel lift slots in where traditional lifts cannot go. The 150mm pit depth, self-supporting structure and bolt-together installation mean it can be retrofitted into existing buildings without major structural work — so you keep the character of the space and still deliver compliant, dignified access.
Whether the setting is a converted warehouse, a period townhouse, or a brand-new commercial fit-out, the lift becomes part of the architecture — not a compromise added after the fact.
Get in touchWhy Choose OnLevel
The smarter lift for Broadstone properties
150mm Pit Depth Only
The shallowest pit requirement of any platform lift in the UK market — suitable for ground floors where excavation is not possible.
Installed in 3–5 Days
No extended site programmes. Our engineers complete the full installation, commissioning, and LOLER inspection in just three to five working days.
EN 81-41 Certified
Meets the European standard for inclined and vertical platform lifts used by persons with impaired mobility. Full compliance documentation included.
BIM-Ready Specification
Full BIM object files available for all models. Ideal for architects and designers specifying the lift at design stage for new-build residential and commercial projects.
Dual-Use Configuration
Platform lifts can be configured for both passenger and goods use — ideal for retail premises, care homes, and multi-use commercial buildings.
Full Handover Pack
Every installation includes a LOLER-compliant handover pack, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty certificate, and compliance documentation.
The Process
From first contact to completed installation in Broadstone
Tell us about your lift need and we will take it from there.
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Tell Us About Your Project
Contact us with your requirements. We are flexible and work with all kinds of properties and situations across England.
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We Call You
One of our team will call you to discuss your project. If you prefer email we are on standby 24/7.
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Quotation & Site Survey
We provide an indicative quotation. Where needed we arrange a site visit subject to location and project scope.
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Manufacture & Delivery
Your lift is manufactured to specification and delivered as a complete pre-tested unit ready for installation.
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Installation & Commissioning
Our engineers complete the full installation followed by commissioning testing and LOLER inspection.
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Handover & Aftercare
Full documentation pack training on operation and an optional maintenance contract for ongoing peace of mind.
FAQs
Platform lift questions for Broadstone
How much does a platform lift cost in Broadstone?
A Broadstone lift is priced to the property, not from a fixed scale. The travel height, the model you choose and the demands of an Edwardian villa or a garden bungalow all shape the figure, so a domestic through-floor lift usually costs less than a commercial installation. We survey the property first, then provide a written, no-obligation quotation at no charge.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Broadstone?
For most Broadstone homes none is needed, because the lift sits entirely indoors as permitted development. Conservation areas and the occasional listed building are the exception, where external changes can require consent. We confirm where your property stands before any work begins and handle the building-regulations paperwork for you.
How long does it take to install a platform lift in Broadstone?
Three to five days is typical for a Broadstone installation. Because the lift arrives factory-built and sits in a shallow 150mm pit, the home avoids the weeks of shaft and masonry work a conventional lift would involve. We agree the timetable with you in advance, so each stage is planned and the completion date is clear from the very start.
Can a platform lift be fitted in a Broadstone Edwardian villa?
Yes. The roomy Edwardian villas of Broadstone are well suited to a lift, with the halls and landings to take one out of the way, finished to match the rooms. A shallow pit and slim footprint serve two or three storeys with light work.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift for a Broadstone home?
It depends on whether a wheelchair has to travel. A stairlift carries a seated rider and leaves the wheelchair below. A platform lift carries the wheelchair or scooter up with the user, between the floors. For a Broadstone home where a wheelchair is in use, the lift is generally the more capable and longer-lasting choice.
Do you service platform lifts in the Broadstone area?
Yes. Servicing is part of every OnLevel installation. Once your Broadstone lift is fitted, our engineers come back on a regular plan to inspect and test it, across Canford Magna, Merley, Corfe Mullen and Oakley, and respond quickly should a fault appear. Routine maintenance keeps the lift safe, reliable and compliant.
How much space does a platform lift need in a Broadstone home?
Very little. The OnLevel lift asks only for a shallow 150mm pit and houses no separate machinery, so a corner of a room or the space beside the staircase is usually enough. That is how it suits the Edwardian villas of the tree-lined roads, where owners would sooner adapt than leave the leafy roads behind.
Are your Broadstone platform lift engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, and every Broadstone lift is built to the EN 81-41 safety standard alongside Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300:2018. The work is carried out by our own trained teams rather than subcontractors, and each lift is fully tested, certified and signed off before handover.
Platform lift installation near Broadstone
We cover the whole of Broadstone, including Canford Magna, Merley, Corfe Mullen, Oakley, Bear Cross, Waterloo, Dunyeats, Knighton Heath, Higher Merley and Roman Road.
Broadstone is served by the A349 and the B3074, close to the A35, with the nearest stations at Poole and Parkstone on the South Western main line to London Waterloo.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Broadstone?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.