Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Putney
Platform lift and home lift installation across Putney and the surrounding Greater London area.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Putney
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Putney is the place where the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race begins, with the crews pushing off at Putney Bridge and the rowing clubs lining the Embankment along the towpath. Beyond the river the town climbs to Putney Heath, with the Lower Richmond Road and the high street busy with shops and restaurants. It is an affluent riverside area of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, mansion blocks near the bridge and large houses backing onto the Heath. Many of these homes stand four storeys tall with steep staircases, and almost none were ever designed to take a lift, which is where we come in across Putney.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Putney — including Roehampton, Wandsworth, Barnes, Southfields and East Putney. 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 Putney
Residential
Home Lift Installation
The rowing clubs along the Embankment look out over a town whose homes climb from the river up to Putney Heath: Victorian and Edwardian terraces, mansion blocks near Putney Bridge and substantial houses off the Lower Richmond Road. The tall, steep staircases that suit these homes are exactly what becomes hard to manage when mobility changes, and few of them left any room for a lift. A home lift from OnLevel lets you stay in your Putney home, with the river and the Heath close by, rather than moving away. The terraces off the Lower Richmond Road and the mansion flats near the bridge were built without a shaft, yet our residential lift needs only a shallow 150mm pit and no machine room. It tucks into a corner or beside the stairs, so a four-storey Putney house gains step-free floors with little disruption.
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Commercial Platform Lift
Restaurants, shops, clinics, offices and clubs across Putney are bound by the Equality Act 2010 to welcome every visitor. From the high street and the Lower Richmond Road to the rowing clubs along the Embankment, a single step can turn people away. An OnLevel platform lift removes that obstacle without dominating the space. We work with the shops and restaurants of Putney High Street, the cafes and clubs along the Embankment, the surgeries and dental practices near the station, and the offices, churches and care homes across Putney and the streets around it. Tell us about your premises and how people move through it, and we will arrange a survey and a written, no-obligation quotation. Our lifts comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 6440:2023 and BS 8300:2018.
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Through Floor Home Lifts
For a Putney house where there is no space to spare for a shaft, a through-floor lift rises straight between two storeys through a small opening in the ceiling, with no outdoor structure, no deep excavation and no machine room to house. In a tall Edwardian terrace off the Lower Richmond Road, that compact route links the floors where a conventional lift would never go. Most through-floor installations take three to five days, even in the older rooms of a Putney terrace. The factory-built lift drops into a prepared opening and the surround is finished to match your interior, so the rest of the house stays in everyday use while our engineers work close to the Embankment and Putney Heath.
Through-floor lifts for Putney homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
Wheelchair users across Putney — from Roehampton and Southfields to Wandsworth, Barnes and East Putney — 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 Greater London
At home in any space
Built for Putney'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 Putney 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 Putney
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 Putney
How much does a platform lift cost in Putney?
Every Putney project is priced individually, never from a fixed list. The travel height, the model you choose and the demands of a four-storey terrace off the Lower Richmond Road or a mansion flat near the bridge 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 Putney?
For most Putney homes none is needed, because the lift sits entirely indoors as permitted development. The conservation areas near Putney Heath and the Embankment, listed Victorian houses and the older mansion blocks are the exception, where external changes can require consent. We confirm where your property stands before any work begins and handle the conservation and building-regulations paperwork for you.
How long does it take to install a platform lift in Putney?
Three to five days is typical for a Putney 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 mansion flat in Putney?
Yes. The mansion flats near Putney Bridge and the tall terraces rising towards the Heath often have narrow communal staircases, yet an OnLevel lift suits them well. A shallow pit, no machine room and a slim footprint let the lift stand beside the stairs or in a quiet corner with modest building work, giving a Putney flat or terrace step-free travel between its floors.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift for a Putney home?
It depends on whether a wheelchair is involved. 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 Putney home where a wheelchair is in use, the platform lift is generally the more capable and longer-lasting choice for everyday independence.
Do you service platform lifts in the Putney area?
Yes. Servicing is part of every OnLevel installation. Once your Putney lift is fitted, our engineers return on a regular plan to inspect and test it, across Roehampton, Southfields, Wandsworth and Barnes, and respond quickly should a fault appear. Routine maintenance keeps the lift safe, reliable and compliant with EN 81-41 throughout its working life.
How much space does a platform lift need in a Putney 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 fits both an Edwardian terrace off the Lower Richmond Road and a mansion flat near Putney Bridge, without the bulk that a traditional shafted lift would demand.
Are your Putney platform lift engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, and every Putney 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 Putney
We cover the whole of Putney, including Roehampton, Wandsworth, Barnes, Southfields, East Putney, Putney Heath, Wimbledon, Fulham, West Hill and Kingston Vale.
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Putney sits on the A205 South Circular and the A219, which carries the Lower Richmond Road and the high street up towards Wimbledon. Putney Bridge Underground station on the District line lies just over the river, while Putney mainline station runs frequent trains into Waterloo, making the riverside and the Heath easy to reach from across London.
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Ready to install a platform lift in Putney?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.