Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Salford
Platform lift and home lift installation across Salford and the surrounding Greater Manchester area.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Salford
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Salford is a city in its own right, sitting across the River Irwell from the city centre and stretching west to Worsley and Eccles. The old docks have become Salford Quays, home to MediaCityUK, the BBC and the Lowry — the theatre and gallery named for L.S. Lowry, the painter of the city's industrial streets. The Tudor Ordsall Hall, Peel Park and the Bridgewater Canal with its Barton swing aqueduct recall an older Salford. From the terraces of Ordsall and Pendleton to the villas of Kersal, many homes still have steep staircases.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Salford — including Eccles, Worsley, Walkden, Swinton and Broughton. 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 Salford
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Salford housing runs from the classic industrial terraces of Ordsall, Pendleton, Seedley, Weaste and Langworthy to the Victorian villas of Kersal and Higher Broughton, the inter-war semis of Swinton, Worsley and Clifton and the new waterside apartments at the Quays. Few were ever built with a lift in mind. As mobility changes, the staircase in a two-up two-down terrace can become the hardest part of the day. A home lift from OnLevel lets you stay in your Salford home rather than move away. The terraces of Ordsall and the villas of Kersal were never built around a shaft, yet our residential lift needs only a shallow 150mm pit and no machine room. It tucks into a corner or beside the staircase, so a Pendleton terrace or a Boothstown semi gains step-free travel between floors with little structural work.
Explore home lifts for SalfordCommercial
Commercial Platform Lift
Shops, offices and venues across Salford — from MediaCityUK and the Quays to the Lowry Outlet, the University of Salford, RHS Bridgewater at Worsley, the Imperial War Museum North and the high streets of Eccles and Swinton — 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 studios and offices of MediaCityUK, the shops of Eccles — home of the Eccles cake — and Walkden, the cafes and bars around the Quays, Monton and Patricroft, and the GP surgeries, care homes and churches across Salford. 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 Greater ManchesterThrough 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. That makes it a discreet answer for Salford's older housing, where an Ordsall terrace or a Charlestown house offers little room for anything more intrusive. Most through-floor installations take three to five days, even in the snug rooms of a Salford two-up two-down. 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 Salford homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
Wheelchair users across Salford — from Eccles and Worsley to Walkden, Swinton and Broughton — 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 Manchester
At home in any space
Built for Salford'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 Salford 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 Salford
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 Salford
How much does a platform lift cost in Salford?
No two Salford lifts are priced the same way; each is costed against the property itself. The travel height, the model you choose and the demands of an Ordsall terrace or a waterside Quays apartment 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 Salford?
For most Salford homes none is needed, because the lift sits entirely indoors as permitted development. Conservation areas such as Worsley village and listed buildings like Ordsall Hall 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 Salford?
Three to five days is typical for a Salford 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 an older Salford property?
Yes. Salford sets industrial terraces in Ordsall and Pendleton beside the Victorian villas of Kersal and the semis of Worsley, and OnLevel lifts suit them all. A shallow pit, no machine room and a slim footprint let a lift stand beside the stairs with light work, whether the home is a two-up two-down or a larger villa.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift for a Salford 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 Salford 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 Salford area?
Yes. Servicing is part of every OnLevel installation. Once your Salford lift is fitted, our engineers come back on a regular plan to inspect and test it, across Eccles, Worsley, Walkden and Swinton, 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 Salford 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 the industrial terraces of Ordsall and Pendleton, where a traditional shafted lift simply could not be built.
Are your Salford platform lift engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, and every Salford 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 Salford
We cover the whole of Salford, including Eccles, Worsley, Walkden, Swinton, Pendlebury, Irlam, Cadishead, Broughton, Ordsall and Monton, and out to Little Hulton, Patricroft and Boothstown.
Salford is ringed by the M60 and crossed by the M602, with Metrolink trams calling at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays and Eccles, and rail stations at Salford Central, Salford Crescent and Walkden into the city centre and beyond.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Salford?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.