Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Hertford
Platform lift and home lift installation across Hertford, Bengeo and Hertingfordbury, Hertfordshire.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Hertford
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Hertford is the county town of Hertfordshire, an old market and castle town where four rivers — the Rib, Beane, Mimram and Lea — flow together below the Norman castle whose first defences were raised by Edward the Elder around 913. Its centre is a tight weave of Georgian and timber-framed streets — Fore Street, Castle Street, St Andrew Street — that holds Salisbury Square, the McMullen's brewery of 1827 and the world's oldest purpose-built Quaker meeting house. Around it lie the Victorian villas of Bengeo and the conservation village of Hertingfordbury. Across this affluent commuter town, more residents now need step-free access between floors.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Hertford and the surrounding area — including Bengeo, Hertingfordbury, Hertford Heath, Sele and Ware. Every installation is carried out by our SafeContractor accredited engineers (CN8516), and most projects are finished within 3 to 5 days.
Residential & Commercial
Platform lift solutions for every building in Hertford
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Hertford's homes are full of character: the Georgian and timber-framed houses of Fore Street and Castle Street in the town centre, the Victorian and Edwardian villas of Bengeo on the hill above the rivers, the cottages of Hertingfordbury, and the 20th-century homes of Sele and Pinehurst. As mobility changes, the staircase in any of these homes can become a daily difficulty. A home lift from OnLevel keeps you in your Hertford home rather than facing a move. The Georgian and timber-framed houses of the town centre were never built around a lift shaft, but the OnLevel residential lift needs only a 150mm pit and no machine room. It fits beside the staircase or into a corner, so even a riverside town-centre house gains a lift between floors with carefully limited structural work.
Explore home lifts for HertfordCommercial
Commercial Platform Lift
Shops, offices and public buildings across Hertford — from Fore Street and Maidenhead Street to the county council offices and the McMullen's brewery — have duties under the Equality Act 2010 to provide reasonable access for disabled visitors and staff. In the county town, with so many period and listed buildings, a commercial OnLevel platform lift is often the least intrusive route to compliance. We work with independent retailers and the markets of Fore Street and Maidenhead Street, cafés and the inns of the old town, the county council and other offices, Hertford Theatre and the Corn Exchange, care homes and GP surgeries across Bengeo and Sele, and heritage venues near the castle. Tell us about your premises and we will provide a no-obligation quotation matched to your building. Our lifts comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 6440:2023 and BS 8300:2018.
Commercial platform lifts in HertfordshireThrough Floor
Through Floor Home Lifts
A through-floor lift rises between storeys through a compact opening in the ceiling — no external shaft, no deep excavation, no machine room. That makes it a sympathetic choice for Hertford's older housing, where the Georgian and timber-framed houses of the town centre leave little room for a more intrusive lift. Installation takes 3 to 5 days, even in the irregular layouts of Hertford's period homes. The factory-built lift is fixed into a prepared opening and the surround finished to match the room. Its small footprint keeps the rest of the house in use while the work is carried out.
Through-floor lifts for Hertford homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
Wheelchair users across Hertford and the surrounding area — from the town centre and Bengeo to Hertingfordbury, Sele and Hertford Heath — 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. Every wheelchair lift meets DDA requirements and is certified for indoor and outdoor use.
DDA-compliant wheelchair lifts in Hertfordshire
At home in any space
Built for Hertford'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 Hertford 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 Hertford
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 Hertford
How much does a platform lift cost in Hertford?
No two Hertford lifts share a price; each is costed from the job. The travel height, the chosen model and any care a riverside Georgian house or a Bengeo villa needs all feed in, so a home through-floor lift usually undercuts a commercial one. We survey the building, then issue a written, no-obligation quotation free of charge.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Hertford?
A home lift is fitted indoors, so it seldom needs planning permission in Hertford. The county town does have a sizeable conservation area around the castle and Fore Street, and another at Hertingfordbury, where listed-building consent can apply to protected fabric. We assess this at the start and handle any consent and the building regulations for you.
How long does it take to install a platform lift in Hertford?
A Hertford installation usually runs to three to five days. The lift is built off site and lowered into a 150mm pit, so the home avoids the lengthy shaft construction a conventional lift would bring. We agree the programme with you beforehand, so each stage is scheduled and the completion date is settled.
Can a platform lift be fitted in an older Hertford property?
Readily. Whether it is a timber-framed house on Fore Street, a Georgian town house by the castle or a Victorian villa up in Bengeo, the OnLevel lift was made to work with Hertford’s older homes. A shallow pit, no plant room and a slim footprint let the car stand beside the stairs with minimal intervention, character intact.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift for a Hertford home?
It depends on the home. A stairlift seats one rider on a single flight; a platform lift carries you between floors with a wheelchair, frame or scooter aboard. For a Hertford home with a wheelchair user, or a tall house near the castle, the platform lift is generally the more capable and more saleable choice.
Do you service platform lifts in the Hertford area?
Servicing comes with the lift. After we install one in Hertford, we maintain it across the town and out to Bengeo, Hertingfordbury and Hertford Heath, returning for periodic checks that keep it safe, dependable and to standard, with an engineer on call for any repair.
How much space does a platform lift need in a Hertford home?
Less than you might expect. The OnLevel lift needs only a 150mm pit and no plant room, so a corner or the space beside the stairs is enough. That is what lets it fit the older Georgian houses near Hertford Castle, where a conventional shafted lift could not be installed.
Are your Hertford platform lift engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, and each Hertford lift is built to the EN 81-41 safety standard along with Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300:2018. The work is carried out by our own trained teams rather than subcontractors, and every lift is certified and signed off before handover.
Platform lift installation near Hertford
We cover the whole of Hertford and the surrounding area, including Bengeo, Hertingfordbury, Hertford Heath, Sele, Kingsmead, Brickendon, Bayford and Waterford.
Hertford sits on the A414 and A10 with the A1(M) and M25 within reach, and has two stations: Hertford East, with Greater Anglia services to London Liverpool Street, and Hertford North, with Great Northern services to London Moorgate and King's Cross.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Hertford?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.