South East England
Platform Lifts in Kent — Home & Commercial Installation
Kent is the Garden of England — a county of orchards, oast houses and hop gardens running from Canterbury's cathedral to the White Cliffs of Dover and the spa elegance of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Its historic towns and coastline give it a rich architectural heritage.
We install across Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and the coastal towns. Oast-house conversions, Tudor and Georgian homes and listed buildings suit a lift that fits on a 150mm pit with no welding or crane.
Kent's heritage stock is exceptional — oast houses, Wealden hall houses, and the Georgian terraces of Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury. Converting these for step-free access usually rules out a deep-pit lift, but the OnLevel system's 150mm pit and bolt-together build slot in cleanly, and weatherproof options suit the coastal homes from Whitstable round to Folkestone.
The OnLevel system requires only a 150mm pit and an 850 × 850mm platform footprint, making it suitable for period properties, listed buildings, and modern developments alike. Installation completes in 3–5 days with no hot works, no welding, and no crane required. We hold SafeContractor accreditation (CN8516) and every installation is carried out to EN 81-41.
Home Lifts in Kent
The OnLevel home lift fits through an existing floor opening with only a 150mm pit — no deep excavation required. For homeowners across Kent it provides a quiet, reliable way to remain in a property that might otherwise require downsizing or significant structural work.
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Commercial Lifts in Kent
Shops, offices, care homes, and hospitality venues across Kent are subject to the Equality Act 2010. The OnLevel commercial platform lift meets Part M and BS 8300 requirements without the lead time or structural disruption of a traditional passenger lift.
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Wheelchair & DDA Lifts in Kent
Wheelchair platform lifts provide external and internal step-free access where a ramp is impractical. All installations across Kent comply with BS 6440 and the Equality Act's DDA provisions, and we confirm planning implications for your specific site before work begins.
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Through-Floor Lifts in Kent
A through-floor platform lift travels between floors through a prepared opening, preserving staircase access and requiring no structural shaft. The compact footprint suits the varied property stock found across Kent, from Victorian terraces to modern extensions.
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Select your town for local installation details, or contact us for any Kent location.
Kent — Common Questions
Where in Kent do you install platform lifts? ▾
We cover the whole of Kent from our base in Chelmsford, Essex. The same Base OnLevel engineers who handle the project assessment carry out the installation — there is no local subcontracting. If you are unsure whether we cover your specific location, call us on 01245 968541 or use the contact form.
How long does a platform lift installation take in Kent? ▾
Physical installation of an OnLevel platform lift takes 3–5 days on site. Before that, we confirm your specification and the lift is manufactured and delivered — the typical order-to-installation window across Kent is around nine weeks. There is no excavation, no hot works, and no structural shaft required, so disruption is minimal compared with a traditional passenger lift.
Do I need planning permission for a platform lift in Kent? ▾
Internal platform lifts generally fall under permitted development and do not require planning permission. Listed buildings and properties within conservation areas across Kent may require listed building consent or conservation area consent. We confirm this for your specific property as part of the project assessment, so you have a clear picture before committing.
Are OnLevel platform lifts suitable for older properties in Kent? ▾
Yes. The 150mm pit depth and 850 × 850mm footprint are designed specifically for properties where deep excavation is not feasible. This makes the system well suited to the period and Victorian housing stock found across much of Kent, where a traditional lift shaft would require significant structural modification.
How do I get a quotation for a platform lift in Kent? ▾
Use the contact form or call 01245 968541. We provide a no-obligation written quotation based on your information. Where a physical assessment is needed, we arrange a site visit with one of our engineers — subject to location and project scope.
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