Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Selby
Platform lift and home lift installation across Selby and the surrounding North Yorkshire area.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Selby
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Selby grew up around the magnificent Norman Selby Abbey, said to be the birthplace of Henry I, with the toll swing bridge carrying the road over the River Ouse. A former shipbuilding and coal town, it keeps a busy market and a mix of Victorian terraces, riverside homes and newer estates in Brayton and Barlby. OnLevel installs platform lifts and home lifts across Selby for residents who want to keep their home and move between floors with confidence, fitting each lift to the property and the household that depends on it.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Selby — including Brayton, Barlby, Thorpe Willoughby, Riccall and Hambleton. 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 Selby
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Selby's homes run from Victorian terraces near the Abbey and riverside houses by the Ouse to newer family properties in Brayton and Thorpe Willoughby. As stairs become harder to climb, a home lift allows residents to stay close to the market and the Abbey they have always known, rather than swapping a familiar two-storey home for somewhere on one level. A home lift from OnLevel fits quietly into a corner or beside the stairs and asks only for a shallow 150mm pit, so the building work stays light even in an older terrace near the Abbey. There is no machine room to find room for, the drive is contained within the lift, and the car is finished to suit your home, from a traditional terrace interior to a modern open-plan space in Barlby.
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Commercial Platform Lift
If you run a market business, manage a shop near the Abbey or oversee an office in Selby, the Equality Act 2010 expects you to make reasonable provision for disabled customers and staff. For most premises in the town, an OnLevel platform lift is the most practical way to deliver step-free access without major building work. We work with retailers, GP surgeries, churches, offices, care homes and community buildings across Selby, from the market frontages near the Abbey to the industrial units around Barlby and Sherburn-in-Elmet. We survey your premises, take any listed or conservation-area constraints into account, and recommend a lift sized to your space, your budget and your duties under the access regulations. Our lifts comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 6440:2023 and BS 8300:2018.
Commercial platform lifts in North YorkshireThrough Floor
Through Floor Home Lifts
A through-floor lift climbs vertically through a small opening in the ceiling, carrying you from the ground floor to the first while sparing you the footprint of a built shaft. In a compact Selby terrace where the upstairs rooms are already in use, that straight vertical route is frequently the most practical way to connect the two floors. Our through-floor lifts are self-contained, energy efficient and quiet in operation. We form a small aperture in the floor above, set the lift unit in place and finish the surround to match your décor, so it reads as part of a Selby home rather than an addition to it. Most installations are completed within three to five days with minimal disruption.
Through-floor lifts for Selby homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
For wheelchair users in Selby, a wheelchair platform lift gives independent travel between floors at home or level entry where a building stands above the street. We fit vertical lifts for full floor-to-floor travel and step lifts for raised thresholds, serving households in Brayton, Barlby, Riccall, Thorpe Willoughby and Cawood. All of our wheelchair lifts are DDA compliant and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
DDA-compliant wheelchair lifts in North Yorkshire
At home in any space
Built for Selby'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 Selby 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 Selby
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 Selby
How much does a platform lift cost in Selby?
It depends on the type of lift, the number of floors and the particulars of your property, so a Victorian terrace near the Abbey and a newer home in Brayton will be priced differently. Once we have surveyed your Selby home or business, we provide a clear written quotation with no hidden extras, so you know the full cost before deciding to proceed.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Selby?
In most cases no, because a domestic platform lift is treated as permitted development. Selby has a conservation area and listed buildings around the Abbey and the older streets, and if your property falls within one we will establish exactly what consent applies and guide you through it before any work is scheduled or materials ordered.
How long does it take to install a platform lift?
Most installations in Selby take three to five working days, including delivery, fitting, commissioning and the LOLER safety inspection. Because the OnLevel lift arrives factory-built and needs only a shallow 150mm pit, a Selby property is spared the weeks of structural work a fully shafted lift would require. We confirm the exact timeline in your written quotation before any work starts.
Can a platform lift be fitted in a Victorian terrace in Selby?
Yes. The Victorian terraces found near the Abbey and across Selby suit our lifts well, since they need no deep pit, no machine room and no major structural change. We work within the proportions of these older rooms, placing the lift against a wall or beside the staircase so the character of the terrace is kept fully intact throughout.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift?
Our lift moves vertically between floors rather than along the staircase, so it carries wheelchairs and walking aids, leaves the stairs free for the rest of the household and adds value to the property. For many Selby residents looking for a long-term solution rather than a stopgap, that makes the platform lift the more practical and dignified choice.
Do you service platform lifts in the Selby area?
Yes. Servicing is part of every OnLevel installation. After your lift is fitted, our engineers return on a planned maintenance schedule to inspect, test and certify it, and we respond quickly if a fault arises. We keep lifts safe, smooth and compliant for customers across Selby, Brayton, Barlby, Thorpe Willoughby and the surrounding villages throughout the year.
How much space does a home lift take up in a Selby house?
Less than most people expect. A home platform lift occupies roughly the footprint of a small armchair and needs only a shallow 150mm recess rather than a deep pit, which helps in a compact terrace. During the survey we measure your hallway and landing and confirm exactly where the lift will sit before issuing your quotation.
Are your engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, so their health and safety practices have been independently vetted. Every Selby lift is built to the EN 81-41 safety standard alongside Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300:2018, fitted by our own trained teams rather than subcontractors, and fully tested, certified and signed off before handover.
Platform lift installation near Selby
We cover the whole of Selby, including Brayton, Barlby, Thorpe Willoughby, Riccall, Hambleton, Cawood, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Tadcaster, Carlton and Monk Fryston.
More OnLevel platform lift locations across North Yorkshire
We install and service OnLevel platform lifts in towns right across North Yorkshire:
Selby is reached via the A19 and the A63 towards Leeds, and Selby railway station on the line to Hull and York keeps our engineers within easy reach for a survey or a routine service call.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Selby?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.