Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation Greetham

Cost depends on the type of lift, the travel height and how much building work the installation needs. A straightforward home lift between two floors is typically the most affordable, while a fully enclosed commercial platform lift with extra travel costs more. We always survey your Greetham property first and give a fixed written quotation, so there are no surprises once the price is agreed and the work begins.

An internal home lift or through-floor lift almost never needs planning permission, as the work stays inside the building. An external lift, or any change to a listed building or a property in the conservation area near St Mary's, may need consent. We assess this during the survey and, where permission or building regulations approval is required, we guide you through the process and handle the paperwork.

Most home and through-floor lifts in Greetham are installed within three to five days once the lift is manufactured and on site. A simple two-floor domestic lift can be quicker, while a commercial platform lift with structural work or external access takes a little longer. We confirm a clear timescale in your quotation so you know exactly what to expect from the first day.

Yes. The older limestone cottages around St Mary's and the village centre often have thick walls and tight rooms, but a self-supporting home lift carries its own rail and needs only a shallow pit, so it rarely disturbs the structure. We survey the cottage first, choose a footprint that fits the room, and position the lift where it serves both floors without losing valuable living space.

It depends on your needs. A stairlift suits someone who can transfer to a seat and only needs help up the staircase. A platform lift is the better choice if you use a wheelchair, want to carry shopping or move two people at once, or wish to keep the Greetham staircase clear. We talk both options through honestly at the survey before you decide.

Yes. We service and maintain every lift we install across Greetham, Stretton, Cottesmore, Exton and out toward Oakham, with planned visits that keep the lift safe and reliable. Regular servicing is required under EN 81-41 and our engineers carry the common parts to put most issues right on the first visit. We also offer cover for lifts originally fitted by other companies in the area.

Less than most people expect. A compact home lift fits within roughly the footprint of a small armchair and needs only a shallow 150mm pit, so it slots into a corner, a cupboard or an unused area beside the stairs. During the Greetham survey we measure both floors and the ceiling aperture above, then recommend the position that gives easy access while keeping the room usable.

Yes. We are SafeContractor accredited (CN8516) and use our own trained teams rather than subcontractors, so the same engineers see your Greetham job through from survey to completion. Every lift is installed to EN 81-41, meets Part M and BS 8300:2018 for accessible commercial work, and is tested, certified and signed off before handover, so you receive full documentation and a lift you can trust.