Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Clun
Platform lift and home lift installation across Clun and the surrounding Shropshire area.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Clun
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Clun was famously called one of the quietest places under the sun by A.E. Housman, and the town still wears that calm. Above it stands the ruined keep of its Norman castle; below, a medieval packhorse bridge carries the old road over the River Clun, and the Saxon street plan can still be read in the lanes. Each year the green man festival fills its streets. From the stone cottages near the bridge to the homes climbing toward Newcastle and Clunton, OnLevel installs platform lifts and home lifts suited to each Clun property.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Clun — including Clunton, Newcastle, Aston on Clun, Bicton and Whitcott Keysett. 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 Clun
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Clun's homes are mostly old — stone cottages around the packhorse bridge, terraces following the Saxon street pattern, and farmhouses out in the surrounding hills. For a good number of households the staircase eventually becomes the single thing standing in the way, whether it is an older parent, someone recovering from an operation, or a resident living with a condition that makes each climb harder. A home lift from OnLevel clears that obstacle and keeps you in the valley you call home. The lift sits quietly alongside the existing stair, runs off an ordinary socket, and calls for only a shallow base rather than serious groundwork. That modest demand suits the old stone houses of Clun by the river, where owners want full access to the upper floor without disturbing the deep history of the building.
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Commercial Platform Lift
If you run a pub, a craft shop, a surgery or a public building in Clun, the Equality Act 2010 calls on you to make reasonable provision for disabled customers and staff. In a small, historic town the most workable and affordable way to deliver step-free access is usually a commercial OnLevel platform lift. We work with village shops, inns, the festival venues, surgeries, churches and small workplaces across Clun and the deep border valleys around it. Whether your premises stand near the packhorse bridge, beneath the castle, or among the old buildings out toward Newcastle and Bettws-y-Crwyn, we survey the site and propose a lift matched to the space, the budget and the access standard you are required to meet. Our lifts comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 6440:2023 and BS 8300:2018.
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Through Floor Home Lifts
Lifting you up through a small opening set into the ceiling, a through-floor lift moves between the ground floor and the room above with hardly anything visible afterward. It is the most understated home lift on offer, which fits the cramped old cottages of Clun near the bridge where no separate shaft will go and owners are anxious to keep their ancient rooms as they have always been. Every through-floor lift we install is self-contained, sparing on power and quiet in use. The work involves forming a small aperture in the floor above, setting the lift in place, and finishing the surround so it reads as part of the room. Most Clun installations are completed inside three to five days and leave only the lightest mark on the home.
Through-floor lifts for Clun homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
For wheelchair users in Clun, Clunton, Newcastle, Aston on Clun and Bicton, a wheelchair platform lift offers independent movement between floors at home or a level way into buildings raised above the lane. We supply vertical lifts for travel between full storeys and short-rise step lifts for clearing the few steps so often found at old border doorways. All of our wheelchair lifts are DDA compliant and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
DDA-compliant wheelchair lifts in Shropshire
At home in any space
Built for Clun'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.
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The smarter lift for Clun 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 Clun
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 Clun
How much does a platform lift cost in Clun?
No flat figure fits every case, because the cost depends on the lift you choose, the number of floors and the layout of your Clun property. We survey the home, talk through the options near the packhorse bridge or out toward Clunton, and send a written quotation with every cost laid out clearly and nothing hidden. Contact us for an accurate price for your home or business.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Clun?
In most cases, no. An internal domestic lift usually qualifies as permitted development, because the work stays within the building. Where your Clun home falls inside the conservation area around the castle and bridge or is a listed cottage, we check which consents apply and guide you through them, so you understand the position well before any installation date is fixed.
How long does it take to install a platform lift?
Most Clun installations take three to five working days, covering delivery, fitting, commissioning and the LOLER safety inspection. Because the OnLevel lift arrives factory-built and needs only a shallow base rather than a deep pit, you escape the weeks of structural work a traditional shafted lift demands. The complete timeline is confirmed in your written quotation before we begin any work.
Can a platform lift be fitted in an old stone cottage in Clun?
Yes. The stone cottages around the River Clun and the packhorse bridge have small rooms and thick walls, but our lifts need no pit, no machine room and no heavy structural alteration, so they fit beside the stair with little fuss. We survey the cottage first and pick a model sized to the space, keeping the historic stone character of the building as it is.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift?
Both have their place, but a platform lift carries you upright between full floors rather than along the staircase, and it takes a wheelchair, frame or scooter with you. It adds value to the property and gives a more independent, dignified ride. For many Clun households thinking well ahead, that makes the platform lift the stronger long-term choice over a stairlift.
Do you service platform lifts in the Clun area?
Yes. Servicing forms part of every OnLevel installation. Once your lift is fitted, our engineers return on a planned maintenance schedule to inspect, test and certify it, and respond quickly should a fault arise. Regular servicing keeps the lift safe, smooth and compliant across Clun, Clunton, Newcastle, Aston on Clun and the quiet border valleys around the town.
How much space does a platform lift need in a Clun home?
Less room than people generally picture. A home lift takes up roughly the footprint of an armchair and travels through a small ceiling opening, so it fits a corner, a cupboard or the side of the staircase. On our Clun survey we measure both floors and the rise between them, then recommend a model that fits the home without sacrificing the everyday space you depend on.
Are your engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, so their health and safety practices have been independently vetted. Every Clun 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 Clun
We cover the whole of Clun, including Clunton, Newcastle, Bettws-y-Crwyn, Bicton, Whitcott Keysett, Aston on Clun, Bishop's Castle, Craven Arms, Knighton and Hopton Heath.
More OnLevel platform lift locations across Shropshire
We install and service OnLevel platform lifts in towns right across Shropshire:
Clun lies on the A488 with the A489 and B4368 close by, and the nearest railway station is Hopton Heath, with Craven Arms a little further east, keeping our engineers within reach across the south-west Shropshire hills.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Clun?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.