Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation Wem

The cost of a platform lift in Wem depends on the lift type, how many floors it serves and the amount of building work involved. A simple home lift is the most economical option, while a fully enclosed commercial passenger lift costs considerably more. Following a free site survey we issue a fixed written quotation, so you have the full price for your Wem property before deciding to go ahead with anything.

Most home lifts fitted inside an existing Wem property do not need planning permission, because the work is internal and treated as a permitted improvement. Listed buildings in the town centre and any external lift can be exceptions that require consent. We advise on the best position for your particular property and handle any dealings with Shropshire Council where an approval turns out to be necessary for the installation.

A typical lift installation in Wem takes between three and five days from start to finish. The exact time depends on the lift you choose and whether any structural work is needed. We agree a clear schedule before we start, work cleanly to keep disruption to your Wem home or business low, and tidy thoroughly each day so the rest of the property stays in use while we complete the job.

Yes. Many of Wem's centre houses were rebuilt after the Great Fire in a Georgian style, with rooms and stairs that are often on the snug side, and our compact lifts are designed for those conditions. We assess the floor structure and pick a discreet spot that respects the period layout. With no deep pit or machine room required, the lift goes in sympathetically while delivering reliable access between floors.

It depends on what you need. A stairlift carries one seated person along the staircase and costs less to fit. A platform lift moves you between floors with a wheelchair, frame or scooter, gives a more comfortable journey and adds value to a Wem home. For households thinking long term, or where someone uses a wheelchair, the platform lift is usually the more sensible and durable investment.

Yes. We service and maintain every lift we install across Wem, Whitchurch, Prees, Loppington and Hadnall, and we are happy to take on lifts originally fitted by others. Our maintenance plans include regular safety inspections to EN 81-41, planned servicing and a quick call-out service. Keeping your lift on a service schedule protects the warranty and keeps it running safely throughout this part of north Shropshire for many years.

Less than most Wem homeowners expect. A home platform lift occupies a footprint roughly the size of a small armchair, and a through-floor lift needs only a matching area on each floor. There is no need for a separate machine room or a deep excavated pit. At the survey we measure your hallway, landing or chosen corner and confirm exactly how the lift will fit within your property.

Yes. Our Wem installations are carried out by our own trained teams rather than subcontractors, and we are SafeContractor accredited under CN8516. Every lift meets EN 81-41 for vertical lifting platforms, Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300:2018 for commercial work. Each installation is tested, certified and signed off before handover, so you receive full documentation and complete assurance that the work is safe and fully compliant.