Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Bath
Platform lift and home lift installation across Bath and the surrounding Somerset area.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Bath
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage city built in honey-coloured stone, where the Roman Baths and the thermal spa draw visitors to the heart of the city and the great Georgian set-pieces — the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge — frame streets that Jane Austen once walked, with Bath Abbey rising over it all. From the elegant townhouses of Lansdown and Bathwick to the terraced homes of Twerton and Combe Down, much of Bath's housing climbs the steep hillsides on which the city sits, and tall Georgian staircases can quickly become a daily struggle for anyone with limited mobility.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Bath — including Bathampton, Batheaston, Twerton, Combe Down and Weston. 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 Bath
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Bath's housing ranges from listed Georgian townhouses in Bathwick and Lansdown to the terraced and semi-detached homes of Oldfield Park, Twerton and Combe Down. In a city built on hills, multi-storey living is the norm, and the steep period staircases that give these homes their character are often the very thing that turns the first floor into a no-go area for an ageing parent or someone recovering from illness. A home lift from OnLevel restores the upstairs of a Bath property without forcing a move or a downstairs conversion. It needs only a shallow 150mm pit and no separate machine room, so it slots neatly into a hallway or beside an existing stair even in a tightly planned Georgian interior. The car is finished to suit your décor — glass, painted panels or timber — so it complements rather than competes with the period detailing you already have.
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Commercial Platform Lift
If you run a hotel, gallery, surgery or visitor attraction in Bath, the Equality Act 2010 requires you to make reasonable provision for disabled access — never straightforward in a city of listed Georgian frontages and split-level floors. For premises around Milsom Street, the SouthGate centre or the streets near the Roman Baths, a commercial OnLevel platform lift is usually the most practical and sympathetic way to achieve it. We work with shops, offices, restaurants and tourism businesses across the city, alongside GP and private clinics, care and nursing homes serving Bathwick, Weston and Combe Down. We survey your premises, take account of any listed-building constraints, and return a clear written quotation setting out the right lift for your space, budget and compliance obligations. Our lifts comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 6440:2023 and BS 8300:2018.
Commercial platform lifts in SomersetThrough Floor
Through Floor Home Lifts
A through-floor lift rises vertically through a small opening in the ceiling to link the ground and first floors, with no shaft or stairwell required. It is the most discreet home lift available, and in a Bath townhouse it can be tucked into a corner and finished so that the aperture sits quietly beneath the original cornicing and plasterwork. The lift arrives factory-built, so fitting takes only three to five days: we cut a neat aperture, install the self-contained unit, and match the surround to your existing floors and skirting. Your home stays in use throughout.
Through-floor lifts for Bath homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
For wheelchair users in Bath, Bathampton, Batheaston, Twerton, Combe Down and Weston, a wheelchair platform lift gives independent movement between floors at home or step-free entry to buildings with raised Georgian thresholds. We fit vertical platform lifts for full floor-to-floor travel and step lifts for the short rises common at the city's older entrances. All of our wheelchair lifts are DDA compliant and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
DDA-compliant wheelchair lifts in Somerset
At home in any space
Built for Bath'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 Bath 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 Bath
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 Bath
How much does a platform lift cost in Bath?
The price depends on the type of lift, the number of floors it serves and the layout of your property, which varies a great deal between a Georgian townhouse near the Royal Crescent and a modern home in Weston. We provide a full written quotation with no hidden extras, so you know the exact figure for your Bath home or business before any work is agreed.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Bath?
A domestic lift inside your home is usually permitted development and needs no planning permission. Bath is a World Heritage city with extensive conservation areas and many listed Georgian buildings, so if your property is listed or sits in a protected area we will advise on listed-building consent and guide you through any approvals required before we begin.
How long does it take to install a platform lift?
Most residential and commercial installations take three to five working days from delivery to commissioning, including the LOLER safety inspection. Because the OnLevel lift arrives factory-built and needs only a shallow 150mm pit, a Bath home avoids the weeks of structural work a conventional shafted lift would demand. We confirm the schedule in your written quotation before any work starts.
Can a platform lift be fitted in a Georgian townhouse in Bath?
Yes. Tall Georgian townhouses around Bathwick and Lansdown are exactly where a platform lift earns its place, since it needs no machine room, no deep excavation and very little structural alteration. We work sympathetically around original staircases and cornicing, and the car is finished to match the period interior so the lift sits comfortably within the house.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift in Bath?
For homes on Bath's steep hillsides a platform lift often suits better, because it carries the user vertically between floors and takes a wheelchair, frame or scooter up with them rather than leaving aids behind. It also adds lasting value to a Bath property and gives a more dignified, independent experience than riding a chair along the stairs.
Do you service platform lifts in the Bath area?
Yes. Servicing is part of every OnLevel installation. Once your lift is fitted, our engineers return on a regular maintenance plan to inspect, test and certify it, and respond quickly if a fault occurs. We keep lifts safe, smooth and fully compliant across Bath, Combe Down, Twerton, Bathampton, Weston and the surrounding Somerset area.
How much space is needed for a lift in a Bath home?
Less than most people expect. An OnLevel home lift fits into a footprint roughly the size of an armchair and needs only a shallow 150mm pit, so it can be sited beside a staircase or in a corner of a Bath townhouse without sacrificing a room. We measure carefully at survey and confirm the exact footprint for your property.
Are your engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, so their health and safety practices are independently vetted. Every Bath 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 Bath
We cover the whole of Bath, including Bathampton, Batheaston, Twerton, Combe Down, Weston, Saltford, Keynsham, Peasedown St John, Bathford and Midsomer Norton.
More OnLevel platform lift locations across Somerset
We install and service OnLevel platform lifts in towns right across Somerset:
Bath is reached via the A4 and A36 and served by Bath Spa railway station on the main line to Bristol and London, so our engineers can get to you quickly from anywhere in the area.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Bath?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.