Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Yeovil
Platform lift and home lift installation across Yeovil and the surrounding Somerset area.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Yeovil
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Yeovil is best known as the home of Leonardo and the Westland helicopters built here, a major aviation-manufacturing town that grew up on a long tradition of glove-making. At its edge lies Yeovil Country Park with the wooded valleys and lakes of Ninesprings, and Huish Park is home to Yeovil Town FC. The town runs from older terraces close to the centre out to the spreading estates of Brympton, Preston and Lyde, and across this housing the upper floors are reached by staircases that grow harder to manage as mobility declines.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Yeovil — including Sherborne, Martock, Ilchester, Yeovil Marsh and Chard. 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 Yeovil
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Yeovil's homes range from the older terraces and glove-workers' cottages near the centre to the large modern estates at Brympton, Lyde and Preston. When age, surgery or a long-term condition makes the stairs unsafe, those upper-floor bedrooms and bathrooms can quickly fall out of reach, leaving people stranded on a single level of their own house. Fitting a home lift from OnLevel reopens the whole house without the cost and disruption of moving away. The lift stands on a shallow 150mm pit, needs no separate machine room, and plugs into an ordinary domestic supply. We finish the car to match your home — glass for an open, airy feel or painted panels to fade into the wall — so the result looks built-in rather than added on as an afterthought.
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Commercial Platform Lift
If you run a business, surgery or venue in Yeovil, the Equality Act 2010 obliges you to make reasonable adjustments so disabled visitors and staff can use your premises. Whether you are in the Quedam shopping centre, an office in the town centre or a unit on the industrial estates near the aerodrome, a commercial OnLevel platform lift is usually the most cost-effective way to provide step-free access. We work with shops, offices, manufacturers and leisure venues across the town, alongside GP and private clinics, care and nursing homes serving Brympton, West Coker and the villages around Yeovil. We survey your premises, assess the practical options, and supply a clear written quotation for the lift that best fits your space, budget and compliance needs. 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 climbs vertically through a small opening in the ceiling to link the ground and first floors, with no separate shaft or stairwell needed. It is the most discreet home lift you can fit, and in a Yeovil house it can be set into a corner of the living room and finished so the surround matches the terrace or estate home around it. Since the lift is factory-built before it arrives, the fit takes only three to five days: we form a neat aperture, install the self-contained unit, and match the surround to your existing floor and décor. Your home stays in everyday use throughout.
Through-floor lifts for Yeovil homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
For wheelchair users in Yeovil, Sherborne, Martock, Ilchester, Yeovil Marsh and Chard, a wheelchair platform lift offers independent travel between floors at home or step-free entry to buildings with raised thresholds. We provide vertical platform lifts for full floor-to-floor movement and step lifts for the short rises found at many of the town'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 Yeovil'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 Yeovil 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 Yeovil
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 Yeovil
How much does a platform lift cost in Yeovil?
The price turns on the type of lift, the number of floors it serves and the layout of your property, which differs between a glove-workers' terrace near the centre and a newer home at Brympton or Lyde. We give you a full written quotation with no hidden charges, so you know the exact figure for your Yeovil home or business before any work is agreed.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Yeovil?
In most cases a domestic lift inside your own home is permitted development and needs no planning permission. If your Yeovil property is listed or lies within a conservation area, we will explain whether listed-building consent is required and guide you through any approvals needed so the project meets the regulations before we start work.
How long does it take to install a platform lift?
Most homes and commercial premises are completed within three to five working days, including delivery, fitting, commissioning and the LOLER safety inspection. Because the OnLevel lift comes factory-built and rests on a shallow 150mm pit, a Yeovil home avoids the weeks of structural work a conventional shafted lift demands. We confirm the schedule in your written quotation beforehand.
Can a platform lift be fitted in a terraced house in Yeovil?
Yes. The terraced houses and former glove-workers' cottages around central Yeovil suit a platform lift well, because it needs no machine room, no deep pit and only minor structural alteration. We plan the lift to work around the narrow hallway and existing stairs, and finish the car so it sits neatly within the character of the terrace.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift in Yeovil?
For many Yeovil homes a platform lift is the stronger choice over the long term, as it lifts the user vertically between floors and carries a wheelchair or frame up with them rather than leaving aids behind. It also adds value to the property and gives a more dignified, independent experience than a chair riding along the staircase.
Do you service platform lifts in the Yeovil area?
Yes. Servicing is part of every OnLevel installation. After your lift is fitted, our engineers return on a regular maintenance plan to inspect, test and certify it, and respond quickly if a fault arises. We keep lifts safe and smooth across Yeovil, Sherborne, Martock, Brympton, West Coker and the surrounding Somerset villages.
How much space is needed for a lift in a Yeovil home?
Less room than most people expect. An OnLevel home lift fits into a footprint about the size of an armchair and needs only a shallow 150mm pit, so it can be placed beside the staircase or in a corner without losing a whole room. We measure carefully at survey and confirm the precise footprint for your Yeovil home.
Are your engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, so their health and safety practices have been independently vetted. Every Yeovil 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 Yeovil
We cover the whole of Yeovil, including Sherborne, Martock, Ilchester, Yeovil Marsh, Chard, Crewkerne, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Montacute, Brympton and West Coker.
More OnLevel platform lift locations across Somerset
We install and service OnLevel platform lifts in towns right across Somerset:
Yeovil is reached via the A30, A37 and A359, and is served by Yeovil Junction and Yeovil Pen Mill railway stations, so our engineers can get to you easily from across south Somerset.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Yeovil?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.