Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Reigate
Platform lift and home lift installation across Reigate, Meadvale and Woodhatch, Surrey.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Reigate
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Reigate is a historic Surrey market town below the North Downs, grown up around a Norman castle whose buildings have gone but whose caverns — the Baron's Cave — survive beneath the grounds. The pedestrianised Reigate Tunnel of 1823, thought to be Europe's first road tunnel, still runs under the castle hill, and an Augustinian priory founded before 1240 stands in its park. The arrival of the London-to-Brighton railway in 1841 spurred building across the area, leaving Reigate an affluent old town of Georgian and Victorian houses alongside the later suburbs of Meadvale and Woodhatch. Across the town, more residents now need step-free access between floors.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Reigate and the surrounding borough — including Meadvale, Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, South Park and Redhill. Every installation is carried out by our SafeContractor accredited engineers (CN8516), and most projects are finished within 3 to 5 days.
Residential & Commercial
Platform lift solutions for every building in Reigate
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Reigate's homes are among the most characterful in Surrey: the Georgian houses of the High Street and Church Street, the Victorian villas built after the railway arrived, and the denser later housing of Meadvale and Woodhatch. As mobility changes, the staircase in any of these homes can become a daily difficulty. A home lift from OnLevel keeps you in your Reigate home rather than facing a move. The Georgian and Victorian houses of the old town were never built around a lift shaft, but the OnLevel residential lift needs only a 150mm pit and no machine room. It fits beside the staircase or into a corner, so even a tall period house near the High Street gains a lift between floors with carefully limited structural work.
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Commercial Platform Lift
Shops, offices and public buildings across Reigate — from the Georgian High Street and the Bell Street shops to the offices around the town centre — have duties under the Equality Act 2010 to provide reasonable access for disabled visitors and staff. In a town of so many period and listed buildings, a commercial OnLevel platform lift is often the least intrusive route to compliance. We work with independent retailers and cafés along the Georgian High Street and Bell Street, professional offices around the town centre and Castlefield Road, the Priory and other heritage venues, care homes and GP surgeries across Meadvale and Woodhatch, and businesses near Reigate Hill. Tell us about your premises and we will provide a no-obligation quotation matched to your building. Our lifts comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 6440:2023 and BS 8300:2018.
Commercial platform lifts in SurreyThrough Floor
Through Floor Home Lifts
A through-floor lift rises between storeys through a compact opening in the ceiling — no external shaft, no deep excavation, no machine room. That makes it a sympathetic choice for Reigate's older housing, where the Georgian and Victorian houses of the old town leave little room for a more intrusive lift. Installation takes 3 to 5 days, even in the tighter layouts of Reigate's period homes. The factory-built lift is fixed into a prepared opening and the surround finished to match the room. Its small footprint keeps the rest of the house in use while the work is carried out.
Through-floor lifts for Reigate homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
Wheelchair users across Reigate and the surrounding borough — from the old town and Reigate Hill to Meadvale, Woodhatch and South Park — can regain independent movement between floors at home, or step-free entry to commercial premises, with a wheelchair platform lift from OnLevel. We supply vertical platform lifts for full storey-height travel and step lifts for raised entrances. Every wheelchair lift meets DDA requirements and is certified for indoor and outdoor use.
DDA-compliant wheelchair lifts in Surrey
At home in any space
Built for Reigate'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 Reigate 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 Reigate
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 Reigate
How much does a platform lift cost in Reigate?
Pricing for a Reigate lift is always tailored to the project. The height it must travel, the model you settle on and any sensitive work a Georgian old-town house calls for all shape the cost, so a domestic through-floor lift generally sits below a commercial installation. Once we have seen the property, we put a written, no-obligation quotation in writing, with nothing to pay for the visit.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Reigate?
A home lift is contained inside the house, so planning permission is rarely needed in Reigate. The point to watch is protected fabric — the listed Georgian buildings and the old-town conservation area around the High Street and Church Street — where consent can apply. We establish that at the outset and manage any consent and the building regulations on your behalf.
How long does it take to install a platform lift in Reigate?
A Reigate fit usually takes three to five days. The lift is built at the factory and seated into a 150mm pit, so the home is spared the prolonged shaft construction a conventional lift would bring. We settle the programme with you before starting, leaving every stage booked and the completion date clear in advance.
Can a platform lift be fitted in an older Reigate property?
Yes. The Georgian and Victorian houses of Reigate's old town are well matched to an OnLevel lift, as are the later villas and the homes of Meadvale and Woodhatch. With a shallow pit, no machine room and a narrow footprint, a lift can be set beside the existing staircase with only light building work, even in a period house.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift for a Reigate home?
It rests on the home and who lives there. A stairlift takes one seated user up a single flight; a platform lift links the floors and brings a wheelchair, frame or scooter with it. For a Reigate household with a wheelchair user, or a tall old-town house, the platform lift is usually the more capable answer and supports the property's value.
Do you service platform lifts in the Reigate area?
Yes. After we install a Reigate lift, we keep it serviced and maintained, covering the old town and Reigate Hill out to Meadvale, Woodhatch and South Park. Regular visits keep the lift safe, reliable and within the standards it must meet, and an engineer is available whenever a repair or inspection is required.
How much space does a platform lift need in a Reigate home?
Remarkably little. The OnLevel lift needs only a 150mm pit and no separate machine room, so a corner or the area beside the staircase is enough. That is why it suits the older, tightly built houses near Reigate's High Street, where a conventional shafted lift could not be installed.
Are your Reigate platform lift engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers are SafeContractor accredited under CN8516, and each Reigate lift is built to the EN 81-41 safety standard along with Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300:2018. Every installation is carried out by our own trained staff rather than subcontractors, and the lift is certified and signed off before handover.
Platform lift installation near Reigate
We cover the whole of Reigate and the surrounding borough, including Meadvale, Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, South Park, Redhill, Betchworth, Buckland and Nutfield.
Reigate sits on the A25 and A217 below Reigate Hill, where junction 8 of the M25 crosses the Downs, with Reigate station on the North Downs Line and the London-to-Brighton main line at neighbouring Redhill running services to London Victoria and Gatwick.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Reigate?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.