Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Woking
Platform lift and home lift installation across Woking and the Woking borough, Surrey.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Woking
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Woking is a Victorian railway town that grew from heathland after the line from London arrived in 1838, and it remains one of Surrey's busiest commuter centres. It is a place of firsts and curiosities: the Shah Jahan Mosque of 1889 was the first purpose-built mosque in Britain, and H.G. Wells set the Martian landing of The War of the Worlds on nearby Horsell Common. Its housing runs from the grand Victorian villas of Hook Heath and Mount Hermon to the post-war Sheerwater estate, the 1970s community of Goldsworth Park and the modern towers of the town centre. Across all of them, more residents need step-free access between floors.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Woking and the surrounding borough — including Horsell, Knaphill, Goldsworth Park, Pyrford and West Byfleet. 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 Woking
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Woking's homes span more than a century: the large Victorian commuter villas of Mount Hermon and Hook Heath, the town-centre terraces, the post-war houses of Sheerwater, and the 1970s and 80s family homes of Goldsworth Park. As mobility changes, the staircase in any of these homes can become a daily obstacle. A home lift from OnLevel keeps you in your Woking home rather than facing a move. The tall Victorian villas of Mount Hermon and the terraces near the station 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 a period villa or a Goldsworth Park house gains a lift between floors with limited structural work.
Explore home lifts for WokingCommercial
Commercial Platform Lift
Shops, offices and public buildings across Woking — from the Peacocks and Victoria Square to the business premises around the station — have duties under the Equality Act 2010 to provide reasonable access for disabled visitors and staff. A commercial OnLevel platform lift is often the most practical route to compliance, without the heavy groundworks of a conventional passenger lift. We work with retailers in the Peacocks and Victoria Square centres, offices and professional firms around the station and Chertsey Road, the Lightbox gallery and other civic venues, care homes and GP surgeries across Horsell and Knaphill, and businesses on the borough's trading estates. 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 well suited to Woking's older housing, where the tall Victorian villas of Mount Hermon and the terraces near the town centre leave little room for a more intrusive lift. Installation takes 3 to 5 days, even in the tighter layouts of Woking's older 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 Woking homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
Wheelchair users across Woking and the surrounding borough — from Horsell and Maybury to Knaphill, Goldsworth Park and West Byfleet — 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 Woking'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 Woking 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 Woking
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 Woking
How much does a platform lift cost in Woking?
Every Woking lift carries a price worked out from the job itself. The number of floors served, the model chosen and any preparation an older villa or terrace needs all bear on it, so a domestic through-floor lift normally costs less than a commercial scheme. After we have seen your home or premises, you receive a written, no-obligation quotation at no charge.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Woking?
A home lift sits inside the property, so planning permission is rarely needed in Woking. The exceptions involve listed buildings and conservation areas such as Old Woking and Horsell, where consent can apply to protected or external work. We look into that before we start and take on the consents and building regulations on your behalf.
How long does it take to install a platform lift in Woking?
A Woking installation usually takes three to five days. The lift is built at the factory and lowered into a shallow 150mm pit, so the long shaft construction of a conventional lift never disrupts the home. We agree the programme with you beforehand, so each stage is scheduled and the finishing date is known from the outset.
Can a platform lift be fitted in any age of Woking home?
Yes. Woking's housing ranges from the grand Victorian villas of Mount Hermon and Hook Heath to the post-war homes of Sheerwater and the 1970s houses of Goldsworth Park, and OnLevel lifts suit all of them. The 150mm pit and compact footprint let a lift sit beside the staircase with limited structural work, whatever the era of the home.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift for a Woking home?
It depends on the home. A stairlift carries a single seated user up one flight, while a platform lift travels between floors with a wheelchair, frame or scooter aboard. For Woking households — wheelchair users especially, or families in the larger Hook Heath and Pyrford houses — the platform lift is usually the more practical option and helps hold the home's value.
Do you service platform lifts in the Woking area?
We do, on every lift we fit across Woking and the borough, from the town centre and Horsell through to Knaphill, Goldsworth Park and West Byfleet. Planned maintenance visits hold the lift to its safety standards and keep it dependable, and one of our engineers can be reached directly whenever a repair or check is wanted.
How much space does a platform lift need in a Woking home?
Remarkably little. Calling for just a 150mm pit and no separate machinery, the OnLevel lift tucks into a corner or the gap beside the staircase. That is what lets it succeed in the compact Victorian terraces near the station, where a traditional shaft-built passenger lift would have nowhere to sit.
Are your Woking platform lift engineers accredited?
Fully. SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516 stands behind our installation teams, and each Woking lift is constructed to EN 81-41 alongside Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300:2018. The work is done in-house by our trained engineers, and every lift is certified and signed off before we hand it across.
Platform lift installation near Woking
We cover the whole of Woking and the Woking Borough, including Horsell, Knaphill, Goldsworth Park, Sheerwater, Maybury, St John's, Pyrford and West Byfleet.
Woking sits on the A320 with the M25 and M3 close by, and its station — the busiest in Surrey — runs South Western Railway services to London Waterloo in around 26 minutes on the South West Main Line.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Woking?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.