Platform Lift & Home Lift
Installation
Arundel
Platform lift and home lift installation across Arundel and the surrounding West Sussex area.
150mm
Minimum pit depth
3–5 days
Typical installation
EN 81-41
Safety standard
Platform Lifts in Arundel
OnLevel — the UK's fastest,
lowest-disruption lift solution
Arundel is a strikingly picturesque town in West Sussex, dominated by the great castle of the Dukes of Norfolk and the soaring Catholic cathedral that crown the hill above the River Arun. One of the grandest skylines in southern England rises over its steep streets of antique shops, galleries and tearooms, with the South Downs behind and the Wildfowl and Wetlands reserve along the river. A premier-league castle, a thriving arts and food scene and a setting of rare beauty make Arundel a much sought-after and affluent place to live. From riverside cottages to Georgian houses on the hill, many Arundel homes have steep staircases.
We install home lifts, commercial platform lifts, wheelchair lifts and through-floor lifts across Arundel — including Lyminster, Burpham, Amberley, Slindon and Walberton. 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 Arundel
Residential
Home Lift Installation
Arundel housing rises steeply from the river to the castle, from the flint and brick cottages of Tarrant Street and the Causeway to the tall Georgian and Victorian houses climbing Maltravers Street and the High Street, and the larger homes toward Burpham and Warningcamp. So many are built tall on the slope, three or four storeys up the hill. As mobility changes, those steep stairs can shut off the upper floors of a fine old home. A home lift from OnLevel lets an owner stay in a beloved Arundel home below the castle rather than leave the hill for the level. The flint cottages and the Georgian houses were raised long before lifts, yet our residential model needs only a shallow 150mm pit and no machine room. Set into a corner or by the stair, it gives a Tarrant Street cottage or a Maltravers Street house step-free travel between floors with little structural work.
Explore home lifts for ArundelCommercial
Commercial Platform Lift
Shops, offices and venues across Arundel — from the High Street and Tarrant Street to the castle, the cathedral, the wetlands centre, the antique shops, the galleries and the inns — carry duties under the Equality Act 2010 to provide reasonable access for disabled people. A commercial OnLevel platform lift is often the least disruptive way to meet them. We work with the antique shops, galleries and delis of Tarrant Street and the High Street, the tearooms, inns and restaurants, the castle, cathedral and wetlands visitor businesses, and the GP surgeries, care and nursing homes and community halls around Arundel. Tell us about your premises and how people move through them, and we will arrange a survey and a written, no-obligation quotation to match. Our lifts comply with Part M of the Building Regulations, BS 6440:2023 and BS 8300:2018.
Commercial platform lifts in West SussexThrough Floor
Through Floor Home Lifts
A through-floor lift rises straight between two storeys through a small opening in the ceiling, with no outdoor shaft, no deep digging and no machine room to house. In an Arundel flint cottage or a Georgian hillside house, it can be finished to honour the age of the home and sit almost unseen. Most through-floor installations take three to five days, even in the tall rooms of an Arundel hillside house. The factory-built lift is set into a prepared opening and the surround finished to match your interior, so the rest of the home stays in use while our engineers work.
Through-floor lifts for Arundel homesAccessibility
Wheelchair & DDA Access
Wheelchair users across Arundel — from Lyminster and Burpham to Amberley, Slindon and Walberton — 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. All of our wheelchair lifts are DDA compliant and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
DDA-compliant wheelchair lifts in West Sussex
At home in any space
Built for Arundel'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 Arundel 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 Arundel
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 Arundel
How much does a platform lift cost in Arundel?
An Arundel lift is priced to the property, not from a fixed scale. The travel height, the model you choose and the demands of a flint cottage or a Georgian hillside house all shape the figure, so a domestic through-floor lift usually costs less than a commercial installation. We survey the property first, then provide a written, no-obligation quotation at no charge.
Do I need planning permission for a home lift in Arundel?
For most Arundel homes none is needed, because the lift sits entirely indoors as permitted development. The town conservation area below the castle and its many listed buildings are the exception, where internal changes to a listed home can also require consent. We confirm where your property stands before any work begins and handle the conservation and listed-building paperwork for you.
How long does it take to install a platform lift in Arundel?
Three to five days is typical for an Arundel installation. Because the lift arrives factory-built and sits in a shallow 150mm pit, the home avoids the weeks of shaft and masonry work a conventional lift would involve. We agree the timetable with you in advance, so each stage is planned and the completion date is clear from the very start.
Can a platform lift be fitted in an old Arundel cottage?
Yes. Even a tall flint cottage stepped up the hill can usually take a lift, set in with care and finished to suit the old flint and brick. A shallow pit and slim footprint reach the upper floor with light work, so the character of the home is preserved.
Is a platform lift better than a stairlift for an Arundel home?
It depends on whether a wheelchair has to travel. A stairlift carries a seated rider and leaves the wheelchair below. A platform lift carries the wheelchair or scooter up with the user, between the floors. For an Arundel home where a wheelchair is in use, the lift is generally the more capable and longer-lasting choice.
Do you service platform lifts in the Arundel area?
Yes. Servicing is part of every OnLevel installation. Once your Arundel lift is fitted, our engineers come back on a regular plan to inspect and test it, across Lyminster, Burpham, Amberley and Slindon, and respond quickly should a fault appear. Routine maintenance keeps the lift safe, reliable and compliant.
How much space does a platform lift need in an Arundel home?
Very little. The OnLevel lift asks only for a shallow 150mm pit and houses no separate machinery, so a corner of a room or the space beside the staircase is usually enough. That is how it serves the flint cottages below the castle, where a conventional shafted lift could never be built.
Are your Arundel platform lift engineers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers hold SafeContractor accreditation under CN8516, and every Arundel lift is built to the EN 81-41 safety standard alongside Part M of the Building Regulations and BS 8300:2018. The work is carried out by our own trained teams rather than subcontractors, and each lift is fully tested, certified and signed off before handover.
Platform lift installation near Arundel
We cover the whole of Arundel, including Lyminster, Burpham, Warningcamp, Tortington, South Stoke, Houghton, Amberley, Slindon, Walberton and Fontwell.
More OnLevel platform lift locations across West Sussex
We install and service OnLevel platform lifts in towns right across West Sussex:
Arundel is served by the A27 and the A284, with Arundel station on the Arun Valley line between London Victoria and the south coast.
Get Started Today
Ready to install a platform lift in Arundel?
Tell us about your project. Our engineers will assess your property and confirm the best solution — with an indicative quotation.