Hidden Platform Lifts
Lifts that disappear into floors, stairs and landscaping when not in use
Our Hidden Platform Lifts
A hidden platform lift offers a discreet and effective way to improve accessibility without compromising the appearance of your property.
Designed to blend seamlessly into their surroundings, invisible platform lifts are ideal for both residential and commercial environments where aesthetics are a priority. At Alliance Platform Lifts, we specialise in the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke hidden platform lifts, delivering solutions that are subtle, practical and reliable.
APL Prestige Platform Lift
Up to 3m travel · 500kg standard – higher capacities availableView specification →
APL Elite Cabin Lift
Up to 18m travel · Up to 500kgView specification →
APL Goods Scissor Lift
Up to 6m travel · Up to 10,000kgView specification →
A finish to suit every space
From glazed and mirrored panels to bespoke colours and lighting, every hidden lift is finished to match the property it’s installed in.
Case studies
Hidden lifts in action
Four platform lifts were installed with custom timber and metal finishes, working closely with the architects, designers and client.
We have used Alliance Platform Lifts on various projects over the last 3-4 years and we find them to be professional, punctual and very forward thinking. No problem is too great and the communication at both tender and post installation stage is second to none. We will continue to use APL’s services on any future platform or cabin lift projects we have.Daniel Griffin · Google review
I am so pleased with the service from everyone at alliance platform lifts, they have been so professional and helpful throughout the whole process, would highly recommend!Max Ball · Google review
outstanding service, very pleased with the product and the process from quoting to after sales care. Highly recommended!Kenton Mitchell · Google review
Polite, quick, good service. Quick installation. Helpful staff.Jerry Peters · Google review
Outstanding service from Alliance would 100% recommendAG Detail · Google review
10/10 experience. Highly recommend!Josh · Google review
About invisible and hidden platform lifts
A hidden platform lift gives step-free access that disappears into the floor or surrounding finishes when not in use, ideal for heritage buildings, retail and hospitality spaces.
Oak-finished lift, Windsor Castle.
Finished to match the building, Windsor Castle.
Discreet access, Windsor Castle.The regulations that apply to a hidden lift depend on your building, how it is used and the model you choose. Depending on your project, requirements can include the Equality Act 2010, Part M of the Building Regulations, BS EN 81-41, BS 6440 and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
If you need help with the regulations for your project, ask one of our experts. We will explain what applies and recommend a hidden lift to suit.
ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accredited, SafeContractor approved, LEIA members and Constructionline Gold.
How it happens
Support every step of the way
From the first site survey to long-term servicing, one team looks after your hidden lift at every stage.
Design & Planning
A specialist site survey, then design and specification matched to your building and how it will be used.
Installation
Our projects team checks every detail of the preparatory works, whether by your builders or ours, so installation runs smoothly.
Maintenance
Service and maintenance plans keep your lift running safely and reliably, backed by a 24/7 emergency call-out service.
Hidden lift questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often. Can’t find what you need? Call 01206 803 132.
What is a hidden platform lift?
A hidden platform lift is essentially what it sounds like; a type of platform lift that is hidden in some way in the wider structure of the premises in which it is located.
Typically, a hidden platform lift – also sometimes referred to as an “invisible platform lift” – is built into the floor to allow for the mechanism to be completely concealed. Such a lift may have a platform that remains flush with the existing floor, even when it is not in active use.
In what circumstances might you choose a hidden platform lift?
As a building owner, you may choose an invisible platform lift for any of a wide range of reasons. You might be seeking out a lift solution that would look elegant and be visually sympathetic to the broader setting in which it is fitted, at the same time as helping to bolster accessibility at your site, including for disabled users of the premises.
Properties that are used for hospitality and retail purposes often benefit from the installation of a hidden platform lift. The same can be said for historical and listed buildings, where it is often a condition of the planning for a platform lift to blend in with its surroundings.
