Residential & Commercial Vertical Platform Lifts

A vertical platform lift is a lift designed to provide safe, step-free access between different levels of a building, primarily for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility. Unlike traditional passenger lifts, vertical platform lifts typically travel shorter distances and require less space and structural alteration, making them ideal for both residential and commercial properties. They can be installed indoors or outdoors and are commonly used where ramps are impractical or where a cost-effective, compliant accessibility solution is required.

The specifics of the installation process will largely depend on the exact design we have agreed on with the customer.

Nonetheless, one of the consistent aspects of our vertical platform lifts is that they are designed and made to be assembled in modules, with the installation process causing as little disruption to the wider building – and its users – as possible.

So, whatever the size and other specifications of your vertical platform lift may be when you order it from Alliance Platform Lifts, you can expect our fully qualified team to install it quickly and easily – usually within a day or two! This will enable you to soon make active use of your finished lift.

A platform lift works by raising and lowering a flat platform vertically between levels using a powered drive system, allowing safe and controlled access for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility. The user enters the platform at one level, secures themselves in place, and then operates the lift using simple, intuitive controls.

The lift is driven by an electric motor and lifting mechanism (such as a screw-and-nut or hydraulic system, depending on the model), which moves the platform smoothly along guide rails. Safety features including interlocked doors or gates, safety edges, emergency stop controls, and battery backup ensure the lift operates safely and reliably. Platform lifts are designed to stop level with each floor, providing step-free access at entry and exit points, and are fully compliant with relevant safety and accessibility regulations.

Various factors will determine how much a vertical platform lift costs. These include such matters as the specific type and model of lift that has been requested, as well as the operation system that is used for the lift, not to mention the materials and finish.

Something else that will influence the price of any given vertical platform lift, is the number of stops it will need to make around the property where it is to be installed. After all, this will impact on how much building work is required, and the all-round complexity of the installation process.