Lifts For Residential Buildings
Lifts for homes and apartment blocks, from compact platform lifts to cabin lifts.
Home Lift Solutions for Any Property Type
Futureproof your home with a residential lift. A well-designed home lift improves day-to-day accessibility and adds a space-saving feature that makes every floor easy to reach. At Alliance Platform Lifts, we supply and install reliable, space-efficient home lifts made to suit your property. Whether you’re making it easier to move between floors or planning for ageing in place, we have a residential lift for you.
Our residential elevators and lifts are designed with flexibility in mind, whether you’re planning a full home renovation or need a low-disruption option for a compact space. Unlike bulky traditional passenger lifts, our platform lift cabins take up very little floor space.
If you’re looking for a lift that feels truly part of the home, explore our cabin lift range, suitable for both new builds and retrofits, with single-press operation much like a typical passenger lift. Our APL Hydraulic Platform Lift is especially popular for external applications and can be made to your platform dimensions, while our glass lifts offer a modern, light-filled alternative for those wanting a striking design feature.
Lifts for residential buildings
The APL products we install most often in these buildings.
APL Elite Cabin Lift
Capacity: Up to 500kg · Max travel: 18,000mmView product Cabin lift · goods liftAPL Heavy-Duty Cabin Lift
Capacity: Up to 1,500kg · Max travel: 18,000mmView product Platform liftAPL Hydraulic Platform Lift
Capacity: Up to 500kg · Max travel: 7,000mmView product Platform liftAPL Chain-Driven Platform Lift
Capacity: 500kg · Max travel: Up to 15,000mmView product Platform liftAPL Open Platform Lift
Capacity: 385kg · Max travel: Up to 3,000mmView product Platform liftAPL Prestige Platform Lift
Capacity: 500kg standard – higher capacities available · Max travel: Up to 3,000mmView product
Safe, Stylish & Space-Efficient Design
When choosing a residential lift, safety and appearance are equally important. That’s why all our platform lifts are manufactured to the highest UK and EU safety standards, including DDA Compliance, Part M of the Building Regulations, and CE certification.
Our luxury home lifts operate smoothly and quietly, offering a calm ride across floors. They’re also incredibly space-efficient, requiring low pit and headroom, making them ideal for tight or awkward locations. With no need for a machine room or major alterations, installation typically takes 2 to 5 days on site for most lifts, helping you avoid the disruption and long lead times associated with conventional lifts.
Looking for style and discretion? Our home lift range includes models with panoramic glass, gratifying finishes, and subtle design details. Each lift can be tailored to your aesthetic with a wide range of materials, colours and finishes.
Our Bespoke Design & Installation Process
At Alliance Platform Lifts, we take pride in our collaborative and customer focused approach. From the first call to final handover, your dedicated Project Manager will lead you every step of the way.
We begin by understanding your property, preferences, and accessibility goals. Whether you’re an architect designing a new build or a homeowner upgrading a period property, we offer design consultations to help identify the best configuration for your space.
If you’re working with interior designers, that’s no problem. Our lifts are fully customisable with materials and finishes that complement your home’s design. And because our lifts don’t require extensive structural changes, we minimise disruption to your day-to-day life.
Installation typically takes just 2 to 5 days on site for most lifts, thanks to our compact designs and experienced UK-based installers.
Why Choose a Platform Lift for Your Home?
More than just a mobility aid, a residential platform lift is an investment in your building’s long-term comfort, accessibility, and value. Our clients often choose lifts for:
Ageing in place
As mobility changes, having a lift ensures you can enjoy every level of your home independently.
Accessibility
Make your building inclusive for everyone, from children and elderly visitors to wheelchair users.
Futureproofing
Whether you’re planning a forever home or looking to enhance market appeal, a lift is a smart step.
Space savings
Our lifts offer the benefits of vertical travel without negotiating for floor area or layout.
Customer Care
When you partner with Alliance Platform Lifts, you will receive a dedicated Project Manager committed to guiding you through every phase of your project. We understand that installing a platform lift is a significant job and strive to make the process as unobtrusive as possible. Our team ensures that your lift is installed quickly, efficiently, and with respect for your schedule and space. Trust in Alliance Platform Lifts to deliver an exceptional customer journey.
Distinctive Platform Lift Design
Our range of beautifully engineered platform lifts allows us to tailor each lift to meet the unique needs of our customers.
We ensure your platform lifts are a true extension of your vision and taste, guaranteeing flawless performance.
- Options for both discreet platform lifts and bespoke statement pieces
- Flexible choices in style and finish
- Extensive selection of shaft finishes, flooring materials, and interior options
- Customisable lifts that integrate seamlessly with the style of your property
Case studies
Projects in residential buildings
A circular glass home lift installed through the eye of a spiral staircase in a Harrogate family home, serving four floors.
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
Frequently asked questions about lifts for residential buildings
Answers to the questions we are asked most often. Can’t find what you need? Call 01206 803 132.
What types of residential lifts do you offer?
We offer a wide range of platform lifts & cabin lifts, adapted to suit homes of all sizes. Our models include the APL Elite Cabin Lift/ APL Hydraulic Platform Lift/ APL Chain-Driven Platform Lift / APL Open Platform Lift/ APL Prestige Platform Lift/ APL Inclined Platform Lift
Are your residential lifts suitable for listed or compact properties?
Yes. Thanks to low pit and headroom requirements and bespoke platform sizes, our residential lifts are perfect for older or compact properties where traditional lifts aren’t feasible.
What are the benefits of platform lifts in homes?
Residential lifts provide easy, reliable access between floors, improve accessibility, add resale value, and can be designed to match your home’s aesthetics.
Do your lifts meet UK building and safety regulations?
Absolutely. All of our residential lifts and elevators are CE certified and built to comply with the relevant standards such as DDA Compliance, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Part M of Building Regulations, BSEN 81-41, and BS6440.
How long does a residential lift installation take?
Installation of residential house lifts depends on the product but is typically 2 to 5 days on site for most lifts, with minimal disruption, thanks to our compact lift designs and UK-based installers.
Talk to our team about your building
For more information please call us on 01206 803 132 or by emailing sales@aplifts.co.uk . Alliance Platform Lifts are dedicated to providing our customers with high quality, exceptional and custom platform lifts , outdoor residential platform lifts and circular glass cabin lifts , with cost-effective support for life.