Platform Lifts
→Service lifts for London restaurants, retail, hotels, and multi-floor buildings. Fast, discreet, and efficient handling of goods.
1. Tell us about your property, lift type, and location in London. 2. We match you with vetted lift companies covering Greater London. 3. You receive free, no-obligation quotes from specialists who know your area. 4. You choose the company — no pressure, no cost.
Platform Lift UK has a wide network of Lift Installers all around the United Kingdom. Click here to get a free quotation.
Below is a comparison of the main platform lift types available in London. Discover which lift suits your property based on size, installation, and suitability for commercial or residential buildings.
Step lifts: Compact and designed for short flights of steps or split-level access. Typically measure under 1.5m in travel height. Installation is fast—often within 1-2 days with minimal building work, making them ideal for retrofitting in homes, small shops, or entrances with a handful of stairs. Best for residential properties or smaller businesses needing quick, unobtrusive accessibility.
Vertical platform lifts: Suited for full floor-to-floor travel. Usually larger than step lifts, with cabins sized for wheelchairs and sometimes companions. Installation may involve more significant works, such as creating lift shafts or modifying doors. These lifts fit both homes and commercial venues, particularly where there’s insufficient space for a ramp or full-sized passenger lift.
Platform Lift UK works with vetted lift installation companies serving properties across all London boroughs. Our network covers installations throughout:
North London — Barnet, Haringey, Islington, Camden, Enfield
South London — Lambeth, Wandsworth, Merton, Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham, Southwark, Greenwich
East London — Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Havering, Barking and Dagenham
West London — Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames
Central London — Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, City of London, Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon.
We cover all 32 London boroughs and the City of London. If you are unsure whether we cover your postcode, submit an enquiry and we will confirm.
Homeowners and tenants in London may be eligible for the Disabled Facilities Grant to fund all or part of a platform lift installation. In London, the DFG is administered by individual London borough councils rather than a central authority — so your local council is the right first point of contact.
The process begins with an occupational therapist assessment arranged through your borough council's adult social care or housing team. The maximum DFG award in England is £30,000. Some London boroughs also offer discretionary additional funding above the statutory maximum for cases where the full adaptation cost exceeds this limit — ask your council specifically about this when you apply.
Platform Lift UK works with vetted installation companies across London who have experience working alongside DFG applications in multiple London boroughs.
How long does platform lift installation take in London?
Most step lift and vertical platform lift installations in London are completed within one to two days. Home lift installations typically take two to four days depending on the property layout and any preparatory works. Our vetted London installers will confirm the timescale at your free survey visit.
Which areas of London do you cover?
We cover the whole of Greater London including all 32 boroughs and the City of London — from central zones to outer areas including Bromley, Croydon, Barnet, Havering, Enfield, and Richmond upon Thames.
How does Platform Lift UK's matching service work?
We are a free, independent matching service. You tell us about your London property, your requirements, and your location. We match you with vetted lift companies from our network who cover your area and specialise in your lift type. There is no cost to you and no obligation to proceed with any company we recommend.
Do you cover all London boroughs?
Yes. Platform Lift UK works with vetted companies serving properties across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, from Barnet in the north to Bromley in the south.
Which council do I apply to for a DFG in London?
Your DFG application is made to your local London borough council, not to a central London authority. Your borough council's adult social care or housing team is the right first point of contact.
Do you cover both flats and houses in London?
Yes. We cover platform lift installations in all residential property types including houses, flats, maisonettes, and converted properties throughout London. Through-floor homelifts in flats may require additional consents — a vetted installer can advise on your specific situation.
