Platform Lifts
Widely used across Manchester's commercial, office, and listed buildings. Ideal for Equality Act and DDA compliance, available in straight and curved staircase configurations throughout Greater Manchester.
Service lifts for Manchester restaurants, retail units, hotels, and multi-floor buildings across Greater Manchester. Fast, discreet, and efficient handling of goods between floors.
Tell us about your property, lift type, and location in Manchester.
We match you with vetted lift companies covering Greater Manchester.
You receive free, no-obligation quotes from specialists who know your area.
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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 Manchester. Discover which lift suits your property based on size, installation, and suitability for commercial or residential buildings across Greater Manchester.
Step lifts: Compact and designed for short flights of steps or split-level access across Manchester properties. Typically measuring under 1.5m in travel height, installation is fast — often within one to two days with minimal building work, making them ideal for retrofitting in Greater Manchester homes, small shops, or entrances with a handful of stairs. Best for residential properties or smaller businesses across the region needing quick, unobtrusive accessibility.
Vertical platform lifts: Suited for full floor-to-floor travel across Manchester properties. 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 Manchester homes and commercial venues throughout Greater Manchester, particularly where there is insufficient space for a ramp or full-sized passenger lift.
Platform Lift UK works with vetted lift installation companies serving all of Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area. Our network covers installations throughout:
Manchester city centre, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Wythenshawe, Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Fallowfield, and Hulme — as well as the wider Greater Manchester boroughs including Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Tameside, Wigan, Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Eccles, and Leigh.
If you are unsure whether we cover your specific postcode, submit an enquiry and we will confirm.
Homeowners and tenants in Manchester may be eligible for the Disabled Facilities Grant to fund all or part of a platform lift installation. In Manchester, the DFG is administered by Manchester City Council's housing adaptations team. If you live in an outlying Greater Manchester borough such as Stockport, Salford, or Wigan, your application is made to the relevant borough council.
The process begins with an occupational therapist assessment. Manchester City Council's adult social care team is the first point of contact for city residents. The maximum DFG award in England is £30,000.
Platform Lift UK works with vetted installation companies in Greater Manchester who have experience working alongside DFG applications and can provide quotes in the format required by Manchester City Council and the surrounding borough councils.
How long does installation take in Manchester?
Most step lift and vertical platform lift installations across Greater Manchester are completed within one to two days. Home lift installations typically take two to four days. Your installer will confirm the expected timescale at the free survey visit.
Which areas of Greater Manchester do you cover?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester including Manchester city centre, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Tameside — and all surrounding postcodes.
How does Platform Lift UK's matching service work?
We are a free, independent service. You tell us your requirements and Manchester location, and we match you with vetted lift specialists from our network who cover your area. No cost, no obligation — you choose whether to proceed with any company we recommend.
Do you cover Greater Manchester including Stockport and Salford?
Yes. Platform Lift UK works with vetted companies serving all of Greater Manchester including Manchester city, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Tameside, and Wigan.
Which council handles my DFG application in Greater Manchester?
Your DFG application is made to your local borough council. Manchester city residents apply to Manchester City Council. Residents in Stockport, Salford, Wigan, and other boroughs apply to their respective borough councils.
Do you cover commercial properties in Manchester?
Yes. Our network covers step lifts, homelifts, platform stairlifts, and dumbwaiters for both residential and commercial properties throughout Greater Manchester.
