Home Lifts in Colchester
An elegant way to move between floors when a stairlift is not enough.
What to know before you choose
A home lift, sometimes called a through-floor lift, travels between floors in its own car. It carries a wheelchair user, a carer or several people at once, and does not rely on the staircase at all.
It suits people who cannot transfer to a stairlift seat, wheelchair users, and homes where several people need to move between floors. It also needs space and building work to cut an opening through the floor, which is why it costs more than a stairlift.
Who it suits
- Wheelchair users who cannot transfer to a seat
- Households where carers need to travel with the user
- Families who want one solution for years of changing needs
- Homes with a suitable room or corner for the lift shaft
What it costs
Home lifts start from around £14,000 including the opening in the floor and installation for one level of travel. Extra building work is usually charged separately.
How it works
A survey checks structure, space and power. We explain what building work is needed and who does it, then give a full written price. See stairlift or home lift? for a plain comparison.
Home Lifts: common questions
Is a home lift bigger than a stairlift?
Yes. It needs a floor area of roughly a small cupboard or wardrobe on each level, plus an opening through the ceiling.
Do I need planning permission?
Often not, but building regulations and, in listed homes, consents can apply. We advise during the survey.
How long does installation take?
Longer than a stairlift, because of the building work. We give a timeline in the quote.
Get your free home lifts quote
Tell us a little about your home and we will arrange a free survey.