Looking for a new lift installation for your home, business or development?
Elevator Installation Specialists provides tailored lift installation solutions across Wales, the Midlands and the South of England. As the installation division of Elevator Repair Specialists, we can help you select a lift that suits your building, intended use and available space.
Our installation options include lift equipment from established manufacturers such as Wyltor, Pollock, BKG and Acorn. This allows us to offer solutions ranging from passenger lifts and through-floor home lifts to stairlifts, dumbwaiters and heavy-duty goods lifts.
To discuss your project, call 0800 999 1042.
Finding the right lift for your property
No single lift is suitable for every building.
A private home may require a compact accessibility solution, while a restaurant might need a dumbwaiter for moving food between floors. Offices, hotels and residential developments may require passenger lifts, whereas warehouses and industrial premises often need larger goods or cargo lifts.
Before recommending a lift, several factors must be considered:
- The type and age of the building
- Available installation and shaft space
- Number of floors and stops
- Expected passenger traffic
- Required carrying capacity
- Pit and headroom dimensions
- Door and entrance arrangements
- Accessibility requirements
- Intended daily use
- Cabin design and finishes
- Supporting building works
Our team can assess these requirements and help you identify an appropriate installation option.
Passenger lift installation
Passenger lifts provide safe and convenient movement between floors in residential, commercial and public buildings.
They can be installed in:
- Apartment blocks and residential developments
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Shops and retail developments
- Schools and educational buildings
- Public buildings
- New-build developments
- Existing properties
Our passenger lift options include hydraulic, traction and machine-room-less systems from manufacturers such as Wyltor.
The correct system will depend on the building height, available space and expected number of journeys. Our team can review the property and recommend a solution based on the project rather than applying a standard specification to every building.
Machine-room-less passenger lifts
Machine-room-less lifts, commonly known as MRL lifts, are designed without a conventional separate machine room.
This can make them particularly useful in buildings where space is restricted or where the available area needs to be used efficiently.
The Wyltor TMRL21L is designed for buildings with restricted shaft dimensions, limited pit depth or reduced headroom. Its compact design can help maximise the usable space within the lift car.
Different entrance arrangements are available, including single, adjacent and opposing entrances. This provides useful flexibility when incorporating a lift into an existing building layout.
For taller or busier properties, the Wyltor TMRL21C is designed for applications such as:
- Residential developments
- Office buildings
- Hotels
- Hospitals
- Shopping centres
Destination-control options may also be considered in busy buildings to help manage passenger journeys and reduce unnecessary stops.
Hydraulic lift installation
Hydraulic lifts can provide a practical option for lower-rise buildings with moderate traffic levels.
The Wyltor hydraulic lift range includes solutions for buildings with restricted shaft space. Depending on the selected specification, systems can be configured with or without a conventional machine room.
A hydraulic lift may be considered where the priorities include:
- Smooth starting and stopping
- Accurate floor levelling
- Efficient use of shaft space
- A relatively small number of floors
- Moderate passenger traffic
- Reduced pit or headroom conditions
The choice between hydraulic and traction equipment should always be based on the building, expected usage and travel requirements.
Call 0800 999 1042 to discuss passenger and hydraulic lift installation options.
Through-floor home lift installation
A through-floor home lift can make it easier to move safely between levels without using the stairs.
These lifts travel vertically between floors and can provide an attractive alternative to a conventional stairlift. They are particularly useful when the user needs to travel with a wheelchair, walking aid or another person.
Our through-floor home lift options include equipment from Pollock Homelifts.
Pollock offers home lifts in different sizes, including models capable of carrying two or three people and options designed to accommodate a wheelchair.
A through-floor home lift may be suitable for someone who:
- Uses a wheelchair
- Finds climbing the stairs difficult
- Wants to remain independent at home
- Needs to travel with a carer or family member
- Would prefer an enclosed lift car
- Is planning for future mobility needs
Every home must be assessed individually. The property will need sufficient space on both levels, an appropriate location for the lift and suitable structural conditions.
A professional survey will help determine whether a through-floor lift is practical and which model is best suited to the user.
Stairlift installation
A stairlift can provide a straightforward solution when someone has difficulty using the stairs but can transfer safely onto a seated lift.
Unlike a through-floor lift, a stairlift follows the existing staircase on a fitted rail. This usually allows it to be installed without major structural alterations to the property.
Our stairlift options include products from Acorn Stairlifts.
Straight stairlifts
A straight stairlift is intended for a staircase that travels in a straight line without bends, corners or intermediate landings.
These systems can provide a simple and space-efficient solution. Many models fold away when not in use, allowing other members of the household to continue using the stairs.
Curved stairlifts
A curved stairlift is designed for staircases that bend, turn or spiral.
The rail must follow the individual shape of the staircase, so accurate measurements and careful planning are essential.
Outdoor stairlifts
Outdoor stairlifts can help people access gardens, pathways and raised entrances.
They are designed for external locations where steps would otherwise make access difficult.
Stairlift or through-floor home lift?
Both solutions can make a home more accessible, but they meet different needs.
A stairlift may be appropriate when:
- The user can transfer onto and off a seat
- The staircase provides a suitable installation route
- A compact solution is preferred
- Major building work needs to be minimised
A through-floor lift may be more appropriate when:
- The user needs to travel in a wheelchair
- An enclosed lift car is preferred
- More than one person may need to travel
- Carrying a walking aid between floors is important
- The household is planning for changing mobility needs
Our team can discuss both options and help you decide which solution is more appropriate for the property and its users.
For home lift and stairlift enquiries, call 0800 999 1042.
Dumbwaiter installation
A dumbwaiter is a compact goods-only lift used to transport smaller items between floors. It must not be used to carry passengers.
Dumbwaiters can make everyday operations faster and more efficient by reducing the need for employees to carry items up and down stairs.
Our dumbwaiter installation options include BKG service lifts supplied through Shorts Lifts.
They can be used to transport:
- Food and prepared dishes
- Crockery and kitchen equipment
- Drinks
- Laundry and linen
- Documents
- Retail stock
- Small packages
- Other light goods
Commercial dumbwaiters
Dumbwaiters are particularly useful in:
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Pubs and bars
- Cafés
- Commercial kitchens
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Offices
- Retail premises
The BKG range includes several capacities and can be configured around the space available. Different car sizes, finishes and entrance arrangements are available, subject to the chosen specification.
Stainless-steel finishes can be particularly useful in kitchens and hospitality environments where hygiene and ease of cleaning are priorities.
Domestic dumbwaiters
Dumbwaiters can also be installed in private homes.
A domestic service lift may be used to move shopping, laundry, food or household items between floors. This can be useful in larger homes, properties with several levels or homes being adapted around an occupant’s mobility needs.
Every dumbwaiter installation must be properly assessed to establish the required capacity, number of stops, serving height and entrance configuration.
Trolley lift installation
A trolley lift is designed for items that are too large or inconvenient to place inside a standard dumbwaiter.
Food trolleys, roll cages and other bulky goods can be wheeled directly into the lift car. Floor-level loading makes handling easier and can improve operations in busy commercial environments.
Trolley lifts may be suitable for:
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Commercial kitchens
- Hospitals
- Care facilities
- Warehouses
- Hospitality venues
Different capacities, car dimensions, finishes and door arrangements can be considered according to the application.
Goods lift installation
When bulky or heavy items need to travel between floors, a dedicated goods lift may be required.
BKG goods lift options can accommodate demanding commercial and industrial applications, with available capacities extending up to 2,000kg on selected systems.
Goods lifts may be installed in:
- Warehouses
- Factories
- Distribution centres
- Retail stockrooms
- Hotels
- Hospitals
- Restaurants
- Commercial kitchens
- Industrial premises
The appropriate lift will depend on the size, weight and type of goods being transported. The available shaft space, loading method and number of floors must also be considered.
Where people need to travel with the goods, the lift must be specifically designed and specified for that purpose. A standard goods-only lift must never be used as a passenger lift.
Car and cargo lift installation
Car and cargo lifts provide vertical transportation for vehicles, machinery, pallets and other substantial loads.
Our installation options include Wyltor car and cargo lifts, which are designed for demanding commercial and industrial environments.
Potential applications include:
- Multi-level and underground parking
- Warehouses
- Industrial premises
- Supermarkets
- Shopping centres
- Hotels
- Hospitals
- Airports
- Commercial developments
Available cabin options include durable wall and floor finishes, protective buffer rails and different landing-door materials. The lift can be specified around the intended load and working environment.
Accessibility and platform lift solutions
A conventional passenger lift is not always required to improve access.
A platform lift or step lift may provide a more suitable solution where a wheelchair user or person with reduced mobility needs to overcome a change in level.
Accessibility lifts can be considered for:
- Private homes
- Shops and retail premises
- Offices
- Restaurants and hotels
- Schools
- Healthcare facilities
- Public buildings
The best solution will depend on the travel height, available space, building layout and intended users.
Bespoke lift design and finishes
A new lift should work reliably while complementing the building around it.
Depending on the chosen lift, customers may be able to select from different:
- Cabin wall finishes
- Flooring materials
- Landing doors
- Handrails
- Mirrors
- Lighting
- Control panels
- Buttons and indicators
- Protective cabin features
A hotel, office or residential development may require a passenger cabin that complements its interior design. A warehouse, hospital or commercial kitchen may prioritise durability, hygiene and resistance to everyday wear.
Elevator Installation Specialists can help identify the right balance between appearance, practicality and performance.
Why choose Elevator Installation Specialists?
Choosing a lift involves more than selecting a product from a brochure. The system must be suitable for the building, properly specified and installed around the project requirements.
Elevator Installation Specialists offers access to a broad range of solutions, including:
- Passenger lifts
- Hydraulic lifts
- Traction and machine-room-less lifts
- Pollock through-floor home lifts
- Acorn straight, curved and outdoor stairlifts
- BKG dumbwaiters and service lifts
- Trolley and goods lifts
- Car and cargo lifts
- Platform and accessibility lifts
- Bespoke cabin and finish options
Our team can help you understand the available choices and identify a solution that fits your property and intended use.
Request a lift installation quotation
Whether you need a home lift, stairlift, restaurant dumbwaiter, passenger lift or heavy-duty goods lift, the first step is to discuss the building and your requirements.
Elevator Installation Specialists provides lift installation solutions across Wales, the Midlands and the South of England.
Call 0800 999 1042 to discuss your project and arrange an initial assessment.
