Platform Lifts

Platform lifts have become the most popular way of moving passengers or goods vertically within a building irrespective of its type. Unlike traditional lifts, platform lifts with or without cabin enclosures are easy to install generally only requiring limited builders work. As a result, these are significantly less expensive than a traditional traction or hydraulic lift.

Platform lifts are ideal for both commercial and residential environments, great for transporting passengers in wheelchairs, or limited numbers of passengers typically between 2 to 5 in low-rise buildings of 5 floors.

There are many options for different types of commercial & residential lifts. These include:

• Open passenger lifts: Niche Rigel – Altair – Hydra
• Cabin lifts: Niche Zeta
• Low rise vertical lift: Niche Mira (wheelchair lift)
• Inclined step/stair lift: Niche Dorado (wheelchair lift)
• Open goods lifts: Niche Aquila – Vega
• Service & Dumbwaiter lifts: Vela

Why choose a Niche Platform Lift?

Our dedicated industry experts have 20+ years of experience in providing premium access platform lift solutions throughout the UK.

Niche has supplied a wide range of platform lifts including hydraulic and vertical platform lifts to some of the most reputable UK UK retail brands, hotel groups, restaurant chains and Government agencies, making us your ideal lift partner.

We have long-standing relationships with some of the most respected market-leading Global and UK-based lift manufacturers which is something we are very proud of.

Platform lift technology

Unlike traditional lifts, platform lifts do not require a deep pit at the base of the lift, a traditional lift shaft or a motor room; they are generally are supplied with self-contained structures that easy to install. Mainly, they use energy-efficient electric motors and screw-driven drive technology or are supplied with hydraulic systems both types are benefit from low-running costs and require minimal servicing.

Commercial, public and residential sector solutions

Available in a variety of different types, they are flexible for different requirements and are easy to maintain. For commercial or public buildings, they can help with compliance for the Equality Act 2010 (formerly DDA) and Building Regulations Part ‘M’, ensuring that buildings are offering the appropriate, fair accessibility solutions.

As they are mainly self-standing structures, platform lifts can easily be fully customised to match the interior/exterior environments they are to be installed. This is of particular importance in residential environments, where platform lifts can become an aesthetically pleasing addition to the home.

Types of Platform Lifts

As a company specialising in platform lifts, Niche Lifts has over 14 years of experience. We have delivered a variety of solutions for our customers, from external lifts suitable for outdoor use to diverse indoor options, ranging in lift dimensions and sizes to suit specific project requirements.

All the lifts we deliver are fully compliant with the latest legislation, covering the requirements for disabled access. Niche Lifts can also provide further consultation to help you choose the right platform lift for wheelchairs or disabled passengers that will fit your project and the passengers the best.

Our platform lift range consists of the following types. If you are still not sure which solution is right for you, read our Buyer’s Guide here, providing further information on what to consider when choosing the lift.