Vertical platform lifts
A thoughtful connection between levels.
Make a raised entrance, porch, or another change in level easier to reach.
The essentials
Make the entrance work as a whole.
Look closely at the proposed model.
Installation and continued care.
A little more detail
What to consider next.
Discuss the layout, installation responsibilities and ongoing care before choosing a solution.
Talk it through with us →Connect the route you use.
We plan platform lifts around the layout of the property and the space needed to enter and leave the platform. The setting and daily use help guide the configuration.
Look closely at the proposed model.
Review the platform, gates, controls, and emergency functions with the team. Confirm the features and suitability of the selected equipment for its location.
Installation and continued care.
Confirm installation responsibilities, operating instructions and ongoing service arrangements for the selected platform lift. Keep those details with the equipment documentation.
Evaluate the approach, platform and destination together.
A platform lift addresses a change in level, but its entrances and surroundings need equal attention. Discuss the approach route, the space to enter and exit, the landing and the doors or gates associated with the selected system.
Indoor and outdoor settings present different project questions. The site and equipment assessment should establish suitability, required preparation and the applicable installation requirements before a design is finalized.
- Who will use the platform and with what mobility equipment?
- Where will people wait, enter and leave the lift?
- How are weather exposure, drainage and surrounding routes addressed?
- What power, maintenance access and operating instructions are required?
Compare the lift with other entrance options.
Where more than one solution may be possible, review the practical tradeoffs together. Available space, the change in level, the path to the entrance and long-term care all help shape the decision.
Ask for a scope that includes related site work and transitions. Keep equipment documents, service contacts and owner responsibilities with the completed project information.
How do I decide between a ramp and a platform lift?
Discuss the change in level, available space, approach and landing areas, mobility device and daily routine. The right assessment considers the complete entrance route, not just the equipment footprint.
What needs to be checked at an outdoor entrance?
Ask about the supporting surface, drainage, power, gates, weather exposure and access for maintenance. Equipment and construction requirements must be established for the actual property.
What happens after installation?
Include a demonstration of operation, written care information, warranty details and a service contact in your handover. Clarify who to contact if equipment is unavailable or needs attention.
Connect the places you use every day.
Tell us where a change in level is getting in the way.