Platform lifts have a wide range of benefits, as do lifts in general. Did you know? Installing a lift within your building can greatly increase its value. In fact, some real estate experts cite a potential boost of 25%.
Its not just the value of your building though, installing a lift has many other great benefits too. There are different types of lifts too, such as passenger lifts, platform lifts, step lifts and goods lifts. Choosing the best lift for you relies of several different factors.
Speaking of platform lifts, we recently installed one in a Staffordshire-based school. Before our work, they didn’t have a lift and it meant disabled students had a harder time getting around. After a short time frame, the work was done and the school experienced the platform lift benefits first-hand.
The Benefits Of A Platform Lift
- Can future proof your business
- Ensures compliance with all relevant disability and mobility regulations
- Compact footprint and no lift pit or additional space needed
- Cheaper to install than a passenger lift
- Enhanced safety
Why Lift Installation Is A Good Idea
Installing a lift may seem costly on first glance, but it is worth every penny. Its hard to ignore the great benefits of lifts.
Many disabled people often are put off businesses with no lift, a quick check of google reviews on various businesses show that a good chunk of bad reviews come from a lack of disability access. Its not just disabled people it affects, it also affects older people with mobility issues, families and people with prams or pushchairs.
Installing a lift can mean those who need them find it easier to use your business, which can then lead to more business and good reviews, everyone wins.
Where Platform Lifts Are Best
Buildings like schools, offices, or anywhere that sees disabled users needing a lift over a few floors are best for this type of lift. Buildings that see constant lift use or have mutiple floors would need a passenger lift.
If lift installation is something you have been considering, get in touch with us. We have installed hundreds of lifts all around the UK and would be happy to help you.
