WHY CHOOSE SHERIDAN LIFTS?

SPACE-EFFICIENT ACCESS LIFTS BUILT AROUND YOU & YOUR BUILDING

Whether you are improving mobility at home for a loved one or ensuring your commercial premises meet Equality Act requirements, installing a platform lift should be straightforward, reliable, and tailored to your exact space.

At Sheridan Lifts, we combine 50 years of family-run engineering heritage with modern, open-protocol lift technology. Unlike many competitors who lock you into restrictive, closed-protocol parts, all our platform lifts are designed for ease of future maintenance and long-term reliability. We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach; our dedicated project managers guide you from initial site assessment through to clean, precise installation and ongoing regional care.

Get the perfect home or commercial lift with confidence from Sheridan Lifts. Our experienced team provides expert advice on lift selection, installation, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring a safe, reliable solution tailored to your environment.

  • 50+ Years Family-Run Expertise
  • Open Protocol Equipment
  • Up to 5 Years Extended Warranty
  • Minimal Structural Disruption
  • Fully Certified & Accredited
  • Nationwide Engineer Coverage
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How Does a Platform Lift Work?

Platform lifts use an electric drive system to move a platform safely and smoothly between levels. Controlled by an intelligent electronic system, they provide a reliable and efficient solution for transporting people or goods without the need for a full passenger lift, making them ideal for homes, commercial buildings, and industrial environments.

Because modern platform lifts are managed by advanced central processors, every vertical movement is precision-timed for gentle acceleration and deceleration—ensuring a smooth, reassuring ride every time.

Hydraulic Drive System

Hydraulic platform lifts use a pump to move hydraulic fluid into a ram, raising and lowering the platform smoothly and reliably. They are known for their strong lifting capability and dependable performance, making them a popular choice for many residential and commercial applications.

  • For: Buildings requiring robust lifting capacity and exceptionally smooth vertical travel.
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Screw & Nut Drive System

Screw and nut drive platform lifts offer smooth, quiet, and dependable performance, making them an excellent choice for homes and commercial buildings. Their compact design makes installation straightforward, while precision engineering ensures reliable operation with minimal maintenance, providing safe and comfortable travel between floors.

  • For: Tight spaces, home retrofits, and environments where minimal pit depth and self-supporting structures are essential.
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Encapsulated Chain Drive System

Encapsulated chain drive platform lifts are designed for strength, reliability, and long-term performance. The protected chain system delivers smooth, quiet travel while reducing wear and maintenance, making it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial applications. Its durable design also offers excellent longevity and can support extended warranty periods.

  • For: High-durability commercial applications and clients seeking maximum longevity with extended warranties up to 5 years.
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Why Install a Platform Lift?

The Benefits of Choosing Sheridan Lifts

Whether your lift was installed by us or another company, our engineers are trained on all worldwide lift manufacturers and carry the software tools to access closed-protocol systems from major brands. If a part is needed, our nationwide supply chain can deliver next day for most standard items, while our regional depots hold critical spares for same-day access.

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SECTORS WE SERVE

We design, install, and maintain platform lifts across a diverse range of environments throughout the UK:

Commercial

Educational

Food Catering

Healthcare

Industrial

Residential

Shop & Retail

Hospitality

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A platform lift is specifically designed to transport a lower volume of passengers over shorter vertical travel distances (typically up to 12–15 metres or low-speed multi-level access). Crucially, platform lifts do not require a deep structural pit or brick-built shaft, making them ideal for retrofitting into existing buildings or homes. A full passenger lift operates at higher speeds in a dedicated shaft and is designed for high-traffic commercial environments.
Yes—both! Platform lifts are an excellent solution for improving accessibility across residential and commercial settings. Whether you are looking to improve access at home for someone with mobility issues, or want to ensure your commercial building or public space complies with the Equality Act 2010, the team at Sheridan Lifts will advise on the right model and finish for your property.
The price of a platform lift depends on several factors, including the drive system chosen (hydraulic, screw & nut, or encapsulated chain), the travel height and number of stops, internal finishes (glass panels, custom colours), and the layout of the building. At Sheridan Lifts, our team takes the time to thoroughly understand your project during our initial survey to provide an accurate, highly cost-effective, and transparent quote without hidden extras.
Because platform lifts come with self-supporting enclosures or require very shallow pits (often as little as 50mm, or ramped entry directly from floor level), structural disruption is kept to an absolute minimum. Many of our platform lift installations are completed within just a few days by our qualified LEIA-accredited engineers.
Yes. All lift products and drive systems installed by Sheridan Lifts boast completely open protocol architecture. This gives you total peace of mind, ensuring ease of future maintenance, straightforward diagnostics, and non-restrictive access to replacement parts across the UK.
Like all lifting equipment, platform lifts require regular planned maintenance to ensure they remain safe, functional, and fully compliant with UK safety regulations. Following your installation, Sheridan Lifts offers tailored, long-term maintenance contracts supported by our regional engineer network. Our open-protocol equipment ensures that routine servicing, lubrication, and safety checks are straightforward and cost-effective throughout the lift's lifespan.
Get the Perfect Home or Commercial Lift with Confidence from Sheridan Lifts

Our experienced team provides expert advice on lift selection, installation, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring a safe, reliable solution tailored to your home or business. Whether you need a compact residential platform lift or a multi-stop commercial installation, we handle the entire project from initial survey to sign-off.

OUR REPAIR COMMITMENT:

  • Expert Advice From Start to Finish: Full project management from initial site survey and specification to seamless installation and sign-off.
  • Open Protocol Equipment: Non-restrictive, future-proof parts ensuring straightforward maintenance and rapid fault finding anywhere in the UK.
  • LEIA Affiliated & Certified: Undertaken with complete diligence, strict compliance, and industry-approved safety and equality standards.
  • Up to 5 Years Extended Warranty: Premium, durable engineering across hydraulic, screw & nut, and chain drive systems supported by long-term guarantees.
  • 24/7 UK-Wide Support Network: Dedicated regional engineers and round-the-clock telephone support situated throughout the UK whenever you need us.