Home lifts are an increasingly popular solution for people who need to move safely between floors but want an alternative to stairs or stairlifts. Unlike stairlifts, home lifts travel vertically and can be suitable for a wider range of mobility needs and home layouts.
This section of HomeFreedom provides independent, UK-focused guidance on home lifts. We explain how different types of home lifts work, who they may be suitable for, and what to consider before deciding whether a home lift is the right option for your home and circumstances.
Information & Guides for Home Lifts UK
Start with our main guide to home lifts, then explore practical guidance on suitability, space, safety, costs, grants, and alternatives as this section grows.
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Home Lifts Explained: A Simple UK Guide
A clear, independent overview explaining how home lifts work, the main types used in UK homes, who they may suit, typical costs, and when alternatives may be more appropriate. -
Can You Have a Home Lift in Your House?
A practical guide to space, ceiling height, structural requirements, and when installation is realistic in UK homes. -
Who are home lifts suitable for?
How to judge whether a home lift is the right option — and when stairlifts, ground-floor living, or hoists may be more appropriate. (Coming soon) -
Space & installation planning
Practical UK considerations: finding the right location, typical building work, disruption, and common layout issues. (Coming soon) -
Home lift safety & everyday use
What to expect day-to-day, key safety features, servicing, reliability, and common misconceptions. (Coming soon) -
Home lift costs & Disabled Facilities Grants
Typical UK cost ranges, what’s included, and how funding may work in practice (including means-testing). (Coming soon) -
Home lifts vs stairlifts vs hoists
A simple comparison to help families choose the safest, most realistic option for their needs. (Coming soon)
Important note
HomeFreedom does not sell, install, or maintain home lifts. We provide independent information to help you understand your options and prepare for conversations with lift suppliers, installers, or healthcare professionals.