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New lifts & upgrades
Platform lifts, stairlifts, through-floor lifts and home lifts, plus door and control upgrades to existing units. Free survey, an honest answer on whether it will fit, and a fixed price before anything starts.
Usually a stairlift, sometimes a through-floor lift. Which one depends on the staircase, the space upstairs and how the person actually moves, not on what is easiest to sell.
That is platform lift territory, our specialism. We survey the space, the structure and the power supply before quoting anything.
The best installs are the ones designed in before they are needed. Happy to look at a property and tell you what is possible with no obligation.
Manual doors converted to power operators, controls upgraded, DDA compliance sorted. Often far cheaper than replacing a sound lift.
A straight stairlift is usually fitted and tested in two to three hours on the day. A curved stairlift takes longer because the rail is made to your staircase, so expect two to three weeks from survey to install, with the install itself taking half a day to a day. Platform lifts and through-floor lifts depend on the structural work and the manufacturer's lead time, and we will give you real dates rather than optimistic ones.
Typical fitted ranges are in the table below, and they are honest ones. What moves the number for your property is the structure, how many floors, the make, the doors and finishes, and whether the power supply needs upgrading. The survey is free, you get a fixed price before anything starts, and where a good reconditioned unit would do the same job for less we will tell you that too.
Every job is different, and the survey is free, but you should not have to ring a trade number just to find out whether this is a £2,000 conversation or a £40,000 one. These are fitted prices for the most common UK installs, taken from Harry's own price guide.
| Lift type | Fitted price |
|---|---|
| Refurbished stairliftStraight rail, fully checked over | £1,200 to £2,500 |
| Stairlift, straight railStannah, Acorn, Handicare | £2,000 to £5,000 |
| Stairlift, curved railCustom rail, multi-bend | £4,000 to £10,000 |
| Through-floor liftWessex, Stiltz Trio, compact Aritco | £15,000 to £25,000 |
| Platform liftAritco 4000/8000, Cibes Voyager | £20,000 to £40,000 |
| Bespoke shaft liftGlass enclosures, multi-floor, custom | £35,000 to £70,000 |
Fitted prices including installation. What moves the number: the building structure, how many floors, the make, the doors and finishes, and whether the power supply needs upgrading. Disabled Facilities Grant funding is available for some households, and we can provide the specifications an occupational therapist or grants officer needs.
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ResidentialSupply and installation of a fully reconditioned Brooks 130 straight-rail stairlift in a private home in Gravesend. A lot of people see the price of a brand new stairlift and assume that is the only way in. It isn't. A good reconditioned unit, fully checked over and fitted properly, runs just as smoothly and safely as new, for a fair bit less money.
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CommercialDoor upgrade on an Aritco Platform Lift, converting manual doors to fully automatic door operators across all three floors. The install was completed with minimal downtime, leaving the lift with seamless automatic door operation and improved accessibility for everyone using it.
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CommercialDoor operator and kinetic button upgrade on a Stannah midi lift at a library site. The new power door operator allows full independent use by all users, and kinetic buttons were fitted to avoid running new cables and trunking through the building. The operators were programmed to bring the lift into full DDA compliance and to ensure smooth operation on every cycle.
Read the jobAbsolutely outstanding service from start to finish. The whole process was smooth, professional, and completely stress free. The engineer was punctual, knowledgeable, and clearly took pride in his work. He explained everything clearly, worked efficiently, and left everything clean and tidy afterwards. You can tell he genuinely cares. Top class service, top quality product, and a company you can trust.
Craig Barsby
Google Review · April 2026
I engaged Reed Lifts Ltd for lift repair and was very satisfied with the service provided. The job was completed efficiently and to a high standard, with minimal disruption. Since the visit, the lift has been operating reliably with no further issues. A dependable and knowledgeable service, highly recommended for lift maintenance and repairs.
Muhammad Imtiaz
Google Review · April 2026
Almost always, including tight Victorian and Edwardian staircases where a curved rail is needed. The survey is free and we will tell you honestly if it is not possible before you commit to anything.
A good reconditioned unit, properly checked over and fitted correctly, runs as smoothly and safely as new for a lot less money. We fit both and will tell you which makes sense for your situation.
A platform lift carries a wheelchair or standing user between levels, often part-enclosed, and is the usual answer for accessibility. A home lift is a small enclosed passenger lift for domestic use. Which one suits depends on the space, the structure and who is using it.
Yes. We can provide the specifications and quotes an occupational therapist or grants officer needs for a DFG application, including through Gravesham Borough Council.
Yes, and that is the point of using a specialist rather than a fitter. The same engineer who installed it is the one who maintains it and answers the phone if it plays up.
Book a free survey. Harry will tell you what will fit, what it will cost, and whether you actually need it.
Same-day callouts on weekdays. You speak to the engineer, not a call centre.