Lifts for Residential Developments and Social Housing

Robust, reliable, future-proof lifts that improve access – and make tenants feel valued

For a housing association, local authority, or home developer, providing constant and reliable access to tenants and owners is a priority. Therefore, lift requirements in residential buildings mean you need a reliable lift, maybe even a firefighting or evacuation lift or one that is perhaps resistant to antisocial behaviour and meeting secure by design requirements. A tough, functional lift is essential, but residents should also be able to take pride in their surroundings.

Lift requirements in flats mean a lift should be provided for housing over two floors or more to ensure the accommodation is suitable for all occupants, including people with restricted mobility. If there are thirty or more individual units (flats) above the ground floor of the building, then two lifts to support access should always be considered, and if more than 18m high, you’ll require a firefighting passenger lift. Platform lifts work for apartments in small developments. Typically look for a residential lift size of 17 person, 8 person passenger lift or a DDA compliant platform lift.

Looking for a robust goods lifts for bike and waste storage? Heavy-duty goods lifts are an increasingly popular choice among residential developers designing underground cycle and waste bin stores. Moving bike racks, wheelie bins, 360-litre bins, and Euro bins underground is a fast way to improve security, the visual environment, and ground-level space.

At Stannah, we can help you ensure you choose the right type and size of lift with our wide range.

Trust in leading lift expert that’s successfully installed thousands of lifts for flats across the UK

We help housing providers select, install, refurbish, and maintain reliable, cost-efficient lift access with the minimum of fuss.

Rapid response call-out from considerate engineers

Our experienced engineers understand the importance of lift maintenance in multi-storey housing and the importance of respecting residents and their surroundings, so they always ensure they are “a pleasure to have around.”

Our national network of 11 service teams means there's always a residential elevator repair engineer close to you. You can expect the minimum possible disruption for your tenants – and a fast, 24/7 response 365 days a year to ensure people always have the safe access they need.

To find out more, please browse some of our successful work in housing developments, or contact our team.