A 10-step guide to purchasing a home lift

Home lifts are a great way to provide you with freedom and easy access to all areas of your home, making it simpler to carry out day-to-day activities. There are many things to consider and choosing the right lift for you can be tricky! We have devised a 10-step guide to purchasing a home lift to make this process easier for you.

1. Determine if you need a home lift

In some cases, a lift is not needed, and a ramp can solve the issue. If you are needing it to get up only a few stairs into your house, a ramp could do the job. However, if you are needing it to get up to the top floor, then a home lift is definitely needed.

2. Measure the space you want to install the lift

To determine what type of home lift you will need, consider how many people you want the lift to carry and if the lift will need to accommodate a wheelchair, as this will impact the size of it. Also, make sure there is space available for the lift!

3. Consider how many floors you want the lift to serve  

This will determine whether the lift should be enclosed or not, again helping to determine what type of lift you will need. If the lift is travelling up floors then it will need to be enclosed for safety, if it’s travelling up a small height then an unenclosed lift would most probably be more suitable.

4. What type of lift do you require?

At Cibes we offer 5 different lift models; B3000 Open Style Lift, A4000 Home Lift, A6000 & A9000 Passenger Lift, A8000 Goods Lift and A5000 Platform Lift, we know these names will probably mean nothing to you in understanding their purpose, click HERE to compare these different models to find out which one suits your requirements and needs.

5. How will it look in your home?

Your lift should adapt to your home and not the other way round, you don’t want to invest in something that will put the value down on your house! With Cibes UK we give you the option to create a totally unique and customisable lift design that will perfectly match the aesthetics in your home! Your choice of colour and materials is what makes the lift design an integral part of your project, you can try out different lift designs by using our creative tools on the Cibes Lift Creator or the Cibes AR App, this offers a completely immersive way for you to see where the lift would go and what it would look like inside your space. It’s an experience that no one else provides.

6. What budget are you working to?

This is probably one of the most important factors in purchasing a home lift, they can be a big investment, however, you can’t put a price on freedom especially in the comfort of your own home! You can always contact your local Cibes dealer to book a free lift consultation in your home, with no strings attached. Our dealers will advise you on the best choice of lift model to suit your needs and your home within your budget.

7. Choosing the right lift company

There are quite a few established lift companies in the UK, so why Cibes? We are one of the leading manufacturers of home lifts in the UK, with over 70 years of continuous business development and success. Our range includes the popular A4000 which is small enough to fit in your wardrobe! We pride ourselves on caring about the needs of all our customers and Cibes Lifts UK can provide the perfect solution for all your needs and our Scandinavian designs are renowned for their safety, design, and reliability. All of our home lifts are compact with leading design, aesthetics and engineering which can be personalised to your home and taste!

8. Check that the company you select are approved and if all the products comply with the relevant standards 

Make sure that the company you select are members of the LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association), you can find this out by going onto the LEAI website (click here). Also check that the company you select are ISO approved. Here at Cibes, we have achieved two ISO certifications; Health and Safety Management Standard ISO 45001:2018 and Environmental Management Standard ISO 14001:2015 and ALL of our products meet the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC standard (this can be found on our product comparison page).

9. Verify the history of the company you select

This can be done by going through their websites, social media and finding out as much information as you can on them. Reviews are especially important because these are from customers who have dealt with them and will be fully truthful! Not to brag but Cibes UK reviews are all 5 stars, and we are passionate about making it stay that way!

10. Enquire about servicing and maintenance 

This is an important part of purchasing any home lift! Our home lifts include a 2-year warranty but they still need regular checks and maintenance after to make sure that it runs properly and is safe for you and your family to use, we work around you and your schedule to ensure the lift is continually operating safely. We would strongly recommend that your lift is services at least twice a year, we offer a range of ongoing servicing packages to guarantee the reliability and good working order of your lift, signing a maintenance contract with Cibes Lift UK guarantees two service visits per year carried out by one of our qualified engineers. If you do experience any problems with your lift we offer 24

Enquire about a home lift today

If you’re getting ready to invest in your home and install lift access, be sure to get in contact with the home lift experts over at Cibes Lift UK. We’re a platform lift company that strives to improve home environments by providing safe and reliable access solutions for our customers across the UK. Contact us today to get your project off the ground and find out more about how we can help you.