Retail Lift Services
Retail Lift Installations & Maintenance from Future Lifts
No matter the size or structure of your building, we can assist with the installation or maintenance of a lift that is suitable for your workers and clients, boosts efficiency, and provides accessibility for the entirety of your building. As a result of their extensive knowledge of the particular difficulties faced by building owners in the retail sector, our team of lift professionals is well-equipped to manage your upcoming lift project from beginning to end.
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Passenger Lifts & Platform Lifts for customers
Customer lifts are perhaps the first form of lift that comes to mind when you think of lifts in the retail industry. Customers (and employees) can swiftly and conveniently travel from floor to floor in a retail environment using these passenger lifts, which are typically found in both individual stores and shopping centres as a whole. A passenger lift can serve to enhance your customers’ in-store experience if your retail locations have mezzanine or numerous stories.
Reliable access to all areas of a shop is essential, especially for customers who are disabled and wheelchair users. Vertical platform lifts are also a wonderful solution to provide accessibility without taking up as much space as a full passenger lift in smaller establishments where passenger lifts aren’t always a practical option.
Not what you’re looking for? Check out the other types of lifts we can help you install and maintain.
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Lift Requirements
When installing and maintaining passenger lifts and platform lifts for retail environments such as shopping centres, retail stores, and supermarkets, the following requirements and regulations must be met for safety, compliance, and accessibility:
- All passenger lift systems must undergo LOLER inspections every six months by a fully qualified and competent engineer. This ensures the lift operates safely and any faults are detected before they lead to breakdowns or safety risks.
- Goods lifts and service lifts for stock movement in retail should be inspected at least annually, but more frequent maintenance may be needed for high-traffic or harsh environments.
- Regular maintenance should be scheduled according to usage, with most retail lifts serviced every six months or more often if recommended by the lift service provider or dictated by local risk assessments. Thorough examinations complement routine servicing but should not replace ongoing lift maintenance services.
- All lifts in the retail sector must comply with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), which mandate detailed record keeping, prompt assistance for lift breakdowns, and action on any identified defects to keep the lift in optimal condition.
- PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) requires that all retail lifts and lifting equipment are safe for use, maintained cost effectively, and equipped with necessary safety devices.
- The Equality Act 2010 and UK Building Regulations stipulate that platform lifts, vertical lifts, and passenger lifts provide reliable access for all, especially wheelchair users. Retail lifts must meet accessibility regulations and offer aesthetic appeal to enhance customer experience.
- Service is provided by a dedicated team of fully accredited engineers with extensive knowledge of the retail sector. Emergency call outs and maintenance packages ensure minimal business disruption and prompt support across the UK.
Why choose Future?
Our lift company can help if you’re seeking a custom commercial lift system.
All forms of goods lifts and passenger lifts, from basic systems to bigger bespoke projects, can be installed by the expert team of experienced and licenced engineers at Future Lift Services.
We can customise each project to match your unique requirements thanks to our customised installation service. We provide an affordable solution for the broadest range of systems, from brand-new lift installations in freshly built structures to services for refurbishing lifts in existing buildings.
Along with these services, we also provide thorough lift maintenance that may be performed with little impact on your regular business operations.
This covers both routine maintenance and inspections to ensure your lift system is completely compliant and emergency call-outs as needed.
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What Next?
If you are interested in learning more about our retail lift services or would like a quotation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. One of our friendly team will be more than happy to discuss your options with you and help you find the best solution for your needs.
Retail Lifts FAQs
Why install a retail lift?
When it comes to important customer access lift solutions, lifts are the most well-liked and strongly suggested choices. One of the major advantages of lift installation for many of our commercial and retail clients is the ability of both passenger and platform lifts to assist users with accessibility concerns or impairments to use your stores easily and to satisfy accessibility targets for shops.
Lifts are not legally required, but they can help businesses comply with the rules and regulations regarding shop and commercial building accessibility, providing a quick, all-inclusive compliant solution. Particularly when it comes to accessibility, elevators can offer several advantages over other vertical transportation methods like escalators which are not suitable for disabled customers.
Customer flow
Shops and retail locations should take every precaution to limit disruptions to consumer flow, especially during busy times like annual sales. Lifts that operate swiftly and efficiently can be of great assistance, enhancing the shopping experience for everyone who shops.
When it comes to providing a welcoming, accessible atmosphere for all customers, commercial elevator services are essential for individual stores, shopping centres, and retail outlets alike.
Do you need a lift in a shop?
In the majority of commercial and public structures with two or more levels, a lift must be installed. An elevator not only increases value by facilitating faster access up and down the building, it also enables the building owner to comply with accessibility regulations. Still unsure if you need a retai lift? Check out our guide on when is a lift required in a commercial building.
Which lift is best for commercial use?
A platform lift is used in any place where you need to move heavy loads from one level to another. Platform lifts are ideal for commercial buildings which need to be wheelchair accessible.