{"id":46967,"date":"2025-06-09T10:59:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T10:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/?p=46967"},"modified":"2026-10-31T14:32:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T14:32:48","slug":"understanding-domestic-lift-sizes-and-choosing-whats-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/blog\/understanding-domestic-lift-sizes-and-choosing-whats-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Domestic Lift Size Is Best for My Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_871519814\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1105\" src=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Domestic-Lift-Sizes-and-Choosing.jpg\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Domestic-Lift-Sizes-and-Choosing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Domestic-Lift-Sizes-and-Choosing-290x400.jpg 290w, https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Domestic-Lift-Sizes-and-Choosing-579x800.jpg 579w, https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Domestic-Lift-Sizes-and-Choosing-768x1061.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_871519814 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><\/div>\n<h2><b>Introduction: Why Does Lift Size Matter for My Home?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing between domestic lift sizes is the decision that shapes everything else: where the lift can go, who can use it, how much building work you need and how well it serves you in 10 years&#8217; time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go too small and a future wheelchair, walking frame or carer will not fit. Go too large and you may lose more of your hallway than you need to, or struggle to find a spot where the floor opening works.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that modern domestic lifts come in a clear range of standard sizes, and the price barely changes between them. This guide explains each size in plain numbers, how much space it really takes up, which sizes suit a wheelchair, and how to measure your own home before you speak to a surveyor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>TL;DR<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Standard sizes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SWIFT domestic lifts come in 6 cabin sizes, from XXS (830 \u00d7 600 mm) to XL (1400 \u00d7 1100 mm), on both the Lite and Pro models.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cabin vs footprint:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the floor opening is about 110 mm wider and 425 mm deeper than the cabin floor. Plan around the opening, not the cabin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wheelchairs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> EN 81-41 sets 800 \u00d7 1250 mm as the minimum platform for a wheelchair user. The XL size (1400 \u00d7 1100 mm) gives room for a wheelchair plus a companion or a 90\u00b0 turn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> XXS to M carry 250 kg (2\u20133 people); L and XL carry 400 kg (5 people).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Doors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a straight-through or adjacent door layout changes how much turning space a wheelchair needs inside the cabin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pit and headroom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> no deep pit. The lift stands on the floor or in a 50 mm recess, and needs 2,275 to 3,500 mm of height at the top floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> size barely moves the price. Floors, model and finishes matter far more, so buy for the needs you will have in 10 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"btn-background\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<div class=\"bt-back\" style=\"box-shadow: -1px 2px 5px; padding: 20px; border-radius: 20px; width: 100%;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Ready for a Premium Lift in Your Modern Home?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px !important;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/build-your-lift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn btn-info\" style=\"color: white; background: #FF9196; border-radius: 40px; border: none; margin-top: 5px;\" type=\"button\">Build Your Lift<\/button><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>What Are the Standard Domestic Lift Sizes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most domestic lift sizes fall into 3 groups: compact cabins for 1\u20132 walking users, standard cabins for 2\u20133 people, and large cabins for wheelchair users and families. SWIFT offers 6 sizes across these groups, and every size is available on both the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/products\/swift-lite-a-small-house-lift\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWIFT Lite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/products\/swift-pro-residential-lift\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWIFT Pro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Group<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Size<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Cabin floor, W \u00d7 D (mm)<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Floor opening, W \u00d7 D (mm)<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Rated load<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Best for<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Compact<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XXS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">830 \u00d7 600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">940 \u00d7 1025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 kg \/ 2 people<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very tight spaces, 1 walking user<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Compact<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">830 \u00d7 850<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">940 \u00d7 1275<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 kg \/ 3 people<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking users with a stick or frame<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">830 \u00d7 1000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">940 \u00d7 1425<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 kg \/ 3 people<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples, shopping, luggage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">830 \u00d7 1100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">940 \u00d7 1525<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 kg \/ 3 people<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A seated user, a rollator or a pushchair<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Large<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1200 \u00d7 1000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1310 \u00d7 1425<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 kg \/ 5 people<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many manual wheelchair users, families<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Large<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1400 \u00d7 1100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1510 \u00d7 1525<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 kg \/ 5 people<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wheelchair user plus a companion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice that the 4 smaller sizes share the same 830 mm width and grow only in depth. That makes them easy to fit along a hallway or beside a staircase, where width is usually the limit. The L and XL sizes widen the cabin to give a wheelchair room to turn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Is Cabin Size Different From Lift Footprint?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabin size is the floor you stand on; footprint is the space the whole lift takes up in your home. The footprint is always larger, and it is the number that decides whether a lift fits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a SWIFT lift, the floor opening is about 110 mm wider and 425 mm deeper than the cabin floor. That extra space holds the shaft walls, the doors and the screw-and-nut drive. So an S cabin of 830 \u00d7 1000 mm needs an opening of 940 \u00d7 1425 mm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you mark out a space, allow for 3 things beyond the opening itself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Door swing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SWIFT doors swing open up to 180\u00b0 so they can fold back flat in tight spaces, but you still need clear floor in front of each door.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Approach space:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a walking user needs room to step in comfortably. A wheelchair user needs a clear turning space in front of the lift; new wheelchair-accessible homes are designed with a 1500 mm turning circle there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Every floor, not just one:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the opening must line up through each floor the lift serves, so check what sits directly above and below your chosen spot, including pipes, cables and joists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Which Lift Size Do I Need for a Wheelchair?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most wheelchair users, the right domestic lift size is XL (1400 \u00d7 1100 mm), with L (1200 \u00d7 1000 mm) suiting many manual wheelchairs used solo. The deciding factors are your chair&#8217;s measurements, whether someone travels with you and where the doors sit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These UK and European benchmarks help you judge any lift:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Benchmark<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Size (mm)<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>What it means<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>EN 81-41 minimum platform for a wheelchair user<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 \u00d7 1250<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smallest platform for one wheelchair user entering and leaving on the short sides<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Accompanied wheelchair user (industry benchmark)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1100 \u00d7 1400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widely recognised as the smallest car for a wheelchair user plus a companion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Liftway in new wheelchair-accessible homes (Approved Document M, M4(3))<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1100 \u00d7 1650<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space reserved for a future lift in new-build wheelchair homes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Clear space in front of the lift (M4(3))<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1500 turning circle<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Room to turn and line up with the door<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWIFT&#8217;s XL cabin matches the 1100 \u00d7 1400 mm accompanied-user benchmark, turned sideways for a wider entrance. The L cabin works for many people using a standard self-propelled chair alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three things to check before you decide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Measure the chair:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> width, length with footplates, and turning needs. Large outdoor powered wheelchairs fall outside the scope of EN 81-41, so discuss them with your surveyor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plan for a carer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if anyone may need to travel with the user, now or later, choose XL.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Think ahead:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a condition that progresses may mean moving from a walking frame to a wheelchair. Fitting an L or XL now costs far less than replacing a small lift later.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>How Much Weight Can Each Lift Size Carry?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWIFT&#8217;s XXS, XS, S and M sizes carry 250 kg, and the L and XL sizes carry 400 kg. The rated load covers everyone and everything in the cabin at once, so add up people, wheelchair and luggage together.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>250 kg (XXS to M):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 to 3 adults, or 1 adult with shopping, a laundry basket or a lightweight manual wheelchair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>400 kg (L and XL):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> up to 5 people, or a wheelchair user with a companion. This is the safer choice for powered wheelchairs, which can weigh well over 100 kg before anyone sits in them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You never need to guess. Every SWIFT lift has overload detection: if the cabin is over its rated load, the lift will not move and tells you why. Simply step out or remove an item and travel again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Do Door Positions Change My Lift Size?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the doors sit decides how you move inside the cabin, and that can change the size you need. There are 3 common layouts:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Door layout<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>How you use it<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>What it means for size<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Same side<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You enter and leave through the same face of the lift<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking users turn around easily; a wheelchair user reverses out, so cabin depth matters most<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opposite sides (through)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You enter one side and leave the other<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No turning needed; a narrower, deeper cabin can work for a wheelchair<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Adjacent sides (90\u00b0)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You enter one side and leave a side at right angles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A wheelchair must turn inside the cabin, so choose a wider size such as L or XL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The layout usually follows your floor plan: the lift door has to open onto a hallway or landing on each floor, and those landings do not always sit on the same side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SWIFT Lite has 1 door per floor, and the SWIFT Pro can take up to 2 doors per floor for extra layout options. Both use automatic doors that swing open up to 180\u00b0, which helps in narrow hallways where a door cannot stand out into the walkway. Your surveyor will confirm which layouts work with your chosen size and space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Much Pit and Headroom Will I Need?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A SWIFT domestic lift needs no deep pit and between 2,275 and 3,500 mm of height above the top floor. These figures are the same for every cabin size, so choosing a larger lift does not mean digging deeper or raising ceilings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have 2 options.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No pit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the lift stands directly on the finished floor, with a small door sill to step over.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>50 mm recess:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the base sits in a shallow recess so the cabin floor is level with your floor. This gives a step-free entrance, which is best for wheelchairs and walking frames.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Headroom:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the shaft needs a top height of 2,275 to 3,500 mm above the top landing, depending on configuration. Standard UK room heights often allow for this, but sloping ceilings, lofts and dormers need checking on the survey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Travel:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the lift can serve 2 to 6 floors, with total travel of up to 15 metres on the SWIFT Lite and 20 metres on the SWIFT Pro. Unusual floor-to-floor heights, such as split levels or a lower ground floor, are not normally a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional cable and hydraulic lifts usually need a much deeper pit and an overrun space above the top floor. That is why screw-driven platform lifts are so popular for retrofits in existing UK homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Do I Measure My Space for a Lift?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do a first check yourself with a tape measure in about 20 minutes. It will tell you which sizes are realistic before a surveyor visits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pick 2 or 3 candidate spots:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a stairwell void, a hallway corner, stacked cupboards or a corner of an open-plan room. The lift must arrive at a hallway or landing on every floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Measure width and depth on each floor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> record the clear floor space at the same spot on every level. Use the smallest figure, because the opening must fit all floors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compare with the floor opening:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> check your smallest measurement against the opening sizes in the table above (from 940 \u00d7 1025 mm for XXS to 1510 \u00d7 1525 mm for XL).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Measure the top-floor ceiling height:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need 2,275 to 3,500 mm, so note any sloping ceilings, beams or loft hatches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mark the door side on each floor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> note which side faces the landing or hallway, and leave clear floor in front for the door swing and approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check what is in the way:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> radiators, light switches, sockets, and pipes or cables in the floor. Lift a floorboard or check the ceiling below if you can.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Note the power route:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the lift needs a single-phase supply with an 8 A fuse, so check the distance to your consumer unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then book a home survey. A SWIFT surveyor confirms joist direction, floor construction and the exact opening, and gives you a drawing to share with your builder and building control.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"btn-background\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n<div class=\"bt-back\" style=\"box-shadow: -1px 2px 5px; padding: 20px; border-radius: 20px; width: 100%;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Need Fast UK Lift Installation Advice Now?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px !important;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn btn-info\" style=\"color: white; background: #FF9196; border-radius: 40px; border: none; margin-top: 5px;\" type=\"button\">Contact Us<\/button><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>How Does Lift Size Affect My Cost?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift size makes very little difference to the price of a SWIFT lift. A 2-floor SWIFT Lite starts from around \u00a318,100 and a SWIFT Pro from around \u00a319,050 whichever of the 6 sizes you choose, with about \u00a31,900 for each extra floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where size can affect your total budget is the building work around the lift:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A larger floor opening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may cut across more joists, so your builder may need more trimming or extra support around the hole.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More making good:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a bigger opening means a little more plastering, flooring and decorating afterwards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Space you give up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an XL lift takes more floor area than an XS, which matters most in smaller homes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The things that move the lift price itself are the number of floors, the model (Lite or Pro) and your finishes and options. For a full breakdown, see our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/blog\/how-much-does-a-home-lift-cost-in-the-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK home lift cost guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because size adds so little to the lift price, it rarely makes sense to choose a smaller cabin to save money. Choosing a size that still works if your needs change can save the far bigger cost of replacing the lift later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Do I Choose the Best Domestic Lift for My Home?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the person who needs the lift most, then check the size against your space. 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The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/products\/swift-lite-a-small-house-lift\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWIFT Lite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeps costs down with classic buttons and a simple design. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/products\/swift-pro-residential-lift\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWIFT Pro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adds a 15.4-inch touch display, more colours and ArtWalls, up to 2 doors per floor and smart-home integration. Both share the same 6 sizes, safety system and battery-driven drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If 2 sizes both fit your space, choose the larger one. It costs almost the same and gives you more room if your needs change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion: Am I Ready to Pick My Lift Size?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are ready to pick your domestic lift size when you can answer 5 questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who will use the lift, and could that include a wheelchair or a carer in future?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which floor opening fits on every floor at my chosen spot?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which sides will the doors open onto, on each floor?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I have 2,275 mm or more of height above the top landing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I want a level, step-free entrance with a 50 mm recess, or a floor-mounted lift with a small sill?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure about any of them, that is exactly what a home survey is for. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/build-your-lift\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build your lift online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to compare sizes and finishes, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swiftlifts.com\/en\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact the SWIFT UK team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to book a free survey and get a size recommendation for your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. What is the smallest domestic lift I can install?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smallest SWIFT domestic lift is the XXS, with an 830 \u00d7 600 mm cabin floor that needs a 940 \u00d7 1025 mm opening through each floor. It carries 250 kg or 2 people and suits walking users in homes where space is very tight. It is not designed for wheelchairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Can I fit a domestic lift in my stairwell?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, yes. The open void beside or inside a staircase is one of the most popular spots for a home lift, because it already passes through every floor. The void must be at least as large as the lift&#8217;s floor opening on every level, and the stairs must keep a safe width and headroom once the lift is in. A surveyor will confirm both on site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Do UK building regulations set a minimum lift size?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not for a lift added to an existing private home. Approved Document M Volume 1 sets space standards for new dwellings, including a 1100 \u00d7 1650 mm liftway in new wheelchair-accessible homes, while BS 8300 covers public and commercial buildings. The lift itself must meet EN 81-41, which sets 800 \u00d7 1250 mm as the minimum platform for a wheelchair user. Building control still checks the structural and fire-safety side of cutting the floor opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Will a bigger domestic lift add more value to my home?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A larger, wheelchair-capable lift appeals to more buyers than a compact one. It suits wheelchair users, older buyers planning ahead and multi-generational families, which widens the market for your home. 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