It normally takes 2-4 days to install an elevator based on a "
platform lift type" solution. The more floors the more time needed. But before installation proper preparation is crucial to ensure a smooth and efficient process. Electrical connections should be arranged in advance and also
ensure compliance with local building regulations if any.
Prior to Installation
Prior to installation, you need to consider how much
space you have available and where the home lift can be placed. SWIFT requires minimal space below and above the home lift. The most important thing to prepare is the correct dimensions for the “hole-through-the-floor” and the pit (if you want the door to be flush with the floor).
Normally, SWIFT simply checks that this preparation work has been done in the right way by checking the drawings or making the actual measurements during the home visit. At additional cost SWIFT can also manage the
preparation of the pit and the cut out of the “
hole-through-the-floor.” If the home lift is to be installed in the middle of a staircase, SWIFT needs to review drawings to make sure there are sufficient fixing points.
Most
lift installation projects require minimum disruption in your home and do not involve any invasive building works. Depending on the location of the lift, there may be instances where additional work needs to be carried out, such as moving pipes, but our consultants and surveyors will discuss the breadth of building work needed before you begin your project.
