The Ideal Accessible Home Lifts for Housing Associations

Aritco HomeLift (AHL)

With sleek lines, customisable finishes, and a compact footprint, this lift is perfect for modern residences. Despite its luxury appeal, it occupies minimal space – about the size of a small wardrobe – and can be installed in less than a week. The AHL also makes daily tasks, such as transporting laundry, more manageable.

Aritco HomeLift Access

A versatile and customisable platform lift, perfect for providing accessibility across multiple floors. This model features multiple size options, making it suitable for homes of varying layouts. Customisation options and advanced safety features make the HomeLift Access an excellent choice for residents who prioritise both functionality and style.

Vimec E20

The Vimec E20 offers a premium, fully enclosed cabin lift experience that feels like a conventional platform lift. With minimal space requirements and customisable design features, the Vimec E20 is perfect for multi-level homes looking for style and comfort. Its enclosed shaft, either built by the homeowner’s contractor or as a stand-alone glass structure, elegantly streamlines mobility within the home.

Barduva RB150

Designed for external use, the Barduva RB150 is a robust and stylish platform lift that offers accessibility solutions up to 3 metres. It’s a perfect alternative to ramps in situations where space is limited, making it ideal for properties with external accessibility needs. This model is available in a range of platform sizes and finishes, ensuring it fits seamlessly into any environment.

Gartec Platform Stair Lift

The perfect solution for homes with straight internal or external stairs. Its platform design makes it wheelchair-friendly, offering easy access to upper floors. Compact and efficient, it can be installed in as little as one day, making it a quick and space-saving option for housing associations aiming to improve accessibility for wheelchair users.

1. Accessibility and Inclusivity

One of your biggest challenges is ensuring that your homes are accessible for all residents, particularly those with mobility issues. Gartec home lifts are designed to provide easy, safe access across multiple floors, allowing elderly residents or those with disabilities to live comfortably. 

Models like the Aritco HomeLift Access are specifically designed to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility aids, ensuring that every resident can move freely and independently within their home​.

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2. Space Constraints

Many properties managed by housing associations, particularly older buildings, have limited space for extensive renovations. Installing traditional platform lifts may be impossible due to structural or spatial limitations.

Models like the Aritco HomeLift Compact are engineered to fit into tight spaces without requiring major structural modifications. This means that you can improve accessibility without extensive building work​.

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3. Safety

Safety is your top priority – especially when catering to vulnerable residents such as the elderly or disabled. Gartec’s home lifts are built with advanced safety features, including emergency stop buttons, battery backup for power outages, and pressure-sensitive safety edges to prevent accidents. 

These features offer peace of mind to both residents and housing managers, ensuring that the lifts can be used safely and confidently​.

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4. Aesthetic Considerations

You may face the challenge of maintaining or improving the aesthetic appeal of your properties while incorporating necessary accessibility solutions. Gartec home lifts provide a perfect balance between functionality and design. 

Models like the Aritco HomeLift and Vimec E20 are customisable with a variety of finishes, materials, and configurations, allowing the lifts to blend seamlessly into existing home decor.

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5. Budget Constraints

Budgetary limitations are an unfortunate but inevitable reality of your day-to-day, making it essential for you to find cost-effective solutions. Gartec’s home lifts offer long-term value with minimal maintenance requirements and low energy consumption. The modular design of the lifts allows for quick installation, reducing labour costs and building disruption. 

Gartec lifts are also designed with durability and reliability in mind, ensuring a long product lifespan and fewer repair costs over time​​.

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6. Sustainability

With sustainability becoming increasingly important in all aspects of our work and yours, we have made sure to design our home lifts accordingly. All models are highly energy-efficient, using as much power as a domestic appliance like a kettle, and are made from up to 95% recyclable materials.

This reduces both the environmental impact and operational costs, making Gartec a responsible choice for housing associations focused on sustainability​.

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7. Regulatory Compliance

Our catalogue of home lifts fully comply with the latest UK and European standards, including the Equality Act and EN81-41. By choosing Gartec, you can be confident that your properties will adhere to current accessibility and safety regulations, avoiding potential legal challenges and improving the quality of life for all residents​​.

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