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Make Housing Truly Accessible with Gartec Home Lifts

For housing associations, ensuring properties are accessible to all residents is a growing challenge, particularly when it comes to accommodating those with mobility issues. Many existing buildings were not designed with inclusivity in mind, leaving residents struggling to navigate stairs and multi-storey homes. Thankfully, our range of home lifts provides a practical, effective solution for creating truly inclusive housing.

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Achieving Accessibility and Inclusivity in Your Housing Projects

Inclusive housing ensures that all residents, regardless of mobility limitations, can live comfortably and independently. For housing associations, providing accessible homes is a legal requirement under regulations like the Equality Act 2010, which mandates equal access to services and facilities, as well as a social and ethical responsibility. According to government data, over 16 million people in the UK live with a disability, with mobility impairments being one of the most common challenges.

Many existing properties lack the features necessary to support these residents, such as step-free access or lift solutions for multi-storey buildings. This creates significant barriers, forcing some residents to rely solely on ground floors or, in the worst cases, relocate.

Our Solution to Accessibility in Homes

We offer a range of home lifts specifically designed to make properties more accessible and inclusive for all residents. Each model caters to different needs and settings, providing versatile options that ensure barrier-free living and ease of movement across multi-storey homes.

Aritco HomeLift (AHL)

 Residential Aritco HomeLift Access installed in Buckinghamshire

Aritco HomeLift Access

Vimec E20

 Interior Wheelchair Access Platform Lift, Barduva RB150.

Barduva RB150

Gartec Platform Stair Lift

How Gartec Home Lifts Improve Accessibility and Inclusivity

Our home lifts offer practical solutions for housing associations looking to improve accessibility and create barrier-free living environments for all residents.

Barrier-Free Living

Navigating stairs can be a major obstacle for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. Models such as the Aritco HomeLift Access are designed with spacious platforms that accommodate mobility aids. By enabling residents to move freely between levels, our platform lifts empower them to live independently, without the need for ground-floor confinement or costly relocation.

Ease of Installation

Retrofitting older properties to improve accessibility often presents certain structural challenges, but our home lifts are specifically designed to overcome these hurdles. With a compact, modular design, the lifts require minimal space and can be installed quickly – typically within a few days – without the need for extensive building modifications.

User-Friendly Features

Emergency stop buttons, battery backup systems, and pressure-sensitive safety edges ensure that our lifts operate safely, even during power outages or other emergencies. Plus, customisation options allow housing associations to tailor the lift’s appearance and controls to suit specific resident requirements, such as installing easy-to-reach controls for wheelchair users or choosing finishes that complement the existing interior design.

Gartec Home Couple

Real-World Benefits for Housing Associations

Installing Gartec home lifts provides housing associations with numerous practical advantages, directly improving the quality of life for residents while addressing key operational challenges.

Enhanced Resident Satisfaction and Quality of Life

By making homes fully accessible, Gartec lifts significantly boost resident satisfaction. For individuals with mobility impairments, navigating stairs can be a daily struggle, leading to frustration and decreased independence. Gartec lifts empower residents by providing easy, safe access to all floors, allowing them to live more comfortably and independently. This not only enhances individual well-being but also fosters a sense of community inclusivity, reflecting positively on the housing association.

Compliance with the Equality Act and Accessibility Standards

Our catalogue of platform lifts are designed to meet UK and European accessibility standards, ensuring compliance with regulations like BS 8300 and Part M of the Building Regulations. Installing these lifts helps housing associations avoid potential legal issues while demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity.

Reduced Need for Future Property Modifications or Relocations

Retrofitting a property with a home lift from our range can eliminate the need for future modifications, such as stairlifts or ground-floor adaptations. It can also help avoid the costs and disruption associated with relocating residents due to mobility challenges.

Badge displaying that Gartec has been voted Best Platform Lift Supplier 2024 in the BUILD Design and Build Awards

Why Choose Gartec for Your Accessibility Needs?

With over 30 years of experience, Gartec is a leader in lift solutions, offering housing associations specialised expertise in accessible design and installation. Whether retrofitting older properties or planning new developments, our home lifts integrate seamlessly into any setting, ensuring minimal disruption during installation.

We had a limited budget and Gartec worked out the very best option and price for us, they ensured we got the correct people involved regarding the design of the hole for the lift to travel through, and we duly placed the order. We had some misgivings about what we ordered as we were concerned about how it would look when it was installed and how obtrusive it would be, indeed we decided to amend the order so the lift had glass sides and wow! How glad we are that we did. The communication was first class all through and the aftercare has been very good.

I examined the market for a suitable lift for our premises, and Gartec had a lift that would fit into our small bar area and would not be too obtrusive, hence making contact and requesting someone visit to look at the site and advise on the best option for us, we are a grade 2 listed building and were having problems getting the planning permission for the lift to be installed where it would serve us best, Gartec made contact and arranged to visit us. Gartec was very professional and most helpful, and much more interested in getting it right for us than any of the other suppliers.

The cricket club is currently being used as a COVID vaccination centre and the lift is essential for those of limited mobility. Hence it was important to get the work done as soon as possible and on a day when the centre wasn’t in use.  We’re very grateful for the swift response from Gartec, the service engineer was also very competent and helpful.

Plymouth Cricket Club

“We turned to Gartec, and their innovative moving floor design. It was an attractive and successful option taking only 6 days to fit. The safety features include a remote lock and a Smart app operation from an iPhone, so parents can ensure no trapped fingers  or ‘junior joyriding’ – perfect for a family house. We have been impressed with both the product and professional installation, and would certainly consider Gartec again for another Octagon home.”

Anton Dummer, Octagon Developments

“Both our Architect and Building Manager found Gartec Home professional, organised and proactive, and the installation process went smoothly. All the people my husband and I have dealt with have been helpful, and any queries dealt with quickly. The end result is totally integral to the build and reflects the modern architectural style.”

Hazel Coomber, Brentwood

“I would like to say that everyone at Gartec has been very helpful. The lift is my lifeline and enables me to live here.”

Barbara, Stourbridge

“The Gartec Home team were friendly and knowledgeable, they kept me informed and even tidied everything up at the end!”

Mary Jones, Abingdon

“Gartec offered a quick turnaround using a high-quality lift solution. It was important to have lifts that would complement the design and quality of the rest of the houses. The Gartec lifts offered this and only required a short installation period carried out by two friendly engineers. I am pleased with the overall look of the lifts installed and they will contribute to the townhouses being desirable to a bigger market. We look forward to working together again.”

Keith Perfect, Bellwood Homes

Ensure Inclusivity in Your Housing Portfolio With Our Home Lifts

By providing barrier-free access, ease of installation, and user-friendly features, you can offer a comprehensive solution to all residents, allowing them to enjoy greater independence and quality of life, regardless of their mobility needs.

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