Sheridan Lifts

Sheridan Lifts is one of the UK’s largest independent lift companies, founded in 1979 by Stanley Sheridan and now run by the third generation of the family. The company is based in Manchester, with a southern office in St Albans, and provides lifts and lift services to homes and businesses across the country.

The product range is broad. Sheridan supplies and installs passenger lifts, goods and passenger lifts, platform lifts, home lifts, stairlifts, step lifts, through-floor lifts, wheelchair lifts, dumbwaiters, and bespoke glass and scenic lifts. This means a single supplier can handle anything from a domestic stairlift in a private home to a custom passenger lift in a commercial building. Alongside new installations, the company offers refurbishment and modernisation of ageing lifts from any manufacturer.

Servicing is central to the business. Sheridan provides planned maintenance contracts, repairs and a 24-hour emergency call-out service, with fast response targets for entrapments and breakdowns. Its engineers are concentrated around Manchester, London, Sheffield, Liverpool and Birmingham, giving genuine coverage across much of England. The company installs in the region of 150 to 300 lifts each year and maintains a large portfolio of units for clients including the NHS, local authorities and major brands.

Sheridan Lifts is a member of the Lift and Escalator Industry Association and holds ISO 9001 and Constructionline accreditation. For building owners, housing providers and homeowners who want a single, established partner for supply, installation, servicing and modernisation, Sheridan offers a deep range of capability backed by more than 40 years of family ownership.

At a glance

• Established: 1979, third-generation family business
• Specialises in: passenger, platform, home, stair, through-floor and wheelchair lifts
• Areas covered: UK-wide from Manchester and St Albans offices
• Service: maintenance contracts, repairs and 24/7 emergency call-out
• Accreditations: LEIA member, ISO 9001, Constructionline
• Based in: Manchester

Frequently asked questions

What types of lift does Sheridan Lifts supply?

Sheridan installs a wide range of lifts, including passenger lifts, platform lifts, home lifts, stairlifts, through-floor and wheelchair lifts, dumbwaiters, and bespoke glass and scenic lifts. They also refurbish and modernise older lifts.

Does Sheridan Lifts cover my area?

They operate UK-wide from a head office in Manchester and a southern office in St Albans. Engineer coverage is strongest around Manchester, London, Sheffield, Liverpool and Birmingham, where reactive breakdown cover is concentrated.

Do they offer servicing and 24/7 emergency call-out?

Yes. Sheridan provides planned maintenance contracts and a 24-hour emergency repair line, with fast response targets for entrapments and lift breakdowns across their core service areas.

Does Sheridan handle both home and commercial lifts?

Yes. They work across residential and commercial settings, from home and access lifts in private properties to lifts for healthcare, education, retail, industrial and hospitality buildings.

How do I get a quote from Sheridan Lifts?

You can request a quote through the contact form on their website or by phone. The Manchester head office number is 0161 203 6299, and the team can advise on the right type of lift for your building.