Stiltz Home Lifts

Stiltz is a British manufacturer of compact, through-floor home lifts, based at Kingswinford in the West Midlands. Founded in 2010, the company designs and builds its lifts in the UK and has installed more than 25,000 worldwide, selling across the country through its own teams and a network of dealers, and in many countries internationally.

The defining feature of a Stiltz lift is its small footprint and self-supporting dual-rail design. The lift travels through the floor between two levels on its own rails, so it needs no load-bearing walls, no hydraulics and no separate lift shaft, and it plugs into a standard domestic socket. With a footprint of under one square metre, it is among the smallest home lifts available and can fit in places a traditional lift cannot, such as a hallway or the corner of a living room.

The main models are the two-person Duo and the larger, wheelchair-accessible Trio, available in different configurations. Every lift includes safety features such as battery backup for a gentle descent in a power cut, a fall-arrest mechanism, safety sensors and a self-closing door. Stiltz handles the process from a free home survey and quotation through to installation, which can usually be completed in a day once the opening is prepared, and offers annual servicing and a warranty with extended cover options.

Stiltz is a member of the British Healthcare Trades Association and a Queen’s Award for Enterprise winner, and provides UK-wide coverage. For homeowners who want to stay in their home but find the stairs difficult, a Stiltz through-floor lift offers a discreet, space-saving alternative to moving or to a stairlift.

At a glance

• Established: 2010, UK manufacturer
• Specialises in: compact, shaftless through-floor home lifts (Duo and Trio)
• Key features: under one square metre, no load-bearing walls, plugs into a standard socket
• Installation: usually completed in a day once the opening is prepared
• Accreditations: BHTA member, Queen’s Award for Enterprise
• Areas covered: UK-wide

Frequently asked questions

What is a Stiltz home lift, and what models are available?

A Stiltz home lift is a compact domestic lift that travels through the floor between two levels on self-supporting dual rails, with no shaft or load-bearing walls needed. The main models are the two-person Duo and the larger, wheelchair-accessible Trio.

Will a Stiltz lift fit my home and how much space does it need?

Most homes can take one, as the lift has a footprint of under one square metre. It is commonly fitted in a hallway or living room travelling up to a bedroom or landing, and needs no load-bearing walls.

How long does installation take and how disruptive is it?

Once the opening in the ceiling is prepared, the lift itself can usually be installed in a single day. Building work is minimal and no planning permission is needed, only a standard building notice.

Does Stiltz cover my area of the UK?

Yes. Stiltz provides UK-wide coverage through its own teams and a network of dealers, and arranges a free home survey before giving a personalised quotation.

How often does a Stiltz lift need servicing?

Stiltz recommends servicing once a year. Lifts come with a warranty, with the option to buy extended cover, and a service line is available if any issue arises.