We are thrilled with our new Stiltz homelift. The lift was installed in a couple of days with minimal disruption. From the first visit to the engineers who did the installation the staff at Multicare have been very professional
Homelifts Fitted for Wigan’s Mining Heritage and Housing Mix
Wigan’s housing stock is shaped by its industrial past as much as any town in the North West. Central Wigan, Ince and Pemberton are lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraces originally built for the borough’s coal mining, cotton and engineering workforce, many with cellars or partial subfloor voids beneath the ground floor. Further out, Standish, Swinley and Beech Hill have larger Victorian and Edwardian villas, while Orrell, Pemberton and Ashton-in-Makerfield carry the 1930s to 1960s semis that expanded the borough between the wars and after.
That mining history matters for more than just the architecture. Much of Wigan sits above old colliery workings and mineshafts, and ground conditions can vary from one street to the next as a result. Multicare has installed Stiltz homelifts across this borough for years, and because a Stiltz lift is self-supporting, sitting on the existing floor rather than needing a dug foundation or shaft, it’s a practical option even where ground conditions need a closer look.
Get in touch with Multicare to talk through the right Stiltz model for your Wigan home.
What a Wigan Survey Looks At
In a central Wigan, Ince or Pemberton terrace, the survey usually starts by checking what’s beneath the ground floor. Cellars and partial subfloor voids are common in this housing, and our surveyor needs to confirm the floor structure can take the lift’s base plate securely before recommending a position, rather than assuming a solid slab throughout.
In a larger Standish or Swinley villa, there’s typically more flexibility in both floor space and structure, and a lift can often go above an existing understairs cupboard or into a box room. For the 1930s to 1960s semis around Orrell, Pemberton and Ashton-in-Makerfield, the survey is usually a more straightforward assessment of layout and ceiling access.
A free, no-obligation home survey covers all of this. One of our advisors will visit your Wigan property, check the floor and ceiling structure, and talk through the right Stiltz model and route through your home.
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The Stiltz Range We Install in Wigan
Duo Classic
Our smallest model, with a footprint under a square metre. A strong fit for the narrower terraces found across central Wigan, Ince and Pemberton.
Duo+
The same compact footprint as the Duo Classic, with an upgraded finish suited to both period terraces and newer Wigan builds.
Trio Classic
Room for up to three people or a wheelchair user, without a larger structural opening. A good fit for the larger villas in Standish and Swinley, or family homes with more space to work with.
Trio+
Our wheelchair-accessible model, with clear glass sides and a discreetly recessed entrance rail, built for everyday use by a full-sized wheelchair.
What our customers have said..
We contacted Multicare with special requirements wanting a Stiltz Homelift in Satin Black Multicare got the lift sprayed and nothing was to much hassle. We are very pleased with the Lift and will be a huge help and would highly recommend them to anybody.
Miss Hunt – Gloucestershire
Due to living in an upside down Bungalow with steps down to the road we didn’t think we could have any sort of lift other than an external platform lift. After having Multicare come and take a look we were surprised that we could have a lift down to our garage beneath our landing floor. The lads were fantastic and the works involved (shaft, removing walls and hole in the floor) were carried out with minimum disruption. The lift is a life saver! Thank you Multicare for providing us with something we never thought possible!
Mr Norris – Duo Vista (New)
I really appreciate your advice and Mark and Gareth were great. They were highly skilled in many ways and always left the place tidy. They made a good job of cleaning up – 180 years of dust and soot came down when they cut into the landing ceiling!! Think they appreciated the flow of tea and coffee. Babs is getting used to it. Until she is confident in using up I am using the remote to send her up and down. I have found it useful for taking stuff up and down stairs so all together money well spent!
Mr Driver – Duo Vista (Reconditioned)
We originally had Multicare attend our home to measure up for a stairlift. Whilst the surveyor was measuring our stairs we noticed an advert on TV of a Stiltz lift. We asked the surveyor if Multicare was able to provide a quote for a Duo+ lift also. After careful consideration we decided to opt for the Duo+. Within a week from placing the order Multicare had completed the full installation of our HomeLift and what an improvement to our lives it has been. Thank you so much for your services
Mr Cadman – Duo+ (New)
After my wife was admitted to hospital and we realised that our stairlift would no longer be adequate to help her get upstairs easily, we asked Multicare HomeLifts to assess our home for the suitability of a home lift. After the pleasant survey and help that Gareth gave us we decided to go with Multicare Homelifts as they were one the only companies we found able to install a reconditioned lift to suit our price range. From start to finish the engineers were fantastic, and very accommodating. With little mess and tremendous hard work the complete job was finished in 3 days and I was able to welcome my wife home from hospital. A fantastic service from all.
Mr Benson – Duo Classic (Reconditioned)
We are writing to express our thanks for the excellent work carried out on installation of our Trio+ lift. When you came to help us decide whether a stair lift or an internal lift was needed to assist me in getting upstairs, you were extremely helpful,courteous and professional whilst being friendly. You fully explained how the lift would work and how much room it would take up, the templates being very useful in helping imagine the size of the proposed lift. At no time did we feel pressured into making a decision. The structural work was carried out neatly with minimum mess or dust. Had the manufacturers been able to deliver the lift on time then the install would have been completed in four days. As it was, there was only a few days delay. The “Starship Enterprise” as we have named it is working well and making an improvement to our daily life. A big thank you to you and all your crew
Mrs Howard – Trio+ (New)
Every home should have a Stiltz lift. Having the lift installed has completely changed my dad’s life. Although he has no desire to leave the home he shared with Mum for 50 years, he’s lonely now that Mum has passed away, and needs the company of his family. But he could not manage our stairs, and so could not stay for long periods, and never over night. With the lift our house is totally accessible for him – he can go upstairs and down faster than we can! It’s far safer than the chairlift he has at home, and my two year old granddaughter loves it too. The installation went very smoothly, with Multicare sorting everything, with no fuss and very little mess. We are very satisfied customers
Mrs Brookman – Duo Vista (New)
Home Lifts Wigan FAQs
It’s something we check for rather than something that usually rules a lift out. Wigan sits above former colliery workings in places, and older terraces in particular can have cellars or subfloor voids, so our surveyor confirms the floor can take the lift’s base securely before recommending a position.
Layout and floor structure have more impact on price than the general area. A straightforward route through a postwar semi in Orrell is usually simpler to fit than a central Wigan terrace needing a closer look at what’s beneath the ground floor. Your free survey confirms a personalised quote.
Most Stiltz installations are completed in a single day. Properties needing extra floor structure checks, more common in Wigan’s older cellared terraces, can occasionally take a little longer to plan.
Yes, the Trio+ is built specifically for full-sized wheelchair users and comfortably fits up to three people.
Every Stiltz lift includes a built-in battery backup, so it continues to operate safely even if the power goes out.
Got questions about our home lifts?
Take a look at our frequently asked questions about home lifts or contact our friendly team.
Book a Free Home Lift Survey in Wigan
Whether you’re in a terrace near central Wigan or Ince, a villa in Standish or Swinley, or a semi towards Orrell or Ashton-in-Makerfield, we’ll assess your specific property before recommending a home lift. It’s a free, no-obligation visit, and you’ll come away with a clear, personalised quote.
Fill in the form below and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange your survey, or to answer any questions about installation, servicing or repairs first.