When it comes to making a home or building accessible, especially in historic or listed buildings, it can often be challenging. Many older properties are protected by heritage regulations, meaning that any alterations must be carried out with extreme care to preserve their character and structure.
This can make fitting a stairlift, which is a vital solution for those with mobility difficulties, a tricky task. Sesame Access lifts offer a tailored solution, as our stairlifts are bespoke and specifically designed for each client. This makes them perfect for listed buildings, as we ensure that the design is seamless and complies with all regulations. A Sesame Lift has yet to be denied approval by any authority in the UK, so you can be assured that our solutions are fully compatible.
Why accessibility is crucial for listed buildings
Listed buildings are recognised for their historical or architectural significance, meaning they are protected by law to ensure their features and character remain intact for future generations. However, the regulations that protect these can pose a significant challenge when trying to install modern solutions, such as a stairlift, without compromising the building’s integrity.
Accessibility for people with mobility issues is vital in all types of buildings, but it becomes even more critical in historic buildings. These properties often have stairs at the main entrance and multiple staircases inside, creating significant challenges for wheelchair users or individuals who find walking for extended periods difficult. As a result, this lack of accessibility can limit the attractions and experiences available to disabled individuals, denying them equal opportunities to explore and visit the places they wish to enjoy. Ensuring accessibility is not just about convenience, it’s about inclusivity and fairness for everyone.
Tailored solutions for historic and listed buildings
Sesame Access was founded in 1996 after the founder, Charlie Lyons, had a conversation with a friend whose wife couldn’t access an art gallery due to steps. This sparked an idea for Charlie to create a solution that would solve these kinds of issues.
The Sesame Lift is a revolutionary hydraulic wheelchair lift system, that was designed to address the accessibility challenges posed by steps and architectural constraints in listed buildings.
The first Sesame listed building lift was installed in Merchant Taylor's Hall, Threadneedle Street, in 1997 and remains operational to this day.
Sesame has since installed its award-winning lifts in over 200 buildings worldwide. The team of Sesame engineers and designers are renowned for their expertise and passion for innovation, design, and British engineering.
Why choose Sesame Access for your project’s stairlift?
At Sesame Access, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide practical solutions for all types of buildings, including listed and heritage properties. Here’s why you should choose us for your stairlift installation:
Expertise in listed buildings: Our team has extensive experience working with listed and historic buildings, ensuring that each project is handled with care and precision.
High-quality stairlifts: Our stairlifts are made from the highest quality materials, ensuring durability, comfort, and reliability.
Tailored installations: We offer bespoke stairlift designs to meet the specific needs of your property, ensuring a perfect fit and finish.
Compliance with regulations: Our stairlifts are installed in full compliance with heritage regulations, ensuring no damage to the original features of your listed building.
International installs: We have installed lifts in countries around the world, including across Europe, Australia, the USA, and Qatar. Each lift is designed to meet the regulations of the local authority.
We understand that if you're an architect visiting our website or reading this, deciding which stairlift for the listed building you’re working on can feel overwhelming. Since every lift we create is bespoke, our product range serves as an example of the various types and styles of lifts we can design for different staircases and pit depths, among other requirements.
We offer the option to book a quick video call with our director, who can share drawings and videos during the call to advise you on your options. We highly recommend taking advantage of this service, as it allows us to provide tailored options and ballpark figures immediately, without the delays of back-and-forth emails.
For any other questions or enquiries, please get in touch! We’d love to hear from you.
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