TROLLEY LIFTS
Robust floor-level service lifts for moving trolleys, trays, cages, linen, stock, laundry, food and service items between floors. Designed around your route, loading style, opening size and operational flow.
SEND US WHAT YOU HAVE
Drawings, photos, trolley sizes, load details and route information help us review your trolley lift project and identify the right solution.
Drawings & plans
Photos
Kitchen / room layout
Shaft or opening details
Existing lift photos
Finishes or design notes
TROLLEY LIFT PROJECTS
DESIGNED AROUND THE ROUTE, TROLLEY AND LOADING STYLE
A trolley lift project is about more than moving goods between floors. The right route depends on what needs moving, the size and type of trolley, the loading arrangement, available space and how the lift will be used day to day.
what needs moving
Trolleys, trays, cages, linen, meals, cleaning supplies, stock, laundry, goods and materials.
Where Does It Connect?
From kitchen to dining, laundry to wards, back-of-house to storage, service area to upper floors and more.
What space exists?
Existing shaft, new opening, tight route, awkward wall position or planned integration.
How should it look and load?
Through-car, same-side, single or double doors, level access and trolley approach requirements
WILL A TROLLEY LIFT FIT IN YOUR SPACE?
We review your openings, trolley size, loading style, internal car size, turning or approach space, travel
path and integration requirements to assess whether a trolley lift is suitable for your project.
review existing shaft / opening
Confirm current shaft or opening dimensions, condition and structural suitability.
assess available clear opening
Measure clear width and height against your trolley size and loading needs
CHECK TROLLEY TURNING / APPROACH SPACE
Ensure adequate approach, turning and clearance at landings and inside the car.
CONSIDER ROUTE & REPLACEMENT ACCESS
Evaluate removal, delivery and installation routes within site constraints
CONFIRM INTERNAL CAR SIZE
Match car width, depth and height to trolley size, stacking height and operational needs.
THROUGH-CAR OR SAME-SIDE LOADING
Decide loading style and door configuration to suit workflow and route.
DEFINE INTENDED LOAD & STOPS
Confirm load capacity, frequency of use and number of levels to be served.
ALIGN FINISHES / INTEGRATION
Specify car and landing finishes to suit hygiene, durability and architectural requirements.
SELECTED SERVICE PROJECTS
REAL PROJECTS. REAL RESULTS
Service lift projects vary by building, use and route. SLP focuses on practical, project-led solutions for moving food, goods, stock, laundry and service items between floors — from compact dumbwaiters to larger goods and trolley lift routes.
Private Residence Golf Course Road
- Bath
- Dumbwaiter Lift
A new private dwelling required a discreet dumbwaiter to serve the penthouse bedroom.
The client wanted a glass-fronted cabin so items could arrive visibly, with internal lighting to enhance presentation and visibility.
The lift needed to integrate seamlessly into a high-end residential interior with minimal visual impact.
WHEN SLP IS A GOOD FIT
PROJECT-LED TROLLEY LIFT PROJECTS
For routes that need to suit your building, trolley size and workflow.
HOSPITALITY & SERVICE ROUTES
Ideal for hotels, restaurants, clubs and back-of-house operations.
HEALTHCARE / LAUNDRY USE
For linen, supplies and service movement where clean, reliable flow matters.
AWKWARD OR CONSTRAINED SPACES
Designed for tight routes, limited shaft space or unusual openings.
NEW OR REPLACEMENT TROLLEY LIFTS
For new installations, existing shafts or older lifts that need replacing or upgrading.
COMMERCIAL / HOSPITALITY USE
TROLLEY LIFTS FOR COMMERCIAL & HOSPITALITY PROJECTS
SLP supports architects, designers and contractors with robust trolley lifts for hotels, restaurants, clubs, catering and back-of-house routes — moving food service, stock and housekeeping trolleys between floors.
Seamless service flow
Keep service moving efficiently between busy floors.
DURABLE & HYGIENE-READY
Designed around daily use, cleanable finishes and practical loading.
BUILT IN OR INTEGRATED
Discreet front-of-house or practical back-of-house routes.
DESIGNED AROUND YOUR ROUTE
Route, loading style and openings tailored to your building and workflow
HEALTHCARE / SERVICE USE
TROLLEY LIFTS FOR HEALTHCARE, LAUNDRY & SERVICE ROUTES
Reliable movement for linen, meals, supplies and service trolleys in care homes, clinics, healthcare settings, hospitality buildings and other facilities where day-to-day movement needs to be practical, clean and dependable.
SUPPORTS CLEAN & DIRTY ROUTES
Maintain separation and improve operational efficiency.
ROBUST & EASY TO CLEAN
Hygienic finishes and durable construction for busy environments.
PRACTICAL LOADING
Through or same-side loading to suit workflow.
DESIGNED FOR REAL-WORLD USE
Built around your trolley size, routes and operational needs.
What our customers want to know
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A trolley lift is used to move wheeled trolleys, cages, linen, food, stock, supplies or service items between floors with floor-level loading.
A dumbwaiter is usually counter-height loading for smaller items. A trolley lift is designed for floor-level loading where a trolley, cage or wheeled load needs to roll in.
A trolley lift is generally focused on wheeled trolley movement and service routes. A goods lift may be larger and more suited to heavier goods, stock, pallets, materials or broader back-of-house movement
Often, yes, but the existing opening, shaft size, access, trolley dimensions and loading arrangement need to be reviewed.
Useful details include trolley size, loaded weight, number of stops, loading style, drawings, photos, opening details, route, site type and postcode.
Yes. Trolley lifts can be planned around hygiene, durability, service flow, clean/dirty routes, back-of-house access and finish requirements.
The right specification depends on trolley dimensions, load weight, turning space, number of floors, loading direction, door arrangement and how the lift will be used day to day.