Exterior furniture lift in Lucerne

When the stairwell will not cooperate

Many buildings in the canton of Lucerne, particularly older ones in the city and in the centres of Sursee, Sempach and Willisau, have stairwells that were not built for the dimensions of modern furniture. Tight turns, low openings, no lift.

A two seater sofa or a wardrobe cannot be carried through there without damaging the furniture or the walls. The exterior lift gets round the problem: the piece goes up the outside and in over the balcony or through the window.

What the lift needs

First, level, load bearing standing space in front of the building: asphalt, paving or compacted gravel. Second, a clear line of sight upwards, so no canopies, cables or large trees in the way. Third, an opening at the top: a balcony, a window or a roof hatch of sufficient size.

We settle those three points before the job, from photos at addresses we know and otherwise with a short survey. So on the day it is certain that it will work.

What it is used for

Most often during a move, when large pieces have to go to an upper floor. Equally for piano transport and grand piano transport, where the route through the stairwell is often ruled out.

It is used for clearances too: in an attic clearance with a lot of material the lift saves half a working day compared with carrying.

How the exterior furniture lift runs

1. 1

   Assessment

   We check the footing, the clear line of sight upwards and the opening on the floor.

2. 2

   Set up

   We erect it, brace it and cordon off the area beneath the lift.

3. 3

   Transport

   Furniture goes up or down secured, over the balcony or through the window.

4. 4

   Dismantling

   We dismantle and clear the standing space.

Frequently asked questions