Tiny Garden Solutions: Delivering Access Where Others Said “Not Feasible”
February 23, 2026
At Pollock Lifts, we specialise in solving complex access challenges particularly in the kinds of properties that often leave others saying “it can’t be done.”
Our recent installation at Lowfield Road is a perfect example.
The Challenge: Basement Flats with Minimal External Space
Across London, front-garden basement flats are a common property type. While full of character, they often present serious accessibility challenges. Extremely tight garden footprints, restricted boundary lines, and limited approach distances can make traditional lift or platform solutions impractical.
For clinicians, Occupational Therapists, and Technical Officers, these properties can quickly become labelled as “not feasible.”
In this case, that’s exactly what happened.
Multiple providers had assessed the property and concluded that an access solution simply wasn’t possible within the available space.
A Different Approach
Rather than ruling the project out, our team carried out multiple site visits and undertook detailed spatial planning to explore every possible configuration.
Instead of asking “Why won’t this work?” we asked:
“How can we make it work?”
Through careful design, technical adaptation, and close collaboration with stakeholders, we developed a compliant, practical solution tailored specifically to the needs of a young disabled boy and his family.
The result is safe, reliable access that restores independence and supports long-term living in the family home.
Why These Projects Matter
Basement flats like this are scattered throughout London. Many will present the same spatial constraints and many families will be told there are no viable options.
We believe “not feasible” should be the starting point for deeper investigation, not the end of the conversation.
Complex sites require:
- Detailed surveying
- Creative design thinking
- In-depth knowledge of compliance standards
- A willingness to challenge assumptions
That’s where experience makes the difference.
Supporting Clinicians and Housing Professionals
If you are a clinician, OT, housing officer, or technical professional working with a challenging property, we understand the pressure to deliver practical, compliant solutions within tight physical limits.
Before ruling a property out, let’s explore the possibilities together.
At Pollock Lifts, we rise to the challenge especially in the smallest of gardens.
Interested in Becoming a Distributor?
If you are looking to expand your product offerings or trying to reach a new market, then the Pollock Residential Lift could be perfect for you. Reach out to our team to learn more.
