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DUMBWAITERS I AUGUST 2025
Once a luxury in large estates, dumbwaiter lifts are now a growing trend in homes, cafés and commercial kitchens across Ireland. Whether you're looking to improve efficiency in your business or eliminate the daily hassle of moving heavy items up and down stairs at home, a dumbwaiter lift might just be the compact solution you didn’t know you needed.
A dumbwaiter is a small freight elevator, designed for transporting goods - not people, between floors. You’ve probably seen them in restaurants delivering food from kitchen to dining floor, but today’s dumbwaiters are just as useful in residential settings.
From homes to high-traffic businesses, efficient transport solutions keep daily operations running smoothly. In residential settings, they’re perfect for moving groceries, laundry, firewood, and even luggage with ease. Restaurants can rely on them for swift delivery of food, trays, drinks and dishes, ensuring service stays fast and organised. Hotels benefit from the seamless movement of towels, housekeeping supplies, and mini bar stock, while warehouses depend on them for quick transfers from the stockroom to the office. In retail shops, they’re ideal for getting stock onto the shop floor quickly, keeping shelves full and customers happy.
Improved Safety
Reduce the risk associated with manually hauling heavy or awkward items up and down stairs.
Enhanced Efficiency
Save time - staff or family can move items between floors with the push of a button.
Space-Saving
These lifts are compact, quiet, and easy to integrate into existing buildings.
Cost-Effective
Installation is quick and affordable compared to full-sized lifts.
Do I Need Permission?
Usually, no planning permission is required for internal installations. External or listed buildings may need approval - contact us to confirm.
Q: Can I install a dumbwaiter in an older home?
A: Yes - our compact models are designed for retrofit with minimal disruption.
Q: How much space do I need?
A: Typically, less than 1m². Perfect for closets or corners.
Q: Can I use it outdoors?
A: We offer weather-resistant models for enclosed outdoor use.
Q: Is it electric or manual?
A: All models are electric, button-operated, and include safety locks.
Whether you're looking to save time, improve safety, or streamline your service - our team will help you plan the ideal dumbwaiter solution. Talk with us today.
