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A home elevator can change the life of a person who suffers from mobility issues. An elevator can make it easy for the person to access the second floor of the home on their own, which can be a great confidence boost and enhance the person’s quality of life.
Will the Benefit be Worth the Expense?
Installing a home elevator involves a great deal of money, time, and renovation. Before you begin the process, consider how the elevator will really impact everyone’s life. Will the person it is intended for really use it often? Will anyone else in the home benefit from having an elevator? Sit down and make a list of the pros and cons of installing an elevator. You have to be brutally honest about your list. A home elevator is a considerable investment that should not be entered into lightly.
Would an Alternate Solution Work as Well?
There are other mobility aids that may give you the same results that you would get from a home elevator. Stair lifts are motorized platforms that slowly carry people up and down stairs without the expense and home renovations that an elevator requires. Most stair lifts can accommodate wheelchairs as well as people. Look into all of the options that are available to you for getting your family member up to the second floor and consider their costs and invasive installation procedures while you are thinking about installing an elevator. You may be surprised at the options that are available today.
Do you Have the Proper Space for an Elevator?
Once you have determined that a home elevator is the best thing for you and your family, look around your home for the most likely place to put an elevator. They are usually mounted within the wall behind the stairs because there is a straight area that goes to the second floor. Find out if the structure of your stairwell will support the mechanism that comes with a home elevator. If that space will not work, begin to scout the home for other areas that may hold an elevator well. Don’t forget to look at areas outside the home as well as inside.
What else can I help you with?
How do I install an elevator system into my home?
An elevator system must be installed when the building is built. There is no way to install an elevator into a structure.
Where do I find companies who will install a home elevator?
It really depends no where you live. Search google.com for "install home elevator" and include your city and state. Country Home Elevator & Stair lift installs in Missouri.
Who would a company approach to install a freight elevator in a building?
There are a few different places a company can approach to install a freight elevator. One company is called Stanley Elevator Company, Inc. They can both design the elevator and install it.
Is it better to install an elevator or a handicapped stair lift?
It is better to install a handicapped stair lift.
What manufacturer in Montana can install and service a home elevator?
I could not find a elevator company in Montana specifically, however there are many around the US that might still be able to help. ThyssenKrupp Access does residential elevators, they can be found online at www.tkaccess.com.
How much do home elevators cost?
The cost can vary depending on options (ie. lighting, decoration, air conditioning, etc.) and lift height. A rough estimate would be about $20,000 to install a home elevator.
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Are home stair lifts worth the money?
Home stair lifts are worth the money, because they enable physically disabled people ascend a stairway easily. The alternative route would be a home elevator, which is much more expensive to install and operate.
How much would it cost to install a handicap lift in one's home?
A stair lift for the handicapped or a home elevator would cost from a few thousands to as much as fifty thousand, depending on the number of stairs, the weight of the person and how many turns there may be.
What do you use to build an elevator?
To install an elevator, a vertical shaft has to be constructed. The approval of the design and the carpentry and electrical work should be done by the building agency. The installation of the elevators should be done by the experienced professionals.
What is the minimum I can expect to pay for basic home elevators?
www.REMIhomeelevators.com www.tkaccess.com/home-elevator-cost/ www.silvercross.com/homeelevators.html are websites that compare different home elevator systems. The minimum I saw was $11995. Prices vary since it's a custom installation, but on average, you can expect to pay between $20000 and $30000 for a home elevator.
Where could I find a home elevator kit that I could install myself?
In most states it's not legal to work on an elevator without the proper certification. The only exception would be industrial equipment not intended to carry people can be installed and maintained by the company. If an elevator carries a person you have to consult your state and local laws, but they're almost certainly going to say that unqualified persons can not work on one.
