Lifts

Lifts and residential elevators are a convenient and safe way to move from one level to another whether it's a few steps or from one floor to another. There are many types of available and some are customized for individual needs.

Platform Lifts

Platform lifts are designed for transferring a person to different elevations if they have difficulty walking up and down steps, while they use a walker, seated in a wheelchair or scooter. Sometimes referred to as platform lifts or vertical lifts, they can be used for a few steps, up to a porch, deck, platform or from one floor to another. Platform lifts can be portable or permanently installed, based on model, application, and user requirements. Handicapped lifts can be installed inside or outside and are for residential, public and commercial uses.

Stair lifts

Stair lifts are designed to transfer a person from one level to another inside or outside. There are many different models and manufacturers. The person can stand or be seated perpendicular to the staircase in a chairlift type seat that swivels, has armrests and footrest (depending on model). Some types have a platform for a wheelchair lift that follows the stairway and are larger units. Stair lifts follow a rail system that is either attached to the tread or wall and can even follow a curved staircase. Stairs are still usable for others, and some safety features include seatbelts, key locks, DC power supplied by battery, in case of electrical shortage, and sensors for stopping if something is blocking the path of travel and brake systems.

Ceiling lifts

Ceiling lifts are designed to transfer individuals by using a sling and follow a track mounted to the ceiling. Some units follow a track right into a closet for storage. These handicap lifts are powered electronically and are mostly used for transferring in and out of bed to a wheelchair, gurney, or from room to room, such as bedroom to bathroom.

Pool, spa and watercraft lifts

Pool lifts come in a variety of model types and configurations including transferring in seats, slings or complete wheelchairs. These lifts can be moved manually or mounted to decks or the ground. They can be used for in ground and above-ground pools and operated manually, electronically (rechargeable batteries), or by water-power.

Elevators

Residential elevators have varying levels of complexity depending on how many floors they are traveling and the size and weight capacity. Home elevators can certainly increase the value of your home. A 2-floor system with the entry/exit in the same direction are relatively simple units that do not require a shaft or pit.

A 3-floor or more elevator system gets more expensive and can require a shaft, pit or small ramp at the bottom. These units come in a variety of wood trim or painted finishes and various sizes.