What is The Residential Elevator Installation Process?
How is a home elevator installed?
Installing a shaftless residential elevator can be a game-changer – especially for home accessibility, safety, and independence. Because of their minimal required modifications, shaftless elevators are one of the simplest to be installed.
- First, prepare for the home assessment. A dealer will come to you home and assess your home and personal needs to ensure you’re receiving the correct unit and placing it in the best possible location in your home.
- Next, it’s important to prepare the two installation sites (lower and top floor) for the slight renovations and installation. This means no furniture, decor, or pets in either area.
- On the day of the day of the install, a team will arrive at your home to create the aperture so the cabin and rails can pass from floor to floor. Once the structural preparation is complete, an electrician will assess the site, review the power supply, isolate the workspace, and install a dedicated power supply (if necessary).
- Finally, your elevator installation begins. The floor aperture liner will be installed along with the rails, base plate, and ceiling base. Then, the motor and carrier will be added, followed by the elevator cabin.
Installation possible in various places in the home
Standard installation
This is the most common installation of a home lift. The home lift moves between a space below, such as the hallway or living room, and the landing or bedroom above.
Stairwell installation
If there is enough space in the stairwell, the lift can be installed in the empty area in the center. This is possible thanks to the unique feature of the Smart home lifts: small, compact, and installable in any corner.
Closet-to-closet installation
The home lifts are spacious yet so compact that they can be installed in a ventilated closet. This installation is ideal for those who prefer to keep the home lift out of sight.
Dual-entry installation
Home lifts can be supplied with a double door, allowing entry from two sides.
Sloped/beam ceiling installation
The rails must be installed on a horizontal surface. With a few simple adjustments, it is also possible to install a home lift in this situation.
Garage installation
With a home lift, you can enter your home easily and safely from your garage. This setup requires a simple shaft in the garage.
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