Demand for Residential Elevators and Lifts on the Rise September 20th, 2015 by admin Posted in Uncategorized | Persons with mobility difficulties no longer have to view stairs as an obstacle to reach other levels in their residence. Small elevators are becoming increasingly popular in homes to better accommodate mobility impaired individuals. Decreasing costs, improved ease of installation, increased reliability and greater availability have increased the acceptance of residential elevators. Aging Population Expected to Increase Demand An aging population and the onset of health issues are expected to increase the need for mobility aids prompting a growing demand for elevators where stairs and ramps have typically been the only alternative. The US Census Bureau indicated in 2000 that 13% of the population was over 65. That number is expected to increase to 20% by 2030. The aging baby boomer population, perhaps due to a societal trend toward addressing mobility issues, will not accept barriers to mobility like stairs.
Consequently, many persons are planning for, or are installing lifts in their homes. Often individuals have spent many years in a two story home and don’t see themselves moving somewhere else just to have one floor. Moving may not be financially viable and may necessitate relocating to surroundings that are unfamiliar. Alternatives to Meet a Range of Needs Stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and residential elevators are three alternatives that are feasible for homes. Stair lifts are affordable and are relatively straightforward to install. However, they assume sufficient mobility to get on and off of them. If a mobility aid like a walker is required, a second one would be necessary on the second floor if it can’t be carried up. Wheelchair lifts are platforms for lifting a wheelchair 2 – 14ft vertically especially where there is not enough space to install a ramp. Examples of applications include getting to the first floor from the garage in a home, or up a short set of stairs in an older facility.
Versions such as the Lift-Avator Verti-Lift are built for public or private use. Installed costs for wheelchair lifts range from $6,000 to $19,000. Home elevators can provide service up to 50 feet, and are available in various sizes and with various options to accommodate the needs of residential use. Base equipment costs for a home elevator are typically around $20,000. Home elevators can range in size up to 15 ft. Planning during the design phase of new construction for a possible future elevator installation is the most cost effective solution because the building structure is easily modified during the building phase. Fortunately, mobility barriers are becoming less prevalent. A range of choices in affordable, reliable lifts present alternatives that architects and builders can offer to their clients to help them overcome the barriers that cannot be designed out. We expect to see continued growth in the market. If you would like to discuss an elevator upfit for your residence, do not hesitate to contact us today at 888-634-1717 or visit our showroom at 4430 Hwy 70 E, New Bern.
The risk of falling on the stairs is a serious household concern for many people. The installation of a stair lift can allow you to remain in your home safely with renewed peace of mind. When you need a low-rise residential and commercial vertical lift, the Vertilift is perfect for quickly moving between the first and second floors of your home or business. The fully-enclosed Vertilift makes it easy to move from floor to floor. It can be installed inside or outside and will be custom built to fit the structure’s specifications. The Liftavator is a compact elevator service that quickly transports you between different floors in your home, providing up to 50 vertical feet of elevator service. With ample room and able to carry up to 750 pounds, this Machine-Room-Free residential model is perfect for transporting heavy materials or groups of people. Liftavators can meet the same demands as full-sized commercial elevators. These specially designed elevators travel up to 25 vertical feet, perfect for private residences or small office buildings.
Wheelchair lifts can be used for vehicles, residential, and other types of buildings. Residential lifts include the bath chair lift and the stair wheelchair lift. To buy a wheelchair lift for residential purpose or a vehicle, it is best to contact the dealer and find out about the features of the lift. If you own a powered wheelchair lift, you can contact manufacturers to modify the vehicle under the mobility program. For people who are looking for wheelchair accessible vehicles, it may be best to find dealers who have NMEDA member mobility dealership. Always check to see that you are dealing with a reputable wheelchair lift company. The leading manufacturers of mobility products are Braun, Ricon, Bruno, VMI, and Viewpoint. These companies have contract with top van manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, Chrysler/Dodge, GM, Ford, and Chevrolet to install the lifts to the vans. The van manufacturers provide reimbursement under the vehicle programs to wheelchair users. This wheelchair lift manufacturer is a famous name in the industry.
It provides four different models of wheelchair lifts: Millennium, Century, Vista, and UVL. The lifts come with easy-to-install options that make it convenient for the user. All the van packages are based on ADA and NHTSA regulations. The cost of wheelchair lift for van is approximately $6800, but the cost depends on many other factors such as raised roof, roll bar conversion, floor; these modifications can cost up to $15,000. Ricon is another wheelchair lift company. It provides a range of products for personal mobility. The products are compliant with the government regulations and they can be installed to vehicles. The equipment is easy to use and maintain. Some of the popular models are Klearvue, Clearway, Reliant, Uni-Lite, and Power Transfer Seat. Four models of Ricon Klearvue featuring varying floor-to-ground heights and platform sizes are the K1132, K1200, K1203, and K1205. Bruno is one of the most renowned names in the wheelchair lift market. For more than 25 years, the wheelchair lift manufacturer has produced the highest quality wheelchair lifts for all purposes.
Some of their vehicle lifts are the Curb-Sider, Out-Sider Meridian, Joey, Out-Rider, Big Lifter, Out-Sider Micro, and Back-Saver. Other than vehicle lifts, they also have all types of stairlifts and vertical platform lifts. Their stairlifts include straight rail stairlift, outdoor stair lift, and custom curved rail stair lift. Bruno’s vertical platform lifts can accommodate up to 750 lbs and they have a lot of features and options. VMI provides conversion for Chrysler and Dodge minivans. The vehicle companies provide powered mobility program and the cost of Chrysler mobility program is around $1000, in which the wheelchair lift is installed to the Chrysler vehicle. It comes with cash reimbursement option that covers the cost of installation of such features like adaptive driver and passenger equipment. This wheelchair lift company provides manual rear entry wheelchair vans, inexpensive accessibility mobility vans, and rear entry wheelchair conversion. The vehicles include Dodge Grand Caravan, Toyota LE, and VW Routan SE. Viewpoint also provides conversion for general Motors, Ford, Honda, and Toyota minivans.