June 29, 2011 By: Michael Walsh

Is A Home Elevator Right For My Home?

Have you been injured or disabled and need a more convenient way to get around your house for daily tasks like putting groceries away, cleaning, or the laundry?

Or are you elderly and want some more ease to your life at home?

Are you looking to add worth to your residence and also looking at age-in-place possibilities for your current residence?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, the decision to purchase a residential elevator or lift for your home may be an important option to consider.

Every day, residential elevators and lifts add home value, provide ways for people to stay in their home longer, and  make life easier for millions of injured and disabled people all over the United States. These are the reasons residential elevators and lifts have become an increasingly popular home investment in the past 10 years.

Convenience Benefits for the Injured, Disabled, and Seniors

Simply walking up the stairs or completing daily tasks can be very difficult if you are injured, disabled or a senior. Residential elevators and lifts will not only help you save time and energy throughout your day, they will actually ease the everyday strain your body undergoes, and give you time to rest and heal. Plus, you will not have to endure repetitive motions such as stair climbing, or walking long distances in your home which can harm the body overtime. You’ll also be able to move around in all parts of your home.

If you are considering adding a residential elevator to your home, first check to see if your insurance provider, Medicare, or the Veterans Administration (for veterans of course!) will cover any of the costs of the equipment and installation. Every little bit helps!

Home Value Increase

The installation of a residential elevator or lift can add up to 10% to the overall value of your home! This is amazing return in today’s economy!

According to a recent study, residential elevator purchases in the U.S. have doubled in the last five years and will most likely continue to do so over the next decade. A primary reason for the rise in installations is that home elevators are practical. They are very easy to maintain and require as little as 25 square feet to install. And during new construction — because it is generally less expensive to build upward than outward — the installation of a home elevator can reduce your home’s initial construction costs. You’ll be able to build the exact home you’ve been designing without worrying about your current or future mobility issues as you age. Some people think a residential elevator will not blend into their existing architectural plans, but that isn’t the case. Modern residential elevators are streamlined pieces of equipment that are quiet and virtually invisible — even their doors can be blended into match your woodwork or a closet structure, in just like modern kitchen appliances.

Age-In-Place Possibilities

When you purchase your dream house, you may think about wanting to live in it as you get older, but feel that this isn’t a possibility if you have physical mobility issues or a health condition that prevents you from doing so. This is the case especially if you have a multi-story residence. However, you can stay in your home and avoid moving to a nursing home or senior living facility, with the addition of a home elevator. Why not reside in your dream home forever? The installation of a residential elevator is a smart way to prepare your home for a long and comfortable future in it. You’ll be able to appreciate every room and story in your house safely, you won’t need to worry about climbing  stairs, and you gain more daily convenience as you get older. The truth is that the installation and maintenance of a home elevator is very reasonable when compared to other home improvements, such as kitchen or lighting renovations.

Learn more about home elevators in this FAQ. Please contact us with any questions: 1-888-662-5489.

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