Residential Lifts

Axis Lifts offers a range of residential lifts including both compact lifts and spacious lifts. We offer compact lifts with platforms as small as 580 x 805mm – ideal for use where space is limited. However, we also supply and install larger lifts to accommodate wheelchair users or up to 5 passengers at a time. – View how much weight can a home elevator lift.

Every lift we install comes with a standard 12 month warranty including two visits from a member of our qualified service team to ensure that everything is running smoothly.

Lift manufacturer’s will typically also provide their own warranty. Check with the individual manufacturer for more details.

What happens if the power goes out? All lifts are built with emergency safety features to ensure the safety of passengers in the event of a power failure.

Each lift supplied by Axis Lifts has a backup emergency lowering feature to ensure that occupants are able to safely exit the lift if the power cuts out. Additionally, each lift must legally have an emergency communications system allowing you to contact a qualified lift technician in the event of a power outage.

Axis Lifts has a 24/7 service response team so you can rest assured that we will be able to provide you with expert over the phone troubleshooting and advice whenever you need it.

Modern home lifts are built with a range of safety features, including an emergency lowering system, to ensure your safety at all times. If your lift stops working while you are using it, use the communication system or in cabin phone to call for help.

Note: some lifts will have an auto-dial function that will automatically connect you to the emergency response number. Otherwise, there will likely be an emergency number display near the dial pad.

Axis Lifts offers a 24/7 response service to keep your lift running smoothly all year round.

Screw and nut lifts are one of the most common systems we install because of their simplicity and reliability. They use a threaded screw shaft with a drive nut that moves the platform up and down. The beauty of this design is that it doesn’t need a big machine room or counterweights, which is why we recommend it for many homes. For people researching home elevators Brisbane wide, this is often the best option because it saves space and keeps installation straightforward. Read our article here on how screw and nut lifts work including video explainer from Aritco.

Absolutely. Most of our clients want their lift to look like part of the home rather than an afterthought. You can choose colours, glass types, flooring, even door configurations. For bigger projects, like luxury homes or penthouses, we can really push the design side of things. Our residential elevators Brisbane projects often include glass shafts, automatic swing doors, and finishes that match the rest of the property. You can even add art read our article on the Aritco DesignWall here.

Axis Lifts’ home lifts are usually custom made for each project, so we do not generally have one sitting in stock ready to install. We first work out the space available, how many levels the lift needs to travel, the door configuration and the finishes you want. Then we can recommend and order a lift that suits your home. Article on are home lifts custom made?

A screw and nut lift generally needs less building work. It comes with its own shaft and can suit homes with limited pit depth or headroom, though you usually need to hold the button while it travels. A residential hydraulic lift needs a structural shaft, a deeper pit and more headroom. It generally travels faster and, with automatic sliding doors, feels more like a conventional passenger lift. The right choice depends on the space available, what the building can accommodate and how you want the lift to operate. Article on Screw and Nut vs Hydraulic Lifts.

Yes, a home lift can be retrofitted into an existing house. Axis Lifts assesses where it can fit, how you need to use it and what building work may be required. Compact lifts can suit limited indoor space, while an external lift may be an option if there is no suitable location inside. The installation may need a pit at the lowest level, although some lifts can use a small entry ramp instead.