How Much Does a Home Lift Cost?
The type of lift, the size, how many floors you need to cover, what sort of doors you want, the finishes you choose; it all plays a part.
As a rough guide, if you’re looking at a basic home lift with a standard installation, you’re usually somewhere between $40,000 and $60,000. Add in extras like glass panels, automatic sliding doors, or higher load capacity, and the price will go up. That’s why we always recommend getting a tailored quote so you know exactly what’s involved for your home.
Lift Size
One of the most important considerations when budgeting for a home elevator is the lift size, as this can dramatically affect the cost of the lift. It’s essential that the lift is compact enough for your space, while still appropriate for its intended use.
Consider who will be using the lift as well as what mobility aids may need to fit inside, whether your lift will be transporting ambulant passengers, wheelchairs, prams, or a combination of passengers and mobility aids. Depending on the lift configuration, you may also need to allow room inside the lift for a wheelchair to manoeuvre. Your lift provider will be able to assist you with what lift size will suit your needs.
Home Layout
The layout of your home will also influence the cost of your home lift. The size of the lift you can install will depend on the amount of space available in your home. Depending on the layout of your home and where your lift will be installed, there may need to be building works carried out as part of the installation process, which will increase costs. You will also need to take into consideration how many floors the lift will service when setting your budget.
Lift Configuration
Another factor that can impact the cost of your home lift is the lift configuration. There are three types of lift configurations commonly used for residential lifts: same side (where there is a single door used to enter and exit the lift), straight through (where there are two doors on opposite sides of a lift allowing passengers to enter from one side and exit through the opposite side), and 90 degrees (where passengers enter from one side and exit through a door on their right or left.
Adding a second door will increase the cost. Additionally, with a 90 degree configuration, the size of the lift platform will increase. This is because the lift will need to be deep enough to accommodate an additional door on the side of the lift. And, if the lift is intended for wheelchair use, you will want to be sure there is enough room inside the lift for the chair to rotate 90 degrees to exit.
Customisations
When installing a home lift there are often a range of customisation options available to ensure that your lift is perfectly suited to your preferences and home decor. If you want a lift that is personalised to suit your tastes, whether that be a stand out focal point or a seamless fit into your existing decor, make sure to account for customisation in your budget. For example, Axis Lifts offers a wide range of customisation options on each home lift we install, from colour, finishes, and flooring materials, to size, configuration, and adding glass panels.
Maintenance
When budgeting for your home lift it’s important not to leave out the ongoing costs of professional lift maintenance. Like any other machine with moving parts, a home lift requires regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly and to reduce the risk of damage or breakdowns.
Planning for regular maintenance and taking the costs into account at the time of installation will help to extend the lifetime of your lift and will save you money down the line as the need for costly repairs will be minimised.
Where possible, choose a lift company that offers 24/7 support, such as Axis Lifts, to ensure that you’re not left in the lurch in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.
Choosing the Right Lift
This is where it comes down to what you want and the space you’ve got. When we come out for a consultation, we’ll talk through what you want, where it could go, and what will work best in your house.
- If you’re tight on room, something like the Aritco 4000 is a great fit.
- For families, the Aritco 6000 gives you more space and higher load capacity.
- If you want a statement piece, the Aritco HomeLift offers premium finishes and design options.
- And if you need something larger again, the Aritco 7000 covers both residential and light commercial use.
Still not sure? Go ahead and give us a call with the following questions at hand:
- Which lift is best for my needs?
- Is it customisable?
- How much space is needed?
- How much will it cost?
- How will the installation affect access to my home?
- How often does a home lift need to be serviced?
- Does it come with a warranty?
Every job is a bit different, but our goal is always the same: giving you the best lift we can fit into the space you’ve got.
