Hi–
I’m trying to make a long term decision about work on my two story house. I love the house and location, but wonder whether it will be adaptable to our old age. I’ll be retiring in five or six years and want to have a sensible plan for the future.
Since I am doing some remodeling now, I am thinking of a plan that might later incorporate a first floor master suite. But I have seen ads in FH for residential elevators. Does anyone have experience with installing and/or using elevators. What considerations should I take into account as I consider the pros and cons of the various alternatives? What is the ball park cost? How convenient are they to use?
I’d appreciate hearing others’ thinking or experience with making such a decision.
Thanks, Leon
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Leonora, I second the question.
I really don't like single story sprawling houses, but I have the same concerns about stairs, as the upcomeing one for me will be for retirement.
I have the advantage of starting new so will be able to line up shaft space & door orintations; but I would like comments on what works well.
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Jim Andersen
I think you will continue to see the price come down in the home elevator market.... there really is no reason they should be more than 3k for a single lift 2 station home elevator (3k not installed) most should be 110/120v...
I think if you allow/line up closets or space 60" x 60" you'd be more than covered... about all are now "side lift" meaning that they are configured much like the lifting mast of a forklift and you (the cab/car) is the pallet on the forks... the car itself usually requires less than 6" clearance on 3 sides and maybe 12" on the lift side...
I seen some round units that operate on suction (like the tubes at the drive thru at the bank) but i think they are more "play" than fuction...
with the aging population i think elevators and back up power with be much more the norm in the future
p