In-home elevators make it possible for individuals of any ability to access their entire home with safety and ease. Southern Mobility Solutions offers a variety of elevator models to choose from as well as a full range of professional services including design selection, installation, maintenance, and repairs. Whether you’re looking to add an elevator to your existing home or install one into new construction, we have the right elevator for you.
Owning a residential elevator provides valuable benefits, including the following:
Most importantly, residential elevators improve the quality of life for individuals living with mobility challenges.
Residential elevators come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. At Southern Mobility Solutions, we’re committed to finding reliable home elevator solutions that will meet your needs, fit your home, and stay within your budget. Our experts are here to help you find the best elevator at an affordable price. Every elevator installation is carefully tailored to each customer’s specific circumstances. Our technicians will inspect your home to find the best location for the elevator and work with you to select the options you need. Modern elevator technologies are diverse and flexible; elevators can be built into existing walls, tucked into closets, or integrated into your décor. Whatever you choose, your new residential elevator will be an elegant and effective mobility solution for your home.
There is a wide variety of residential elevators out there that you can choose from, each with its own pros and cons. Depending on your space, budget, and priorities, certain models of elevators may be better suited for you than others. Our technicians will work closely with you to determine which type is best for you. Here are a few of the most common types of elevators that we will consider for your home:
Winch elevators – Also known as hoist elevators, this type of elevator has been around for decades. It uses a reliable combination of pulleys, pistons, and a motor to lift and lower the cab of the elevator. This style of lift is extremely strong, allowing for a larger cab and a higher weight capacity. However, all that equipment does take up a great deal of room; you’ll need a fully enclosed elevator shaft, a pit beneath the lowest floor the elevator travels to, and a machine room that attaches to the shaft. Due to space limitations, this type of elevator is not always an option for everyone.
Machine room-less elevators – This elevator type operates in the same way as a winch elevator, but without the need for a machine room. By mounting the drive and controller within the elevator shaft, this type of elevator can offer the same power as a winch elevator with a little bit of space saved. However, you will still need to build a fully enclosed elevator shaft.
Shaftless elevators – If you have a smaller space available in your home for an elevator, and you can’t build a fully enclosed elevator shaft, a shaftless elevator may be the best option for you. This model mounts an elevator cab onto an exposed track that runs between floors of the home. They’re affordable, compact, and easy to retrofit into an existing home with minimal construction. However, their maximum capacity is lower and they’re not the most attractive option.
Vacuum elevators – These modern elevators use positive and negative air pressure to lift and lower the elevator cab, which is enclosed in a tube-shaped shaft. The use of air pressure requires less equipment and a smaller shaft, making these models more compact than others. They also offer a smooth ride and attractive exterior.
Southern Mobility Solutions is your source for residential elevators in Louisiana. We have a stellar reputation for providing outstanding customer service. We offer comprehensive services including, consultation, design, installation, and repairs and maintenance. In addition, we provide a free, no-obligation estimate for our work plus answers to all your questions.
A home elevator is an excellent choice for improving accessibility in your home. Elevators are often more subtle and more attractive than platforms or stairlifts and provide value beyond simply increasing accessibility. If you or a loved one are struggling to navigate the stairs safely and independently in your home, it’s time to consider the addition of a residential elevator.
Call us today (504) 294-5714 to get started on your journey to greater mobility and independence in your home.
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