Vertical Lifts in Salt Lake City, Utah

Those who need elevators often do not have the budget for an elevator, much less the remodeling. An elevator almost always requires remodeling or even a built-on addition to the home. So this means a traditional elevator costs somewhere around $15,000++ in remodeling costs before money is spent on the actual elevator and its installation. This may mean a $35,000 to $45,000 total cost, which very few people can afford.

In contrast, a vertical platform lift is generally $6,500 – $15,500 plus installation costs. If a platform lift will do the job, it is clearly the more affordable choice.

Residential vertical platform lifts also require less energy output than elevators. Again, this saves money and helps stay within the average homeowner’s budget. Keeping energy costs down is especially important in light of the current energy crisis and high electricity rates.

A Harmar Vertical Platform  lift is essentially a self-contained elevator. It has four sides but is open on top, with a completely contained lift motor plus safety features that can be operated by the rider or a helper. It can carry two persons or one person in a wheelchair, up to 600 lbs. residential or 750 lbs commercial. The lift has an entry door on one level and another door on the other level. When it reaches the new level, the safety door releases, allowing the passenger to exit safely.

In the rare case of a malfunction while in use, its passenger can be easily extracted through the open top. There is also no danger from a fall as it’s designed to avert crashes, unlike with standard elevators.

The vertical platform lift mechanism runs quietly and smoothly, to avoid being disruptive to both the passengers and the household residents.

Elevator owners spend yearly on inspection, parts, and repairs to ensure safety. On the other hand, vertical platform lifts seldom require simple repairs, only when needed.