Home Elevator Options and Financing
Frank from Access Elevator talks about accessibility and some of the variations, options, installation and financing of in-home elevators on Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio 720.
- Home Elevators are easier to install in new home builds, but they are being installed more often in homes that already built and can be added.
- Main driver for elevator cost is how much work will be needed to make it fit. This often ranges from 20k-50k.
- Access can do single-person elevators as well, but want to make sure it’s comfortable utilizing the space available.
- Elevators, gates and controls can all be automated for easy use by someone in a wheelchair.
- Options for 4 or 5 Chicago brownstones as well.
- Home Elevator Financing is available as well.
- Reverse Mortgage is an option as well so someone can safely remain in their home with a stairlift or home elevator.
- How long does it take to install a home elevator?
- Permitting can take up to 6 months. To install the actual elevator may only take about 2 days.
