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Introduction to Home Lifts
Home lifts, also known as residential lifts or home elevators, are an excellent solution for anyone looking to improve accessibility and convenience within their home. Whether you’re facing mobility issues, planning to future-proof your property, or simply want easy access to every floor, installing a home lift can make a significant difference. Modern home lifts come in a variety of models, including through floor lifts and wheelchair-friendly lifts, ensuring there’s a perfect fit for every home and lifestyle. By choosing a lift that suits your needs, you can enhance your quality of life, maintain independence, and ensure your home remains accessible for years to come.
Home Elevator Installation with Multicare
Navigating stairs can be challenging for many people, whether due to ageing, mobility issues, or temporary injuries. While stairlifts are often the first solution that comes to mind, a homelift provides a smarter, more versatile alternative. Installing a domestic home lift in your home allows you to move comfortably and safely between floors without having to downsize or compromise your lifestyle.
Selecting the lift involves considering your home’s specific needs and layout to ensure the best fit and functionality.
At Multicare, we specialise in Stiltz homelifts, a trusted name in residential lifts. There are various lift models available, each suited for different installation scenarios and home layouts, allowing for tailored solutions. Our expertise extends to installing residential elevators, ensuring every installation meets the highest safety standards and complies with all relevant building regulations and permits when installing home lifts. Their innovative, compact designs fit seamlessly into homes of all sizes, offering a stylish, safe, and convenient way to maintain independence for years to come.
The Homelift Installation Process
The home lift installation process is designed to be efficient and minimally disruptive, but it’s important to note that site preparation and building work are essential parts of the installation. These steps ensure your home lift is installed safely and correctly, while keeping disruption to your quiet home life to a minimum.
1. Consultation & Assessment
The process begins with a free, no-obligation consultation. One of our friendly experts will visit your home to:
- Assess your space and mobility needs.
- Discuss the best homelift options for your home.
- Advice on optimal placement, popular choices include living room to bedroom, ground floor landing to first-floor landing, or garage to main home entrance.
- Take precise measurements to ensure a perfect fit.
2. Design & Customisation
Stiltz homelifts are highly versatile. The design process includes considering the lift shaft and shaft dimensions to ensure a perfect fit for your home. Most lifts arrive ready to install, but if any customisation is needed, we’ll make adjustments beforehand. Stiltz home lifts use self-supporting rails, allowing installation without the need for load-bearing walls, which provides flexibility in choosing the lift location. Whether it’s colour, interior finishes, or technical requirements, your lift is tailored to your home and lifestyle. Home lifts can be installed in various configurations, such as through-floor, stairwell void, and cupboard-to-cupboard, depending on the available space and structural requirements.
3. Construction & Installation
Our professional installers handle the setup with care, including:
- Preparing the space and making any minor adjustments to your home structure. The construction phase may involve cutting a through-floor aperture in the ceiling and floor to accommodate the lift. Some lifts require a pit, while others can fit into a 1-square-meter space without significant structural changes, making them suitable for homes with limited space.
- Assembling and installing the lift car, ensuring there is enough room for accessibility and that it fits seamlessly into your chosen location. For certain installations, only one load-bearing wall is needed to support the lift shaft, simplifying the process.
- Installing and testing the drive system and electric motor to ensure reliable, safe, and quiet operation. The electric motor is compatible with standard household power supplies and is designed for energy efficiency.
- Connecting the power supply and thoroughly testing all systems. The installation process typically takes between 2 and 5 days, depending on the complexity and model of the homelift.
- Once installation is complete, our team provides a demonstration on how to use the lift and answers any final questions you may have.
4. Testing & Handover
After installation, we conduct thorough safety and performance checks. We’ll walk you through using your lift confidently, so you feel safe and comfortable from day one.
Typical installation time: Most Stiltz homelifts are installed in less than a day, so you can start enjoying your new independence almost immediately.
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Home Lift Cost Considerations
When planning a home lift project, understanding the costs involved is essential. The final price of a home lift can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of lift, installation complexity, and the inclusion of advanced safety features. Additional features, like custom finishes or enhanced safety features, may influence the overall cost. It’s important to consult with experienced installers who can provide a detailed quote tailored to your specific requirements. Don’t forget to factor in ongoing maintenance and support, as regular servicing is key to ensuring your lift remains safe and reliable throughout its lifespan.
Why Choose a Homelift?
A home lift isn’t just a practical solution; it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Here’s why many homeowners choose one:
- Safety first: Reduce the risk of tripping or falling on stairs, especially for those with limited mobility or visual impairments.
- Independence: Move between floors without relying on others, maintaining confidence and self-sufficiency.
- Convenience: Transport yourself and your belongings easily, whether it’s groceries, laundry, or heavy items.
- Accessibility: Ensure all areas of your home remain fully usable, even if stairs become difficult over time.
- Future-proofing: Stay in the home you love longer, avoiding the need to relocate or renovate extensively.
- Lift enhances: A lift enhances your property’s accessibility, aesthetic appeal, and long-term value, making your home more attractive and functional for years to come.
- Space-saving: Modern home lifts are designed with space-saving features, making them ideal for homes with limited space and allowing seamless integration even in compact areas.
- Quick installation: Most home lift installations can be completed quickly, often within a single day, and usually require only minor adjustments to existing spaces, minimising disruption to your home.
With Stiltz domestic lifts, you also benefit from a quick installation, energy-efficient operation, and a discreet design that blends seamlessly with your home décor.
Who Can Benefit from a Homelift?
A home elevator or residential lift is ideal for anyone seeking greater mobility within their home:
- Elderly individuals who want to remain in their own home safely.
- People with mobility challenges, such as arthritis, balance issues, or those recovering from surgery.
- Wheelchair users who require accessible solutions for moving between floors, platform lifts are specifically designed to transport wheelchair users safely and can accommodate a standard wheelchair.
- Families with members who need temporary or permanent assistance.
- Homeowners who want a practical solution for transporting heavy items or everyday objects between floors.
The Stiltz Trio Plus Home Lift is a wheelchair-friendly residential lift, designed with wider entry and exit points to ensure easy access for wheelchair users and compatibility with standard wheelchairs.
Essentially, a homelift is for anyone who values independence, convenience, and safety without compromising the style or layout of their home.
What our customers have said..
Due to living in an upside down Bungalow with steps down to the road we didn’t think we could have any sort of lift other than an external platform lift. After having Multicare come and take a look we were surprised that we could have a lift down to our garage beneath our landing floor. The lads were fantastic and the works involved (shaft, removing walls and hole in the floor) were carried out with minimum disruption. The lift is a life saver! Thank you Multicare for providing us with something we never thought possible!
Mr Norris – Duo Vista (New)
I really appreciate your advice and Mark and Gareth were great. They were highly skilled in many ways and always left the place tidy. They made a good job of cleaning up – 180 years of dust and soot came down when they cut into the landing ceiling!! Think they appreciated the flow of tea and coffee. Babs is getting used to it. Until she is confident in using up I am using the remote to send her up and down. I have found it useful for taking stuff up and down stairs so all together money well spent!
Mr Driver – Duo Vista (Reconditioned)
We originally had Multicare attend our home to measure up for a stairlift. Whilst the surveyor was measuring our stairs we noticed an advert on TV of a Stiltz lift. We asked the surveyor if Multicare was able to provide a quote for a Duo+ lift also. After careful consideration we decided to opt for the Duo+. Within a week from placing the order Multicare had completed the full installation of our HomeLift and what an improvement to our lives it has been. Thank you so much for your services
Mr Cadman – Duo+ (New)
After my wife was admitted to hospital and we realised that our stairlift would no longer be adequate to help her get upstairs easily, we asked Multicare HomeLifts to assess our home for the suitability of a home lift. After the pleasant survey and help that Gareth gave us we decided to go with Multicare Homelifts as they were one the only companies we found able to install a reconditioned lift to suit our price range. From start to finish the engineers were fantastic, and very accommodating. With little mess and tremendous hard work the complete job was finished in 3 days and I was able to welcome my wife home from hospital. A fantastic service from all.
Mr Benson – Duo Classic (Reconditioned)
We are writing to express our thanks for the excellent work carried out on installation of our Trio+ lift. When you came to help us decide whether a stair lift or an internal lift was needed to assist me in getting upstairs, you were extremely helpful,courteous and professional whilst being friendly. You fully explained how the lift would work and how much room it would take up, the templates being very useful in helping imagine the size of the proposed lift. At no time did we feel pressured into making a decision. The structural work was carried out neatly with minimum mess or dust. Had the manufacturers been able to deliver the lift on time then the install would have been completed in four days. As it was, there was only a few days delay. The “Starship Enterprise” as we have named it is working well and making an improvement to our daily life. A big thank you to you and all your crew
Mrs Howard – Trio+ (New)
Every home should have a Stiltz lift. Having the lift installed has completely changed my dad’s life. Although he has no desire to leave the home he shared with Mum for 50 years, he’s lonely now that Mum has passed away, and needs the company of his family. But he could not manage our stairs, and so could not stay for long periods, and never over night. With the lift our house is totally accessible for him – he can go upstairs and down faster than we can! It’s far safer than the chairlift he has at home, and my two year old granddaughter loves it too. The installation went very smoothly, with Multicare sorting everything, with no fuss and very little mess. We are very satisfied customers
Mrs Brookman – Duo Vista (New)
Homelift Installation FAQs
Our installation process begins with a home visit by one of our experienced lift advisors, who will discuss your specific needs and provide a detailed quote. Next, we conduct a thorough site survey to determine the optimal location and configuration for your homelift. Site preparation is then carried out, tailored to the type of lift and your home’s requirements, ensuring everything is ready for a smooth installation. Our team will then install your lift safely and efficiently, and walk you through using it so you feel confident from day one.
Most Stiltz homelifts are installed in less than a day. If minor adjustments are needed, we’ll provide a clear timeline beforehand.
We work efficiently and tidily to minimise disruption. Any minor structural work is done carefully, keeping your home clean and safe.
Yes, clearing the installation area helps our team work efficiently. Site preparation is a crucial step in the homelift installation process and may include creating floor openings or adapting existing structures, depending on the type of lift and your home’s layout. We provide clear guidance on site preparation before the installation day.
Yes, certain models, such as the StiltzTrio Classic and StiltzTrio Plus, are specifically designed to accommodate a standard wheelchair, making them ideal for wheelchair users. Platform lifts are also available, which are designed to safely transport wheelchair users between different levels of a home, ensuring full accessibility and independence.
All lifts include obstruction sensors, battery backup, internal lighting, key-operated locks, and weight sensors for secure use.
Stiltz lifts are compact and designed to fit where there is enough room, even in homes with limited space. The Duo models can fit into less than a 1-square-meter space without significant structural changes, while Trio models require slightly more space for wheelchair access. Shaft dimensions are carefully considered to ensure a perfect fit for each installation. Some lifts may require a pit, but many Stiltz lifts are engineered to avoid this, making them suitable for a wide range of properties.
Absolutely. You can use your lift for groceries, laundry, or other heavy objects, making daily tasks much easier.
Most homes can accommodate a Stiltz lift with minimal structural changes. Our experts assess your property to ensure the perfect fit. If there is not enough space to install a lift inside your home, we also offer outdoor lift options as a space-saving alternative.
Simply contact Multicare to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation. Our team will guide you from choosing the right lift to installation and beyond.
Got questions about our home lifts?
Take a look at our frequently asked questions about home lifts or contact our friendly team.