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Residential elevator addition advice needed.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 12:48 pm
Fellow baws,
This isn't an outdoor question, but I know many of you are much more well versed in building/construction than I am.
My grandmothers dementia is rapidly progressing, so we want her to live with us. The problem is that she'd have to climb stairs to get in and out of the house (Front porch entrance has a staircase, basement has a winding staircase, backporch also has a stairs). So we're looking into adding a home elevator.
We want an elevator, rather than a "stair lift", to accomodate a wheelchair, which looks inevitable at this point.
Any advice, tips, suggestions, things to avoid, would be greatly appreciated.
This isn't an outdoor question, but I know many of you are much more well versed in building/construction than I am.
My grandmothers dementia is rapidly progressing, so we want her to live with us. The problem is that she'd have to climb stairs to get in and out of the house (Front porch entrance has a staircase, basement has a winding staircase, backporch also has a stairs). So we're looking into adding a home elevator.
We want an elevator, rather than a "stair lift", to accomodate a wheelchair, which looks inevitable at this point.
Any advice, tips, suggestions, things to avoid, would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 4/2/19 at 12:51 pm to CrimsonTideMD
i am a builder in BR but do not have any experience with elevators. however, i know of one builder (legit guy) that does. want a name?
Posted on 4/2/19 at 12:53 pm to CrimsonTideMD
are you envisioning this elevator to be inside the frame of your house, or outside?
Posted on 4/2/19 at 12:58 pm to CrimsonTideMD
Good on you man 
Posted on 4/2/19 at 1:01 pm to CrimsonTideMD
home and garden board is where you will find your answers
This post was edited on 4/2/19 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 4/2/19 at 1:14 pm to CrimsonTideMD
My grandmother had a stroke back in the 90s and lived with us during rehab. She eventually moved back to her home after maybe 6-8 months. The house was similar to what you’re describing. From the garage and basement there was a staircase. Front entrance had a few steps, then a landing, then more steps. Back porch and side entrance also had stairs. Due to the layout inside with all bedrooms on the second floor they had to do a chair lift. But for entry to the house they built a wheelchair ramp. Just something you might consider. How many vertical feet is the back porch off the ground? With her front porch there was maybe 8-10 feet of rise. So they built from the driveway up a short hill, had a 90 degree turn from there up into the house. They had to take a railing down on existing stairs to make it work. Seems like it would be much cheaper and less permanent upkeep than with an elevator. Not knowing the interior layout of your home.
Plus, my dads townhouse has an elevator and it has quit working several times in the 7 years he’s lived there. Not a big deal since he can take the stairs but since this sounds like something that needs to work 100% of the time you may want something fail safe.
Plus, my dads townhouse has an elevator and it has quit working several times in the 7 years he’s lived there. Not a big deal since he can take the stairs but since this sounds like something that needs to work 100% of the time you may want something fail safe.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 1:23 pm to CrimsonTideMD
My situation was similar to yours. I have a walk out basement and I considered all the options. My wife suggested a golf cart and that worked perfectly. Your variables may not allow for that, however.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 1:24 pm to CrimsonTideMD
I see these things all over south LA. I imagine you could find some installers in the southern part of AL as well.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 2:48 pm to CrimsonTideMD
My Granny has an elevator on her home. Its outside. Built by moonlight fabrication in Dulac.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 3:30 pm to CrimsonTideMD
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This isn't an outdoor question, but I know many of you are much more well versed in building/construction than I am.
Reason #288 why the home/garden board is not necessary. FU admins.
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So we're looking into adding a home elevator.
My parents have one on their home. It's an elevated home, and the elevator takes you from under the house where you'd park to the back porch 9' up. They don't need it today, but put it in so they can live there until they are 104 and not have to climb stairs. It's 4x4, and can accommodate a wheelchair and someone pushing it if needed. I don't have any suggestions on what to avoid other than a sketchy contractor. It's a simple functioning piece of equipment. Not a lot to work on.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 4:32 pm to CrimsonTideMD
Something to keep in mind for anyone building an elevated house.
I built one a few years ago and included an entry closet that has the required dimensions to be an elevator room. And the floor is framed for an elevator opening, and over a convenient spot in the driveway under the house. Makes it a lot easier if I ever need to put an elevator in.
I built one a few years ago and included an entry closet that has the required dimensions to be an elevator room. And the floor is framed for an elevator opening, and over a convenient spot in the driveway under the house. Makes it a lot easier if I ever need to put an elevator in.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 5:37 pm to CrimsonTideMD
I don’t have any elevator advice but I wanted to say what you are doing is awesome.
It’s a hard road but being able to be there & care for a family member is everything.
Good luck to you & your family.
It’s a hard road but being able to be there & care for a family member is everything.
Good luck to you & your family.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 6:28 pm to CrimsonTideMD
There is a guy in grande isle that builds lifts. Think they start around 10k. He runs a lil hotel type outfit. Retired welder and builds lifts on side cool dude
Posted on 4/2/19 at 8:37 pm to CrimsonTideMD
You could potentially use the stair lift mechanism and have someone fab up a ramp which allows for loading and unloading of a wheel chair (similar to a handicap van)
Quick google search shows this already exists LINK
Quick google search shows this already exists LINK
This post was edited on 4/2/19 at 8:40 pm
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