Hello World! Welcome Friends! For those who live in a building with several stories and no lift, life can seem difficult. Living on the third floor in a building without a lift is difficult when it is grocery shopping day or when climbing stairs becomes difficult due to age or infirmity. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a lift installed? With a lift, a person does not have to climb flights of stairs with heavy grocery bags or other purchases. But, how easy is it to get a lift installed in an existing building?
What Are the Requirements to Get a Lift Installed in a Building?
The first consideration is whether the person wanting the lift installed owns the building. Can the building owner afford the price of a lift and its installation? The final issue is if the building has space and meets building requirements for a lift. The first step in getting a lift is by contacting lift installation services from hinchong.com to get planning help from their expert staff.
Approval from the BCA or the URA will be required for this building addition and alteration (A&A) project. The lift supplier and installer can take care of all the approvals and permits. A safety inspection will be required. Is there a good space to put a lift? What will the cost to the owner be?
The Cost of Adding a Lift
If the building is owned by someone else, is that person willing to spend the money to install a lift? The average cost to purchase and have a lift installed is approximately $20,000 depending on the building, number of floors, and the Platinum Elevators chosen. These costs apply to both homes and commercial buildings. The cost goes up with each additional floor.
Cost factors may include the cabin size, interior cabin height, weight capacity, and the lift motor type. The changes made to the building to accommodate the lift and the installation will add to the total cost of the lift. The types of lifts include:
- Residential hydraulic elevators.
- Pneumatic vacuum elevators are a newer option.
- Shaftless elevators are for single person use and are the most affordable. This elevator can be installed on the outside of a building or inside but is limited to a single floor transition.
- Commercial lifts with handicap and wheelchair access. They are operated with hydraulic arms or cables and hold five to ten people. These lifts can cost from $75,000 to $150,000 installed.
Financing a Lift
This project may require seeking financial help. Residential owners with disabilities can apply for tax deductions, grants, and other financing options for individuals with a medical need. There is also the possibility of getting a home improvement loan or refinancing the building to pull out equity for this project. Commercial building owners would apply for a business loan and check out the financing opportunities for making their building more handicap accessible.
The Process of Installing a Lift
The lift installation process depends on the structure, the elevator type, and whether a shaft is needed. The first step is getting all the required permits. Then, the installation will proceed depending on the requirements of the individual lift. The most complicated lift installations involve building an elevator shaft. Talk to the lift company representative to get a detailed installation plan including a time frame and other details.
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