Lift Experts makes finding the perfect lift for your Melbourne home simple.
We will source options from at least 8 different world class manufacturers and present the best two or three for you to choose from.
From Point Cook to Sorrento, people are turning to Lift Experts. Home lifts, designed for private residences, offer a convenient and stylish way to move between floors. They enhance accessibility and comfort, especially for the elderly and those with mobility issues. With stamp duty exceeding 5% on high-value properties in Melbourne, moving house can be prohibitively expensive. More homeowners are improving their lifestyle and future-proofing their homes by adding a lift, making it a great option for Melbourne residences.
Lift Experts simplifies choosing a home lift by offering a wide range of independent options. We conduct a needs analysis to recommend the best lift, considering space, machinery requirements, price, and customisation. Our diverse selections from Europe, Asia and Australia ensure you find the perfect fit.
The gearless drive system is a cleaner technology as it does not require hydraulic fluids. It is typically preferred for its smoother ride experience, easier maintenance, and minimal space requirements for its controls. The Electric Lift is most commonly installed in Melbourne Homes, as it is a good all round lift.
Hydraulic lifts use hydraulic fluid to operate the lifting mechanism. While they are more commonly found in commercial settings, they can also be installed in residential homes.
Air (Pneumatic) lifts use air pressure to move a platform up and down. They are usually installed in homes with limited space because they don’t need a shaft or machine room. Air lifts in Melbourne have a rounded look due to the mechanism needed to get the lift up and down. It’s not common knowledge, but not all compact looking lifts, are air lifts. There are platform (Electric) lifts which have a compact look and feel, that can also fit into a tight space and the team at Lift Experts can advise you taking your unique circumstances into account.
When installing a home lift, several elements can be customised to meet individual needs and preferences:
Cabin Design: Choose from various styles, materials, and finishes for the interior, including wood, metal, glass, and custom paint colours.
Door Types: Select from different door styles such as sliding, swing, or folding doors, and customise the finish to match your home’s décor.
Size and Shape: Adjust the dimensions of the lift cabin to fit available space and specific requirements, including different shapes like round, square, or rectangular.
Lighting: Choose the type and style of lighting, including LED, ambient, or accent lighting to create the desired atmosphere.
Safety Features: Add custom safety features such as emergency alarms, backup power systems, and intercom systems to ensure peace of mind.
Accessibility Options: Integrate features like wide doors, low control panels, and seating to accommodate individuals with mobility issues.
Provide us with some quick details about your elevator needs in your Melbourne home, and Lift Experts will call you back for a quick needs analysis. The initial consultation takes 10-20 minutes and helps determine if a site visit is necessary. During the call, we’ll identify the type of lift that suits your needs and budget. If we can’t offer a solution within your budget, we’ll inform you, as sometimes there isn’t an option that works for both parties.
Lift Experts is independent of manufacturers and lift types, ensuring solutions that best suit your needs. We source lifts from Asian and European suppliers, offering a full range from economical to fully customisable and stylish options. By maintaining a lean team and infrastructure, we keep costs down and pass the savings on to you, the buyer.
Choosing the right Melbourne lift for your project is a delicate and unique process. It requires a clear understanding of factors uniquely important to you, such as available space, door configuration, style preference, capacity, and budget. At Lift Experts , our mission is to help you understand these factors and guide you to the best options – all at no cost to you.
Your Melbourne Residential lift, like your home, is a valuable asset that requires preventive maintenance to ensure safety and reliability. To keep you and your family safe, consider scheduling at least a couple of service appointments per year, including maintenance of safety mechanisms. The total cost of ownership will depend on the technology used, the location, and the frequency of lift usage.
The space requirements vary depending on the type and model of the wheelchair lift. Generally, wheelchair lifts require a footprint of at least 1.1m by 1.4m.
Electric Lifts have the highest demand at the moment for Melbourne home and commercial setups, due to it’s total cost of ownership, smooth ride, and cleanliness. This is closely followed by Hydraulic lifts which offer lower headroom requirements and upfront costs.
For retrofits in smaller spaces, the platform configuration has been growing as a preference due to its space optimisation characteristics, and in terms of installation practicality, pneumatic (air) lifts are a great solution when clients don’t have structural walls to support the shaft nor the capacity to provide a pit.
Platform lifts are ideal for optimising cabin space, especially when your overall lift space is limited in Melbourne homes. Paired with sufficiently wide automatic doors, they offer excellent practicality. Conversely, if your home already has a lift shaft in place, an enclosed cabin becomes a superior choice for practical reasons. Many such factors exist to guide you toward the best Melbourne lift solution for your needs.
For your Melbourne Elevator installation, always ensure you request clear instructions from your builder to prepare your site. This should encompass safety measures and any necessary modifications specific to Melbourne Elevator installations. Allocate sufficient storage and working space for your installer, ensuring seamless access from storage to the installation point. Prioritise the protection of your home and request post-installation cleaning. Coordination between your builder, installer, and equipment delivery is key. Finally, ensure quality control by the manufacturer, verifying the inclusion of all lift components, and provide product manuals and installation support for your Melbourne lift installer.
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