What you need to know when purchasing a Home Lift
Buying a lift for your home is an investment and will add value to your property. As it will be a feature of your home for many years to come it is a good idea to take some time and plan before making a purchase. Ensure you are thinking of buying the correct lift solution for your property.
In this article, there are some useful tips to consider when searching for the perfect home lift.
Lift Passenger Safety
As with everything safety should be your main concern. A good lift design should be constructed in such a way that prevents any accidents. Ensuring the lift is compliant with relevant standards and has the relevant safety features. As an example, automatic doors open if something gets caught. Always ask what safety features are included.
What will you need to use the lift for?
Taking the time to think about this is very important to ensure you have the correct lift equipment.
Consider:
- If the lift will be used for people, goods, or both
- How many people will use the lift at the same time
- Will, a wheelchair user use the lift
- The number of floors or meters the lift will travel
This will ensure you have the correct sized lift and the necessary weight capability of the equipment and that you meet all the relevant standards.
Where will you put the lift in your home?
Regardless of if the lift is to be incorporated into an existing building or into the drawings of a new build, you need to consider the placement and the space requirement. When adding a lift into your existing home, space can be limited. A platform lift is often a good option. iKONIC Lifts platform lifts require very little space above and underneath the lift, and we supply them with their own supporting shaft. This requires very little building works and time to install and can be placed inside or externally to your home.
How do you want the lift to look in your home?
As the lift will be a feature in your home for many years to come, it is a good idea to think about the look and feel of the lift as well as the functionality. iKONIC lifts can offer seamless integration ensuring a perfect blend with your home’s decors. Would you like your lift to blend in with its surroundings or stand out as a taking point? Ask the lift supplier for samples and discover the endless possibilities and designs that you may choose from. Lift car doors, walls, flooring, ceilings lighting, and lift call buttons can all be tailored to your taste. iKONIC Lifts offer free consultations and from your brief can issue you ideas and options.
What about the lifts service & maintenance?
Always ask this question before purchasing a lift, the answer you receive will allow you to know how easy your new home lift will be to take care of. Once the lift has been installed your want to enjoy using it stress-free. iKONIC lifts offer service contracts designed for the lift equipment in question so you only pay for what you need, and have total peace of mind. A good service and maintenance plan when followed diligently ensure the lift will run smoothly for many years to come.
In conclusion
There are many things to consider when purchasing the perfect home lift, these points in this post will aid you to choose the right solution for you. If you have any questions regarding a home lift solution, please do not hesitate to contact our team. We are more than happy to help. iKONIC Lifts have solutions to meet all budgets and can attend an onsite survey.
What our clients say
“iKONIC installed our lift in 2012 and carried out the annual testing and maintenance of the lift to my entire satisfaction since… Never had a breakdown”
Brian Thornton
Residential | Malvern
“Received superb service for 14 years highly recommend. I trust ikonic in my home. They’ve gone over and beyond the service they have provided to me”
Patrick Horan
Residential | London
“I must say that I have been extremely satisfied with the initial purchase and then the after sales and servicing from all the team at iKONIC Lifts. ”
David Yallop
Residential | Portsmouth
