Home Elevators

What used to be considered a luxury far beyond the means of most homeowners is now becoming a more common sight in many homes. I’m speaking, of course, about the home elevator. A home elevator allows you to access two, maybe three levels of your home when using the stairs becomes impossible. Think about it. If you were to become disabled or you decide to stay in your home as you age, you could lose access to the upper floors of your home. That’s why Sadler Construction, using our Lifestage Home Design approach, recommends many new home builders factor in the possibility of an elevator when designing a home. You can do this by designing and building closets on each floor, right on top of one another.  And in the event your life changes,  you can turn those closets into an elevator shaft with absolutely no structural change needed in your home. So, while it’s usually possible to install an elevator in any two story homes, you can reduce cost and labor in later years (usually retirement years — not earning years) by making your home Lifestage Ready. Here’s a video of a typical home elevator…

If you would like to learn more about home elevators, or other assistive products for the home, please call Sadler Construction at 919.678.0303.