Stiltz Home Elevators in Canada offer cost effective and stylish elevators that operate on a modern shaftless system. This innovation in residential elevator models has opened a rapidly expanding market for quiet, elegant, and stylish lifts with a wide range of benefits.
Due to the self-supporting structure of the Stiltz elevator and only a small aperture required for the lift to travel between floors, it can take as little as one day for it to be installed.
The Stiltz lifts are ideal for homeowners with mobility concerns and older people who are beginning to find the stairs challenging when moving around their property.
This type of product is also ideal for users looking to future-proof their homes which will enable them to live in the home they love for longer buy reducing the risk of trips or falls. Modern shaftless elevators are also ideal to fit into large and elegant homes to make a stylish addition for comfortable living.
1. How much does a shaftless home elevator cost in Canada?
The cost of a home elevator depends upon the lift selected, and the nature of the installation, but expect the costs to be between $20,550 CAD up to $68,500 CAD.
The cost of a Stiltz Home Elevator is very competitive compared to the residential elevator cost of other manufacturers in Canada because its innovative design means that the lift does not need a separate machine room to operate or require an elevator pit. A Stiltz elevator price will depend on the model, size, and installation, A shaftless home elevator is likely to be much less expensive than other traditional home elevator alternatives.
2. Are residential elevators worth it?
Price and value are a personal consideration depending upon your individual circumstances. Stair lifts may be cheaper than shaftless hydraulic elevators but does have their drawbacks as the user may not be able to get on and off the machine independently.
Users also cannot transport other items as easily such as mobility equipment including wheelchairs and walking frames or indeed, household items such as the washing basket or vacuum cleaner. Elevators often work effectively as dumbwaiters. Stairlifts can also require a lot of space and may require handrails to be removed making the stairs less safe for other members of the household.
The cost of a residential elevator can be far lower than the price of a care home or rehabilitation after injury making it a great investment in health and wellbeing. Due to the rise in interest in home elevators this can increase the value and desirability of a home.
Value also comes down to the benefits to quality of life as owners often report a renewed sense of life, energy, and purpose when they install a lift at home. Simple house tasks become a lot easier and less onerous giving more time and space for exercise, hobbies, and socialising.
3. How much weight can a shaftless elevator hold?
A Stiltz Home Elevator is designed to take up to 375lbs / 170kg in weight. There is a weight sensor that detects if weight is unevenly distributed or too heavy. This stops the lift from operating if the weight limit has been reached.
4. Can you put an elevator in any house?
Stiltz Home Elevators are extremely compact and self-supporting with all the machinery housed neatly within the unit. This makes a Stiltz lift stylish and elegant but also expands the options of where a lift can be fitted into any home.
The elevator is typically installed in a downstairs hallway or living room up to landing area or master room, but it can also be slotted into the centre of a stairwell or inside a closet. The Stiltz lifts do not require load bearing walls and travel through the floor on a unique dual rail system.
5. How safe are home elevators?
Stiltz home elevators are extremely safe and easy to use. In addition to the weight sensors, the lifts are fitted with an emergency stop button, a fall arrest mechanism, and a key switch to turn the elevator off.
The elevator design has been carefully crafted to make the area safe to use with soft lighting and a light curtain that stops the lift if it is breached. When the lift is in a downstairs position a lid fills the hole so that the area can be used without risk of trips. There is also a sensor that detects any objects in the way and stops the lift so that the hazard can be moved before the lift descends.