FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for Home Lifts and Stair Lifts in Australia
1. What is the average cost of home lifts in Australia?
The average cost of home lifts in Australia varies between $25,000 to $75,000. This wide price range considers the type of lift, average number of floors, customisations and elevator technology. For precise figures, we recommend contacting your preferred home lift company in Australia.
2. How much does it cost to install a lift in a two-storey house in Australia?
The cost of a two-storey home lift in Australia starts from $45,000 and can go up to $65,000. This is the cost of a standard home lift. If you want a more luxurious option, you are looking at a price upwards of $100,000.
3. Can home elevators in Australia be customised to fit with my home’s design and layout?
Absolutely! Home elevators in Australia offer seamless customisation capabilities. Most home elevator companies in Australia offer customisation for the elevator’s walls, doors, interior aspects, shaft colours and more. This allows you to match the home elevator’s aesthetic to your home decor and layout.
4. Can existing Australian homes accommodate a retrofitted shaftless home elevator?
Yes, existing homes in Australia can seamlessly accommodate a retrofitted shaftless home elevator. Elite Elevators offers international standard home elevators that are ideal for retrofitting. The brand’s home elevators can be integrated into existing homes hassle-free and without complex structural modifications.
5. How does the cost of a stairlift vary for multi-story homes?
Since multi-storey homes require more stops and a customised track length, the cost will increase or decrease depending on the number of floors. On average, a stairlift costs between $5,000 to $60,000 — this range indicates how the price can increase based on the final number of stops for your stairlift.
6. What Australian standards and regulations apply to home elevators in Australia?
AS1735 is the safety code that all home elevators in Australia must comply with. This safety code, first implemented in 2016, offers a comprehensive set of rules and regulations for the safe installation and use of home elevators in Australia.
7. What safety features should I look for in a residential elevator in Australia?
Safety is a paramount consideration for residential elevators in Australia. To ensure your residential elevator offers maximum protection, look for battery backup systems, emergency stop buttons, emergency phone connection, over-speed sensors, live monitoring and a manual unlocking key.
8. What is the size of a small lift for a home in Australia?
In Australia, a good-quality small home lift is available at a minimum size of 900 mm x 940 mm and a maximum size of 1440 mm x 1540 mm.
9. Are financing options or payment plans available for Elite Elevators?
Yes, Elite Elevators offers financing options and payment plans for their home mobility solutions in Australia. To check eligibility, contact Elite Elevators here – 1300-319-878
10. What is the safest home lift available in Australia?
Elite Elevators offers the safest home lifts in Australia. Our home lifts comply with European home safety codes EN 81-41 (for home lifts), EN 81-40 (for stairlifts) and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. In addition to this, our home lifts in Australia are embedded with several safety layers such as a GSM line, two sources of battery backup, a mechanical key, an emergency lowering button, and a trapdoor. This ensures our passengers experience complete peace of mind while using our home lifts in Australia.