Residential Vertical Platform Lifts Are a Great Option for Niagara, MI, Homeowners

A young woman in a wheelchair lift that's mounted next to a flight of outdoor stairs.The front door of your home in Niagara, Michigan, should be an access point, not an obstacle. And yet, that’s exactly what it may become if it’s at the top of a flight of steps and you use a wheelchair. Ramps are one way to transition from ground level to an elevated porch and back again, but the greater the distance between the two, the longer the pathway required. For homes with small yards, the required space may be more than is available. And even if the ramp technically fits, it might take up so much room that it crowds out everything else. Residential vertical platform lifts avoid this problem because they are far more compact. Operating much like an elevator, platform lifts—also called wheelchair or porch lifts—provide a safe, reliable means of accessing a raised porch, deck, or even second-floor balcony. And the Barrier Free Store is the company to turn to for premium Bruno outdoor and indoor lifts.

Taking Mobility to New Heights

When you reach out to the Barrier Free Store for a residential vertical platform lift, your project will begin with a complimentary home assessment. One of our representatives will visit at your convenience, inspect your home and property, discuss your accessibility needs, take measurements, and answer all your questions. Your wheelchair lift will be custom made to fit your home like a glove. It will also feature:

  • A lifting capacity of up to 750 pounds
  • A vertical lift of up to 14 feet
  • Safety sensors that will automatically stop the lift if an obstruction is detected
  • A standard backup battery system on models 10 feet or higher and an optional system on models lower than that
  • Easy-to-use controls
  • Automatically folding gates

You can also opt for a cold-weather package with additional protection for batteries and electronics—perfect for cities like Niagara, MI, that have their fair share of frigid days.

If you would like to learn more about having a residential vertical platform lift installed at your home, reach out to the Barrier Free Store today. When it comes to improving home accessibility, our name says it all!

“My stair climber has made it possible for me to stay in my home and I am pleased with the bathroom remodel/updates. The employees are very friendly, efficient, helpful, and polite!”

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“My dad’s strength deteriorated over a short period of time due to medicines he needed to take. Your company provided prompt service. We most appreciated the person who had the foresight to have a stair lift in stock because my dad basically needed an emergency installation for his safety and mine, so we could safely get upstairs. Thank you to everyone for your kindness and quick assistance at a difficult time. My dad loves the lift!”

“I am extremely satisfied with the lift and all who worked on it. Thank you for everything!”

“My stair climber has made it possible for me to stay in my home and I am pleased with the bathroom remodel/updates. The employees are very friendly, efficient, helpful, and polite!”

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