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How to Install a Home Elevator | Ask This Old House

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Ask This Old House Host Kevin O’Connor helps an accessibility contractor install a home elevator for a young man with disabilities.
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Time: Several days

Cost: $25,000 – 35,000

Shopping List:
Hydraulic home elevator lift
Home elevator enclosure

Steps:
1. Pour concrete pad for the base of the elevator.
2. Hoist the tower section with a chain pull and level it in place with a level.
3. Stabilize the tower by attaching the legs with bolts and washers using a drill/driver.
4. Hoist the second section of the tower on top of the first portion with a chain pull.
5. The first and second sections of the tower are combined using bolts and washers.
6. Fill the reservoir for the hydraulics with transmission fluid.
7. Place platform base on top of the legs.
8. Secure the platform with bolts and washers using a drill/driver.
9. Place the floor on top of the platform and secure it with fasteners.
10. Secure 42-inch panels on three sides of the platform.
11. Install enclosure around the lift to keep out rain, snow and wind.

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  5. My Aunt had an elevator installed in her home. She has a large 2 story, my Uncle passed away a few years ago, so when she had a fall coming down the stairs she had one installed. I'm so happy we live in a time where we have technology to assist those to remain independent.

  8. My great grandmothers house has an elevator going from the dining room to the second-floor bedroom. This elevator was installed about 25 years ago, and it is 100% fail safe. It gets an inspection every year. It worked out very well for my great grandmother who had a lot of problems with the stairs. This was a very quick and convenient option for her.

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