Home lift costs explained: What you need to know

For many Australian families, maintaining independence inside the home is essential, especially when stairs become a challenge for older family members or those with mobility difficulties. While home lifts are often viewed primarily as accessibility devices, they also offer a range of practical conveniences that enhance daily living for everyone.

More Than Mobility Assistance: Uses for a Compact Home Lift

A Compact Home Lift is more than a mobility aid, it is a smart addition that saves time, reduces physical strain and brings ease to everyday tasks. Whether it is carrying groceries between floors, moving laundry baskets or transporting heavy items, these lifts provide a practical solution that enhances your lifestyle.

Carrying Heavy Loads with Ease

Straining to carry shopping bags or heavy boxes up and down stairs can be risky and tiring. Using a home lift safely transports your groceries, parcels or home supplies in seconds, reducing fatigue and the chance of accidents.

Reducing Physical Strain for Carers and Family Members

For those assisting older or less mobile relatives, the lift takes the physical burden out of helping around the home. Tasks that once required extra care and effort become simpler and safer.

Saving Time and Effort

A quick and quiet Compact Home Lift can move between floors in under 30 seconds, meaning you spend less time managing household chores and more time enjoying your home.

Why Choose Compact Home Lifts

Compact Home Lifts offers two specially designed models ideal for family homes across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.

Feature Compact Elegance Compact Elegance Plus
Passenger Capacity Two persons Wheelchair accessible and walking aids
Footprint Compact 0.8m² Slightly larger 1.44m²
Installation Under 2 days, minimal building work Under 2 days, minimal building work
Power Requirement Standard 10amp power outlet Standard 10amp power outlet
Key Safety Features Emergency stop, sensors, backup power Enhanced accessibility safety features

Both models come with industry-leading safety sensors, reliable emergency stop functions, back-up power supplies and a 7-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind around the clock.

Designed for Easy Installation and Flexibility

Compact Home Lifts require only a simple ceiling aperture rather than a traditional shaft, making installation fast and non-disruptive to your home’s existing structure. These lifts fit discreetly even in small spaces, such as closets, allowing flexible placement throughout your home.

Real Australians, Real Stories

Sonya from New South Wales shared, “The cost was very reasonable with no hidden additions, and the advice we received was excellent.” Barry from Victoria noted, “Our lift has enabled us to stay in our home and has made moving between floors effortless.” These testimonials reflect how Compact Home Lifts enhances everyday convenience and preserves independent living.

Future-Proof Your Home

Beyond meeting current mobility needs, installing a Compact Home Lift helps future-proof your residence, ensuring ongoing accessibility as family needs evolve. With quick installation times and affordable pricing starting at $31,000, it is a practical investment in your family’s independence and quality of life.

 

Experience the convenience and independence a Compact Home Lift can bring to your home. Contact us for a free consultation for a free quote or visit our Melbourne and Sydney showrooms to see the lifts in action.

 

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With 2,500+ installed lifts, Compact Home Lifts is a leading Australian provider of electric home lifts.

  • Reliable
  • Affordable
  • 2 Day Installation
  • 7 Year Warranty