To have a home renovation, including getting a lift installed on your property, is not a decision that should ever be taken on a whim. From the start, through the planning, the installation, and for many years after it has been installed, there are considerations that you need to make. Throughout that process, there will be some decisions that you need to make which have more importance than others. These are decisions that can make the difference between a successful installation and an unsuccessful one.
Want to know what those decisions are? Excellent, because by asking certain questions and answering them, you are giving yourself all the information you need to make decisions that will ensure that the residential lift which is installed in your home is the right one for you and your family. Here are what we believe to be 5 of the most important decisions you must make about your new home lift.
#1 Do You Need A Home Lift?
You might be reading this having already decided you want a home lift, but we ask you to revisit that decision to make certain that you need or want one. Not that we are trying to talk you out of having a home lift installed; in fact, quite the opposite. Going through and confirming the positive reasons why you believe a home lift would benefit you and your family and justifying your decision will give you the necessary confidence to make other decisions that follow.
#2 Who Is Going To Install Your Home Lift?
Before you choose the specifics of your residential lift and consider the budget, you must first decide which home lift installation company you are going to use. This is vital to the success of this project, so take your time. Look for past installations, customer reviews, the company’s history, and whether they offer written quotations, provide guarantees, and offer maintenance are some of the indicators that a lift installation company is professional, legitimate, and trustworthy.
#3 What Size Home Lift Do You Need?
There will be different factors that apply to different households for this decision. One might be that the lift is being installed because a member of the family requires a wheelchair, and thus the size has to take account of that. Another might be the number of people who live on the property. Another factor is going to be the size of the property and the advice your lift installation company gives you as to what size lift can be accommodated within the available space.
#4 What Lift Style Will Suit Your Property?
Once the practicalities of your residential lift have been established, such as its size, you can then consider the aesthetics of your new home lift. The styles available are plentiful, and that applies to both the interior and the exterior of the lift. Different materials will also need to be considered, given that each provides a different style and finish. In all cases, ensure that your new lift compliments the interior of your home and thus maximises the increase in value of your property.
#5 What Is The Necessary Budget?
Once you have made all the decisions outlined above, you should now be at the potion where you can decide upon your budget. We say decide because it is almost certain that even within some of the specifics of your lift installation, there will still be some options that either increase or decrease the overall cost of the project. You will obviously know what your budget is and what you can afford, so it is time to decide and commit to it.
