Residential access
Indoor or outdoor access for porches, garages, decks, and split-level homes—designed to help someone stay in the home and routines they love.
Quote a residential lift →Safer access without leaving the life you love
Stay in the home you love. Find the lift that fits.
When stairs, porches, decks, or split-level entries become harder to manage, moving is not the only answer. Compare practical lift options that help someone age in place with greater safety, confidence, and independence.
- From a 3-inch level change to 20 feet
- Indoor or outdoor access
- Residential, community, and cargo options
- Factory-direct guidance and pricing
Real customer installation3 in–20 ftTravel heights
750 lbStandard capacity
36 × 48 inStandard platform
Factory directNo dealer markup
The outcome matters most
The goal is not simply reaching another level. It is staying connected to home.
Keep using the front door, porch, garage, deck, and rooms that hold the routines you know. The right lift can restore access without asking a family to rebuild its life around the stairs.
We start with the person, the space, and what independence needs to look like there.
Choose the need, not a model number
Start with the life or space the lift needs to support.
A homeowner aging in place, a church welcoming every visitor, and a business moving materials do not need the same configuration. Choose the closest fit and we will narrow the rest.
Community and commercial
Practical access for churches, dance studios, nonprofits, nursing and rehabilitation facilities, offices, and other shared spaces.
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Cargo-only lifts
Open, durable platforms for materials, equipment, and inventory. Cargo lifts are never intended to carry a person.
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See Used LiftsUsed lifts are private-sale listings with availability, condition, and pricing that change by unit.
Product pricing
Know the product range before the call.
Station height is measured from the lower floor to the upper landing. That measurement determines the lift configuration and product band.
Through 34 inches: often ships fully assembled for a prepared site. 35–43 inches: ships partially assembled. 44 inches and above: uses the tall base-bracket configuration secured to the structure.
Price My Project3 inches–43 inches
Short-rise configuration$4,493–$5,742
44 inches–7 ft 11 in
Tall base-bracket configuration$5,999–$6,749
8 ft–11 ft 11 in
Configured for the exact landing height$6,507–$7,257
12 ft–15 ft 11 in
Higher residential or facility landing$6,765–$7,515
16 ft–20 ft
Maximum standard travel range$7,223–$7,973
Product only. Shipping, site preparation, installation, taxes, and selected add-ons are separate. Cargo-only configurations are generally priced approximately 15% below comparable standard product pricing. Community short-rise products through 43 inches are generally priced approximately 10% below standard short-rise product pricing.
FREE HOME ACCESS GUIDELift options, pricing & quote preparationREAD ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE PDFWant the complete comparison?
Keep the Affordable Lifts guide for your planning conversation.
Read the brochure online or download the PDF for a clear, book-style overview of lift applications, sizing, pricing considerations, and the information that helps us quote your project faster.
Platform and gate planning
Choose the travel path that fits the space.
The standard 36 × 48-inch platform handles a wheelchair in a straight-through layout. Larger platforms are available when a caregiver rides with the user or a turn is required.
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Straight-through
Enter on the left and exit on the right, or travel the opposite direction. A 36 × 48-inch platform is the standard wheelchair-friendly choice.
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90-degree turn
Enter from either side and exit through the front. Platform size depends on the wheelchair, rider, and whether a caregiver is helping.
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Same-side entry and exit
Use one left, right, or front opening and return through the same side. Openings may be configured with or without gates as appropriate.
Wheelchair plus caregiver: we typically recommend a 36 × 60-inch platform for straight-through travel. For a 90-degree turn, the team will confirm the smallest platform that allows safe, comfortable movement within the available 44-inch depth and 70-inch width limits.
Factory-direct process
From a few photos to a lift built for the site.
You do not need perfect measurements to begin. We need enough context to understand the landing, approach, and intended user.
Share the space
Send wide photos, an estimated rise, ZIP code, and how the lift will be used.
Confirm the layout
We help select the platform, gate path, controls, base system, and options.
Receive the quote
Get a written product and delivery quote with the configuration clearly described.
Build and deliver
Your lift is manufactured in Lynchburg and prepared for shipment or pickup.
Quote preparation video
Get a faster, more accurate quote.
Watch this walkthrough before you measure or take photos. It shows the details that prevent delays and reduce follow-up questions.
- Measure lower floor to upper landing.
- Take wide photos from several angles.
- Show railings, walls, gates, and nearby power.
- Include the approach and intended travel path.
Free project review
Tell us about the space.
Start with what you know. An estimated height and wide photos are enough for the first conversation. A sales representative will review the request as a lead and contact you to qualify the project.
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(434) 830-5425 for sales and quote help.
(434) 830-5425 for sales and quote help.
No obligation. Your information is used only to evaluate and respond to your lift project.
Common questions
What people usually need to know first.
Can the lift be installed indoors or outdoors?
Yes. Residential and community lifts can be configured for indoor or outdoor use around the site.
How high can the lift travel?
Affordable Lifts serves level changes from approximately 3 inches up to 20 feet.
Is a cargo lift safe for people?
No. Cargo-only lifts are for materials, equipment, and inventory and must never transport a person.
Do I need exact measurements before requesting a quote?
No. An estimated rise, ZIP code, and wide photos are enough to start the first project review.
What is included in the product price?
The published ranges are product-only. Shipping, site preparation, installation, taxes, and selected options are separate.
Can a church or nonprofit use a short lift?
Yes. Short-rise community products are especially practical for modest level changes. The property must already have an entry solution in place that satisfies its applicable accessibility requirements.
Ready to make access feel possible again?
Tell us the height, the space, and how the lift will be used. We will help you narrow the right configuration.