Custom-Fit Home Elevators for Indian Homes
Home Elevators Custom Fit to Fit Most Design Configurations For Villas, Apartments, and Bungalows
What Is It?
Residential lifts that are custom-fit are designed to fit into the unique floor plans (or architectural configurations) of the majority of homes sold in India. Unlike traditional lifts that are available as “off-the-shelf” products, these residential elevators are built specifically to fit into the unique space available in the owner’s home. This could be through the open space of a staircase void, within a corner of a living area, or through the center of a floor.
The design of custom-fit home elevators created by Elite Elevators has been specifically designed with the living environment of Indian homes in mind, allowing for seamless integration into villas, apartments, bungalows, and duplex homes without compromising the structural or aesthetic characteristics of these homes.
Why Is It Important?
The layout design (and distribution of available space for a home elevator) of Indian homes is diverse, with an array of possible floor heights, load-bearing structures, and floor space available. As such, most standard lifts do not offer the required floor height, load-bearing capacity, and available space for installation. In the event that a standard lift will fit, excessive civil works must be performed to accommodate the elevator, and/or significant compromise to the interior design of the existing home will occur.
By contrast, Custom Fit Residential Elevators provide a solution to this problem by being able to customize the fit (to the individual homeowner’s specific requirements) rather than expecting the homeowner to accommodate the installation of an elevator. By providing the homeowner with a custom-fit elevator, the amount of construction-related disruption to the existing home is minimal. Ultimately, a homeowner can add mobility vertically at any stage of construction.
Who Will Benefit from This Solution?
The Custom-Fit Home Elevator is best suited to homeowners constructing or upgrading their own homes, bungalows, or duplexes that cannot be designed to the same specifications as commercial buildings.
Homeowners who are redeveloping existing homes and have concerns about future usability by family members; multi-generational or multi-family households planning for future accessibility; and those who desire to install a residential lift that blends seamlessly into the architectural and aesthetic design of their residence are ideal candidates for this product.
Technical Specs
Compatible with All Types of Houses
Designed specifically to accommodate a variety of residential layouts commonly found in India, including compact footprints and irregularly laid-out floors.
Installation Flexibility
Installed either inside a home or on the outside of a house, depending on the amount of available space or architectural style preference.
Custom Size
Cabin size, door location, and maximum vertical travel height can all be customised according to the existing property’s conditions and user requirements.
Structural Flexibility
Designed and engineered to be installed within an existing structure with minimal to no structural modifications, making the elevator ideal for retrofitting.
Interior Design Integration
Often integrates visually into the home’s interior environment through specific custom finishes and layout options.
Safety Standards
Manufactured using internationally certified components and meeting required safety standards for residential applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can home elevators fit in most residential homes in India?
Yes. A custom-fit home elevator is constructed using the home’s floor plans, available space, and height, and therefore can be integrated within villas, bungalows, apartments, and duplex properties without making any major structural modifications.
2. What is customisation for home elevators? Is it just design or is it structural as well?
Customisation applies to both the design and the structural components of the elevator. Site-specific dimensions, component placement, and maximum travel height are adapted to the property, while cabin layout can be tailored to personal and functional preferences.
3. Are custom-fit home elevators time-consuming to build, and do they require large civil work?
No. Custom-fit elevators are designed to minimise civil work by adapting to existing structures. In most cases, installation can be completed without extensive excavation or major structural changes.
4. Can custom-fit elevators be installed in existing homes?
Yes. Custom-fit elevators are especially suitable for existing and occupied homes, as their design philosophy focuses on minimal disruption to everyday living.
5. Is the performance or safety of a custom-fit elevator lower than that of standardised elevators?
No. All custom-fit elevators use standardised, internationally certified components and are engineered to deliver safe, stable, and reliable performance regardless of layout variations.