Advantages of a Home Elevator and Financing Options in Scottsdale, Arizona

Advantages of a Home Elevator and Financing Options in Scottsdale, Arizona

Home elevator installation in Scottsdale, Arizona

Celtic Elevator – Your Trusted Home Elevator Installer in Scottsdale, Arizona

Are you considering adding a home elevator to your property in Scottsdale, Arizona? If so, you’ll be glad to know that there are numerous advantages to having one installed. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of a home elevator, discuss the cost involved, financing options available, and highlight the expertise of Celtic Elevator, a top-notch installer in Phoenix, Arizona.

 

Advantages of a Home Elevator:

  1. Increased Accessibility: One of the primary advantages of a home elevator is improved accessibility. Whether you have family members with mobility challenges, elderly individuals, or simply want the convenience of easy movement between floors, a home elevator provides a safe and efficient solution.
  1. Enhanced Home Value: Installing a residential elevator can significantly increase the value of your property. Homebuyers, especially those with specific accessibility requirements, are willing to pay a premium for homes equipped with elevators. It is a wise investment that adds both functionality and value to your home.
  1. Convenience and Comfort: Carrying heavy items, such as groceries or furniture, up and down the stairs can be a strenuous task. With a home elevator, you can effortlessly transport these items between floors, making daily chores easier and more convenient.

 

Cost of a Home Elevator:

The cost of a home elevator installation in Scottsdale, Arizona, depends on various factors such as the type of elevator, size, design, and customization options. On average, a residential elevator installation can range from $20,000 to $50,000. It’s essential to consult with a professional elevator company like Celtic Elevator to get an accurate estimate based on your specific requirements.

 

Financing Options:

If you’re concerned about the upfront cost of a home elevator, rest assured that there are financing options available. Celtic Elevator offers flexible financing plans that allow you to spread out the cost over time. This ensures that you can enjoy the benefits of a home elevator without straining your finances. Contact Celtic Elevator for more information on financing options tailored to your needs.

 

Why Choose Celtic Elevator?

Celtic Elevator is a leading home elevator installer in Phoenix, Arizona, renowned for its expertise and exceptional service. Here’s why you should consider Celtic Elevator for your home elevator installation:

  1. Experience: Celtic Elevator has over a decade of experience in the industry. They have successfully installed numerous residential elevators in Scottsdale, Arizona, and surrounding areas, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  1. 5-Star Service: With a strong focus on customer service, Celtic Elevator has earned a stellar reputation. They prioritize client needs, offering personalized solutions and excellent support throughout the installation process.
  1. Expert Team: Celtic Elevator boasts a team of skilled professionals who are knowledgeable in all aspects of home elevator installation. They stay updated with the latest industry trends and utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver superior results.

Let’s Be Adventurers!

Happy Friday!

This weekend on our adventurer series we will be going to Berlin! We will be staying at the Radisson Blu Hotel! Have you stayed there? Inside the Radisson is the Berliln Sea Life Center. The main attraction is an 82 foot cylindrical  acrylic glass aquarium. Can you guess what is at the center of this aquarium? Inside the center is a transparent glass elevator!

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Photo Credit: Dellex

The aquarium is 36 feet across. This is the largest cylindrical acrylic aquairuim in the world. It holds almost 100 different species of tropical sea life. The feeding and cleaning of the aquarium is performed daily by a few divers. The price to ride the elevator is included in the admittance fee of the Sea Life Center. It takes about five minutes to ride to the top.

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Photo credit: www.jebiga.com

Video credit: PomppuY

Thanks for joining me in Berlin! I hope you enjoyed the trip!

Benefits of a Home Elevator

This beautiful glass elevator was installed by A+ Elevators and Lifts of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA in a home in Provo, Utah.

People are always surprised to hear I work for a residential elevator company. This may be surprising to the people close to me because I have a young family and live in the suburbs. My son, however, plays football for a league in Scottsdale, and he has several friends that have elevators in their home. In Phoenix and surrounding areas, like Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Prescott, Sedona and Tucson, it comes as no surprise that home elevators are a growing trend.

According to the Home Safe Campaign the demand for home elevators has grown dramatically over the last decade due to an aging population and the falling installation costs[1]. More and more homeowners are recognizing the benefit of installing an elevator in their homes. There are three main reasons why your home will benefit from having an elevator. These reasons are functionality, increase in property value, and style.

Functionality

My father owns a home that is built on a hill. They have a very steep set of stairs leading from the garage on to the first level of their home, then a second set of stairs leading to the main living area. A home elevator simplifies their life. Can you imagine lugging 20 bags of groceries up two flights of stairs? NO thank you! At the holidays they decorate every room for Christmas, which means tons of holiday boxes. Up and down, up and down the stairs all day. Home elevators simplify life. Elevators can be helpful with everyday tasks such as carrying laundry and groceries.

A home elevator makes all rooms accessible to a person in a wheelchair, or someone who has trouble using stairs. They offer independence, to freely move between floors with ease. Installing a home elevator gives you the option of being able to stay in your home long after you retire. If you are in the market for a new home it is important to think long term and prepare for a day when you may have trouble going up and down stairs.  Another benefit of owning a home elevator is that it allows relatives or friends with limited mobility to enjoy your home.

Increase Property Value

The second main benefit of owning a home elevator is that they increase a home’s value.  Mary Beth Klatt, on realtormag.org says elevators add value to real estate listings because they allow buyers to maximize the use of their home for years to come. Installing an elevator or buying a home with an existing elevator is a growing trend. According to relatormag.org the desire to be able to age in place, is the major driver behind baby boomers’ spending on home improvements. These home improvement’s include making their home more accessible with chairlifts, elevators, etc. Home improvements are expected to be about 325 billion dollars by the end of 2015. About half of this spending is due to declining mobility.

Style

Homes are an extension of your lifestyle. Home elevators can add functionality in perfect symmetry with its surroundings. Elevators can be made the center show piece of a home, or can blend in seamlessly. Entrances are framed to look like a door. They can be simple or extravagant. Home elevators can be customized to fit your personal style, whether that is a gorgeous modern glass and steel elevator or a very traditional rich wood cab. It is the convenience of a home elevator while also making it an eye catching statement that makes home elevators appealing.

Elevator World recently announced winners of their photo contest for the most beautiful home elevators. Two of the winning pictures are posted here. Elevator World will start taking picture submissions for 2016, in January.

Home elevators enhance style and market value, while also delivering improved accessibility and functionality.  Recently a Tucson home owner, Doug M. made the comment to me:

“Anecdotally, my wife had hip replacement surgery last week and our elevator is now not just a luxury; it is a necessity. And it works flawlessly. See you guys next time around.”

Our customers love their elevators. Home elevators simplify life, increase the value of their home, and add style and luxury. If you are thinking about installing an elevator give us a call to learn more! 

-Ashley

 

Residential Elevator Maintenance

inclinator cab pics

Does your residential elevator require maintenance?

That depends, do you want your elevator to last a long time? Do you want peace of mind that it is operating safely? Yes? Every residential elevator requires regular maintenance. The owner of Celtic Elevator, Shaun Leary, recommends a maintenance every six months. Our maintenance plans provide the highest quality and most reliable service to keep it operating at its optimal performance, in compliance, and up to the highest safety standards.

I recently bought a new car. It is shiny black, with leather interior …I am a little in love with it. During closing the dealer went over the importance of tune ups, including oil changes, tire rotations, checking fluids, etc. To get the longest life span possible of my new car, it is my responsibility to follow through with scheduling to have the tune ups done. If I don’t do these simple tune ups regularly, it will not be able to perform, and there will be expensive repairs.

This is an example, but there are many others, such as an air conditioner, a furnace, a pool. I wouldn’t spend thousands of dollars on new equipment, and then forget about it. Or even think that because it is new, that it will simply work indefinitely. When it comes to elevators waiting to think about a maintenance until something breaks, can be a dangerous mistake. As the home owner it is our responsibility to ensure that our home is safe. We have young children, friends and family that visit often, it could be potentially hazardous, not to mention mortifying, to have something happen when they are in my home, simply because I was negligent on taking care of the maintenance of my home.

This is not a scare tactic. My intention is not for you to call me in a panic to schedule your maintenance. I just don’t want you to call me in a panic on Friday night when your elevator is broken …but it’s OK, you may, I will take care of you. My goal is to inform you of the importance of scheduling regular residential elevator maintenance.

Now that we have established the importance of residential elevator maintenance, you may be wondering what happens during a maintenance? A residential elevator maintenance includes an inspection of all the equipment, including but not limited to rails, rollers, doors and or gate, buttons, lights, batteries and phone. It also includes adjustments and lubrication. These are at the foundation of our maintenance plans. During a maintenance we ensure that everything is in working order, and we will identify any safety issues. Regular residential elevator maintenances keep your elevator functioning at its optimal level, as well as a proactive way to avoid high repair costs.

A properly maintained elevator will continue to enhance your lifestyle and delivers peace of mind.

Keep it running, keep it safe, and keep it maintained.

Call me today to schedule your maintenance!

-Ashley