Vertical platform lifts for homes and buildings
A wheelchair lift, also known as a vertical platform lift, is a space-saving way to make a home or business wheelchair accessible. It is widely used in schools, places of worship and other public buildings as well as private houses.
Our team is available from the planning stage onward. The Apex range is fully code compliant and meets national and local safety standards, which takes the guesswork out of adding a platform lift to your project. Pick from the Apex Green, Apex Hydro, Apex Complete and Apex Elite.
The Apex Green is a vertical platform lift with a tower that houses the mechanical parts, giving a rugged, reliable system that stands up to severe weather.
The Apex Green is an economical wheelchair lift that travels up to 6 feet. That makes it well suited to a porch at home or the entrance of a small business that needs to provide accessible entry.
The Apex Hydro suits indoor and outdoor settings, residential or commercial, from a backyard deck to an office lobby.
The Apex Complete is our factory enclosure model. It is designed for outdoor use, keeping the rider partly or fully out of the weather, and it is also popular in commercial settings where an enclosure is required by code.
The Apex Elite is the most luxurious vertical platform lift we offer, made for high-end commercial buildings and homes.
A flight of steps can be an impossible barrier for someone in a wheelchair or on a scooter. Nationwide Lifts of New York supplies and installs Apex platform lifts at homes, shops, offices and places of worship around Glens Falls, Albany and Poughkeepsie.
After assessing the rise, the access and the code requirements, we advise on the most suitable lift, install it, test it and show you how to use it.
A ramp has to run a long way to stay at a safe slope, which is why it only suits a low rise. A vertical platform lift raises the rider straight up to porch or deck height from a compact base. See wheelchair ramp vs platform lift for a full comparison, and porch lifts in Upstate New York for advice on our winters.
Where a staircase is the obstacle, an inclined platform lift, a stair lift or a home elevator may be the better choice.
Requirements vary from one municipality to the next. We tell you what applies where you live and take care of what the installation requires.
Very little. It needs a level pad at the lower level, slightly larger than the platform, and a clear landing at the top. We measure your space during a site visit.
That depends on the size and capacity of the platform. Tell us who will be using the lift and we will recommend a model to suit.
Platform lifts are available with battery backup or a manual lowering feature. We explain the options for each model.
