Best residential elevators made in America
As the original U.S. home elevator company, Inclinator® has been providing Short Hills homeowners with safe, reliable home elevators for almost a century.
Home Elevators in Short Hills, NJ
Whether you own an estate near the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum or a home in the area’s neighborhoods, our custom elevators fit seamlessly into your space. These elevators are built in America and designed to meet the ASME A-17.1 section 5.3/CSA B44 safety code, offering complete freedom to access every floor.
Properties in Short Hills, NJ, benefit from home elevators in several meaningful ways, including:
- Maintaining your independence: For homeowners who want to remain in their homes long-term, an elevator provides safe mobility between floors.
- Increasing property value: Adding an elevator can significantly boost resale value. In a community known for luxury properties, an elevator enhances marketability.
- Experiencing space-efficient design: Many Inclinator elevators require only the space of a standard closet, providing mobility solutions without sacrificing square footage.
Our Five-Step Installation Process
The following straightforward process is how we take a residential elevator in Short Hills from design to installation:
Step 1: Consultation & Planning
Homeowner: Contact your local dealer and share any existing home plans or project details.
Dealer: Conduct an onsite consultation (or architectural drawing review) to recommend the best drive system and hoistway layout for your space.
Step 2: Design Selection & Quote
Homeowner: Select your design finishes, including cab style, gates and accessories.
Dealer: Provide a quote based on your specific selections.
Step 3: Technical Drawings & Permits
Homeowner: Review and approve hoistway drawings with your contractor and secure necessary permits (if applicable).
Dealer: Create hoistway drawings with all necessary requirements, and review with homeowner and contractor.
Step 4: Construction & Inspection
Homeowner: Have hoistway built by your contractor to match approved hoistway drawings – including flush door requirements.
Dealer: Coordinate with contractor during construction phase to ensure hoistway is being built per the drawing requirements and inspect hoistway after completion.
Step 5: Installation & Handoff
Homeowner: Attain completed permit paperwork (if applicable), and attend the final review to learn how to operate and maintain your new elevator.
Dealer: Install elevator, perform safety testing, demonstrate proper operation and ensure that applicable elevator permit requirements have been satisfied.
Increased Home Value
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Seamless 5-Step Process
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Your Customization Options
Each Inclinator elevator can be tailored to complement your home’s aesthetic, from interior finishes to functional fixtures.
Walls
Choose from hardwood finishes or contemporary laminates that coordinate with your interior design.
Floors
We offer laminate flooring, which provides durability in various styles and colors. We also offer plain unfinished oak for custom finishes.
Lighting
Standard installations feature two LED lights, which can be upgraded to four. You can also choose to do your own lighting if preferred.
Ceilings
Ceiling options vary by cab model. Our basic 100 cab features a white ceiling, while the other cabs offer wood grain, except for the 500, which includes a plexiglass dome.
Fixtures
Control panels feature one of three finish options. Wood handrails come standard on most of our cabs. For the 500, you can pick from rounded acrylic or metal handrails to match your style.





