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Inclinator® has served as the original American home elevator manufacturer for almost a century.
American-Built Home Elevators in Franklin Lakes, NJ
Inclinator® has served as the original American home elevator manufacturer for almost a century. Throughout Franklin Lakes and Bergen County, property owners turn to our systems for secure vertical mobility in custom estates and multi-story residences. Whether your home sits among the borough’s wooded surroundings or on one of the area’s spacious lots, our elevators deliver ASME A-17.1 section 5.3/CSA B44 compliant performance. Each system provides the accessibility you need across every level.
Homeowners recognize several important benefits of installing a home elevator in Franklin Lakes, including:
- Long-term residence continuity: Large estate properties require planning for future accessibility. An elevator lets you navigate your home comfortably as your needs change, without the disruption of relocating.
- Elevated property distinction: Franklin Lakes’ exclusive real estate market rewards homes with premium features. Elevator installation differentiates your property from comparable listings and broadens buyer appeal.
- Efficient spatial footprint: Inclinator elevators typically require only closet-sized dimensions, preserving your floor plan while adding functionality throughout multiple stories.
Our Five-Step Installation Process
The following straightforward process is how we take a residential elevator in Franklin Lakes 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 applicable elevator permit requirements have been satisfied.
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Your Customization Options
Inclinator offers extensive personalization to match your home.
- Walls: Artificial hardwood and laminate wall treatments are available in numerous finishes to complement your interior.
- Floors: Select from laminate flooring in various colors and textures. Unfinished oak is available for homeowners who prefer custom stains.
- Lighting: Your elevator includes two LED lights. Upgrade to four lights for enhanced brightness, or configure your own setup.
- Ceilings: The 100 cab features a standard white ceiling. Alternatives include wood grain, with the exception of the 500 cab, which has an acrylic dome.
- Fixtures: Three control panel finish selections are available. Wood handrails are standard across most cabs. The 500 provides rounded acrylic or metal options for a modern aesthetic.





