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Home Elevators in Summit, NJ
For nearly a century, Inclinator® has been producing home elevators.
Accessible Home Elevators in Summit, NJ
We’ve helped Summit residents integrate modern accessibility into their historic homes without compromising architectural character. Whether your property is near the Summit Downtown Historic District or in one of the surrounding neighborhoods, our residential elevators adapt to your home’s unique layout. Each installation meets ASME A17.1/CSA B44 safety standards and fits discreetly into compact spaces.
Installing a home elevator in Summit delivers practical advantages for homeowners:
- Preserve your investment: Many Summit homes were built before 1960 and feature multi-story layouts with narrow staircases. An elevator allows you to fully utilize every level while protecting original architectural elements.
- Simplify your movement between levels: Move between floors with minimal effort and eliminate the burden of carrying groceries or other items up stairs.
- Age comfortably in place: Maintain access to all areas of your home as your needs evolve, avoiding the disruption of relocating from a neighborhood you value.
SINCE 1924
Our Five-Step Installation Process
The following straightforward process is how we take a residential elevator in Summit 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.
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Design Your Elevator
Inclinator elevators offer extensive customization to complement Summit’s diverse architectural styles.
Walls
You can choose between hardwood or contemporary laminate styles that coordinate with your existing decor.
Floors
Choose high-grade laminate floors, or select plain unfinished oak for custom finishing.
Lighting
Each installation includes two LED lights as standard. You can choose to upgrade to four lights or configure custom lighting to match your preferences.
Ceilings
Ceiling selections depend on your chosen cab model. Choose from basic white, wood laminate to match your walls or a dome style.
Fixtures
Panels and stations are available in three finish options. You can also choose from wood, metal or acrylic handrails.
Reach out to Your Inclinator Dealer
You’ll work with authorized Inclinator dealers for professional installation and ongoing support and maintenance. Your dealer manages every phase, ensuring your elevator operates safely and reliably in your home.
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