Thinking of installing an elevator in your home or business? Wondering if it will add any value? The short answer is, they do. That’s why you shouldn’t view them strictly as an added home improvement expense but also as a strategic investment in your property, yielding you long-term financial returns. When looking at the real… Read more »
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Planning Commercial Elevator Upgrades for Highest ROI
Elevators make up an important part of any commercial property, providing a safe and efficient way for guests to move around your building. They can also have a big impact on your property’s overall value. Got old or outdated elevators? Planning for a commercial upgrade can give your property value a boost as well.Check out… Read more »
Elevator Modernization: What Does it Mean and Why is it Important?
safety, technology and aesthetics. This must be done every so often to ensure your systems are optimized and you’re providing the best value to your tenants, employees, patients, guests, residents and more. It’s inevitable: parts with your elevator will break down and require repair or replacement. Staying on top of those developments is key. Sometimes… Read more »
3 Main Components to Consider in Elevator Design
The right elevator cab design will add great value to your building, affecting passenger convenience, comfort and safety. Here are some of the most effective and important cab design considerations to think about. 1. Customized Entrance When designing the entrance to your elevators, make sure the immediate area looks welcoming. A big part of that… Read more »
Preparing a Budget for Your Home Elevator
In the market for a home elevator? Congrats! It will make a great addition to your house, something that will come in handy for everyone in the family. But just as you would when planning anything else – a vacation, a car purchase, etc. – it’s important to come up with a budget first so… Read more »
Elevator Updates Without Service Interruption
As a building manager or owner, you know the important of regular updates to your elevator systems. Such updates not only address important safety features, they modernize your elevators with all the latest gadgets and functionality. But you also don’t want to cause too much disruption to your tenants, clients, or customers while the update… Read more »
Adding Elevators as a Renter Upgrade
If you own an apartment building and want to retain more satisfied renters, consider adding an elevator or two to your property. This upgrade will not only increase satisfaction of renters, it will also increase the functionality and property value of your building. If your apartment building is more than two stories tall, it may… Read more »
Saving Money by Providing Upkeep to Machinery
By making modernizations and updates to your elevator machinery, you can not only extend the life of your units and parts, but you can also save money on replacement and energy costs. Check out a few updates you can make to your lifts, stair chairs and elevators that can save you cash in the long… Read more »
Modernizing Your Elevators as a Property Manager
If you are a property manager of a building with elevators, at some point you will be faced with the prospect of upgrading your system to modernize your offerings. This is for safety as well as comfort and convenience. So, what exactly is elevator modernization? Also known as elevator lift replacement, this involves the complete… Read more »
Giving Your Elevator a Facelift Without Closing Operation
If you desperately need to update, upgrade or modernize your elevator but can’t afford the shut down in operation that comes with it, you may be putting off this project for that very reason. But safety is at stake, so you can’t put it off forever. In high rises where there are several elevators taking… Read more »