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Private Residence VPL

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    • Private Residence VPL

    For homes, porches, decks, garages, and other private residential access needs. Explore VPL options designed to help make daily entry and exit safer and easier. A vertical platform lift, often called a VPL or porch lift, helps wheelchair users and others with limited mobility travel safely between levels without using stairs.

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    Key Features:

    Key Features:

    • Vertical platform lifts carry a wheelchair user or person with limited mobility between two levels on a stable platform, providing direct access where stairs are difficult to use and a long ramp is not practical.
    • They can be installed beside a porch, deck, garage entrance, or other raised landing and are available in open, factory-enclosed, and site-built shaftway configurations.
    • Available in three primary configurations: open VPL, enclosed VPL, and shaftway/hoistway VPL Suitable for indoor or outdoor installation, depending on the model and options selected
    • Compact footprint compared with a code-compliant ramp
    • Can often be added to an existing home
    • Commonly used at porches, decks, garages, and raised entrances
    • Requires a level foundation or concrete pad
    • Requires a safe upper landing and top landing gate
    • Multiple platform sizes and entry/exit configurations are available
    • Weather protection and battery backup options are available on most models
    • Enclosed models provide additional weather protection and reduce the need for some site-built guarding
    • Shaftway models can be integrated into new construction, additions, or major renovations
    • Lifting height, platform size, capacity, and available options vary by model

    Brands & Models We Offer

  • Bruno Vertical Lift
  • Harmar Vertical Lift
  • Other Brands for Specialized Access Needs

    • Installation Time

  • Vertical platform lifts generally have a simpler installation process than traditional elevators because they do not require a full elevator shaft, pit, or machine room. Site preparation typically includes evaluating the access route, preparing a level concrete pad or approved foundation, confirming the upper landing and gate arrangement, and completing the required electrical work.
  • Once the site is properly prepared, installation is often completed within a day. Projects that require a new deck, landing, enclosure, major concrete work, permitting, or inspections will take longer.

    • Pricing Details

  • Vertical platform lifts are typically more budget-friendly than traditional elevators because they require less equipment and generally involve fewer construction modifications.
  • Pricing varies based on the model, lifting height, platform size, entry and exit configuration, enclosure, site conditions, and selected options. Additional costs may include concrete work, landings, gates, electrical work, permits, and inspections.

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      Quick answers to commonly asked questions.

      Do I need a deck or landing at the top?

      Yes. A VPL must have a safe upper landing where the user can enter or exit the platform. This may be an existing porch, deck, garage entry, or a newly built landing. A VPL can also go directly to an existing door with an interlock on the door that prevents it from being opened if the lift is not at the upper landing. The existing structure and door location must be evaluated to confirm that the arrangement can be made safe and compliant.

      All installations require a gate at the upper landing, and some may also require additional guarding or safety features depending on the layout and local requirements.

      Yes. Many residential VPLs are designed for outdoor use. The site should still be evaluated for drainage, weather exposure, snow or ice, roof runoff, and the need for weather-related options.

      The required space depends on the platform size, entry and exit direction, lifting height, gates, approach space, and the surrounding construction. A site evaluation is the best way to determine whether a VPL will fit.

      Most VPLs require a level concrete pad or other manufacturer-approved foundation. The size, thickness, reinforcement, and anchoring requirements depend on the lift and site conditions.

      Power requirements vary by product and configuration. Many residential VPLs use a dedicated 120V circuit, and many include or offer battery-powered operation with an automatic charger.

      Permit and inspection requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction. Liftology will help identify the requirements that apply to the installation location.

      Often, yes. A VPL may also assist people who use walkers, have limited balance, or have difficulty climbing stairs. The platform size and intended use should be reviewed during the evaluation.

      A VPL may be a better fit when the required ramp would be very long, space is limited, or a more direct route is needed. A ramp may still be preferable for some users and sites, so both options should be considered.

      Our installation team Liftologists are factory trained, certified, and background-checked team members who follow our code of conduct and love what they do.