Home Elevators in Massachusetts

Traditional, panoramic and custom residential elevators

Freedom Elevators

Our traditional models operate with a traction drive or hydraulic system and have a 950 lb. lifting capacity.

Freedom Green, with an energy-efficient motor, for a limited budget
Freedom Hydro, smooth and quiet
Freedom Elite, with automatic side-sliding doors and cab upgrades

Vision Elevators

Our panoramic models are stand-alone and need no hoistway. They take up a minimal footprint, offer a 360 degree view and operate by winding drum or pneumatic vacuum technology.

Sizes run from a single passenger to a wheelchair-accommodating cab, with up to 50 feet and 5 stops. See the Visi-48, Visi-58, Visi Mini, Vision EC, Vision 350, 450 and 550.

Artisan Elevators

An Artisan custom elevator blends into your home or house plans, fits where others cannot and suits your style and decor. Bring us your vision and we will turn it into a reality.

Freedom Green Home Elevator

The Freedom Green is our most popular home elevator. It operates on an environmentally friendly counterweight system with a highly energy-efficient motor.

Smooth, stable ride with no hydraulic fluids
Durable chain drive and lower maintenance costs
Machine room-less option where code permits

Freedom Hydro Hydraulic Elevator

This hydraulic home elevator has a very smooth, quiet ride.

92 inch ceiling height at the top landing
Compact, high-efficiency pump and small machine room
Up to 1,400 lbs. where code permits

Freedom Elite Luxury Elevator

For a luxurious experience, choose the Freedom Elite.

Fully automatic side-sliding hoistway doors and gates
An abundance of cab finishes and options

Freedom Elite Video

Visi-48 Octagonal Elevator

The Visi-48 is an octagonal elevator with crystal-clear acrylic panels.

42 x 42 inch platform, large enough for a standard manual wheelchair
Up to 840 lbs.
4 inch pit
Smooth, quiet winding drum system

Visi-58 Round Elevator

The Visi-58 is a round elevator that offers function and beauty.

Winding drum system
840 lb. lifting capacity
Accommodates a standard manual wheelchair
Up to 5 stops or 50 feet

Visi Mini Compact Elevator

The Visi Mini carries two standing passengers and installs tight to a corner.

Less than a 50 inch radius
96 inch ceiling height at the top landing
500 lb. lifting capacity

Vision EC Through-Floor Lift

The Vision EC is a two-stop lift that travels through a simple floor cut-out and retrofits easily.

Enclosed powder coated aluminum frame with clear acrylic windows
845 lb. lifting capacity
96 inch ceiling at the upper landing
No pit, hoistway or machine room

Vision 350 Pneumatic Elevator

The Vision 350 is the world’s smallest residential elevator.

30 inch outside diameter
Single standing passenger, 350 lbs.
Least electricity of the pneumatic options
107 inch ceiling, no pit, no machine room

Vision 450 Pneumatic Elevator

The two-passenger Vision 450 fits almost anywhere in the home.

Up to 450 lbs.
Optional cabin seat
No pit or machine room
90 degree door configurations

Vision 550 Pneumatic Elevator

The Vision 550 is the largest air-driven residential elevator available, giving wheelchair access without a large construction project.

525 lb. lifting capacity
Self-supporting structure
No pit or machine room

Artisan Custom Elevators

An Artisan elevator can be made to your decor or built as a uniquely shaped glass panoramic showpiece.

Home Elevator Installation in Massachusetts

Nationwide Lifts of Massachusetts is a family business with licensed Massachusetts elevator mechanics on staff. We design, install and service home elevators around Boston, Worcester, the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Home elevators here are permitted and inspected, and we manage that process for you.

Call (978) 218-7161 or request a free home assessment.

Which Elevator Fits Your Home?

A traditional elevator with the widest choice of cabs. Choose Freedom.
A clear elevator that needs little construction. Choose Vision or Visi.
A wheelchair user in the household. Consider Freedom, the Visi-48, the Visi-58 or the Vision 550.
A one-of-a-kind design. Choose Artisan.

Cost and Existing Homes

For budgeting, read home elevator cost in Greater Boston. For a finished house, read can a home elevator be installed in an existing Massachusetts home and pneumatic home elevators in Massachusetts.

Townhouses, Coastal Homes and Alternatives

See adding an elevator to a Boston brownstone or townhouse and home elevators for Cape Cod and coastal homes. A stair lift costs less for a single staircase and a dumbwaiter handles the carrying. Request a free home assessment.

Home Elevator Questions

Can an elevator be added to an existing home?

In most cases, yes. Pneumatic and through-floor elevators need no pit or machine room, and a traditional elevator can often use a stack of closets.

Do home elevators need a permit in Massachusetts?

Yes. Home elevators are permitted and inspected, and our licensed team manages the process.

Which elevator is best for a wheelchair user?

The Freedom line, the Visi-48, the Visi-58 and the Vision 550 all have room for a wheelchair.

How much space does a home elevator need?

Less than most people expect. The Vision 350 has a 30 inch outside diameter, and the Visi Mini fits within a 50 inch radius.

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