See it in person. Visit our Accessibility Living Suite showroom to ride a residential elevator and explore your options:
207 Highpoint Ave., Ste 2, Portsmouth, RI 02871
For a lot of families, this starts with a quiet worry watching a parent pause at the bottom of the stairs, or carry laundry up one step at a time, or simply stop using a floor of their own home. The stairs become the thing everyone works around.
A residential elevator changes that. Morning coffee upstairs, family dinner downstairs, the guest room, the laundry, the holidays in the basement all of it stays connected. Your parent keeps their independence and their routines. You get peace of mind.
And it isn’t only about today. A home that already works on every level is a home someone can grow older in gracefully, and a smart, lasting investment in the place your family loves.
The planning, manufacturing, light construction, and installation can often be completed in as little as 30 days, and many homes need only a compact corner or closet-sized footprint, with no separate machine room.
Home Healthsmith is proud to offer Pollock residential elevators sleek, space-smart lifts that keep your rooms open and your daily routines easy. They’re engineered to fit real homes, not just new construction.
Want to see one in person? Visit our Portsmouth showroom for a closer look, and we’ll schedule an in-home consultation to walk through the placement that makes the most sense for your home.
A home elevator is a meaningful decision, so we make the process clear and unhurried from the very first visit. Here’s what you can expect from our team:
1. A free, in-home SafeHome Audit backed by more than four decades of installation experience across New England’s older homes.
2. Clear guidance on placement options and any light construction your home may need.
3. A realistic walkthrough of the installation steps and timeline.
4. An honest discussion of cost, with financing and assistance options explained — so you can plan with confidence.
5. Clean, professional installation by factory-trained, licensed technicians who treat your home with care.
6. Ongoing support through our SafeHome Advantage maintenance program, so you’re never tracking down a service call on your own.
See what our clients are saying about how their life changed after they made the decision to invest in accessibility and mobility products for their home.
Dion
Portsmith, RI
“My Mom resisted getting the lift, but now that she has it, she loves it. I’m happy because she is safer. So, all in all, it’s been a game changer for us.”
Sheila L.
Newport, RI
“I truly am thrilled with the stairlifts which were installed both inside and outside my home. The work was done so swiftly and efficiently and from the moment they came it was absolutely a class act.”
Colby R.
Mattapoisett, MA
“It was a large, exciting, project for me to undertake. I am most grateful to the people at Home Healthsmith for their work, attention to detail and follow through on the project. I am happy to have a connection with a good company to maintain my lift and provide excellent service to our equipment.”
How is a residential elevator different from a commercial one?
A residential elevator delivers the core benefit of a commercial elevator in a compact, home-friendly design. It typically carries one to four people, or up to about 500 pounds, using far less space and equipment. Many models — including the Harmar elevators we install — use a shaftless, rail-guided design that needs no hoistway or machine room, which helps preserve your usable living space.
Will an elevator actually fit in my home?
In most cases, yes. Residential elevators are designed for flexibility and often need only a compact corner or closet-sized footprint — a typical unfinished hoistway is about 5′ x 5′, smaller than most families expect. During your free in-home consultation, our team assesses your space directly and explains realistic placement options for your specific home.
How much does a home elevator cost?
A residential elevator in New England typically runs between $35,000 and $80,000 installed, and most two-stop installations in existing homes fall in the $40,000–$65,000 range. The final number depends on the elevator type, number of floors served, finishes, and the structural work your home requires. The only way to get an accurate figure is an in-home assessment — which we provide at no cost.
How long does installation take?
Most residential elevator projects take from one to four weeks, depending on site preparation and elevator type. From order to completion, many installations come together in around 30 days. We manage permitting, coordinate the trades, and keep the process organized so everything feels smooth and well-supported from start to finish.
Does my installer need to be licensed — and why does it matter?
Yes. Residential elevator installations are regulated under state and local building codes in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and must be inspected before use. Licensed, factory-trained installers follow manufacturer specifications and applicable safety standards — and that accountability protects you long after the work is done.
What about maintenance after it’s installed?
Residential elevators should be serviced annually to keep them running safely and to protect your warranty. Our SafeHome Advantage program builds that scheduled maintenance into an ongoing service plan, so you have a local team a single phone call away whenever you need us.
