What types of home accessibility solutions does AMS Lifts offer?
AMS Lifts offers a wide range of mobility and home accessibility solutions, including wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, cargo lifts, ceiling lifts, vehicle lifts, and outdoor lifts. We can help homeowners, caregivers, and families find a solution that improves safety, independence, and everyday access.
How do I know whether I need a wheelchair ramp, stair lift, vertical platform lift, or residential elevator?
The right solution depends on your mobility needs, your home's layout, the height you need to travel, available space, and whether you use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, or other mobility device. A wheelchair ramp may work well for smaller elevation changes, while a stair lift, vertical platform lift, or residential elevator may be more practical for stairs and multiple floors. AMS Lifts offers consultations and a Home Accessibility Solutions Quiz to help you compare your options.
What is a vertical platform lift?
A vertical platform lift, or VPL, is an accessibility lift designed to move a person using a wheelchair, scooter, or power chair between different elevations. Sometimes called a wheelchair lift or porch lift, a VPL can provide access to raised entrances, decks, porches, and other areas where stairs create a barrier. AMS Lifts installs vertical platform lifts for residential and commercial applications.
Is a vertical platform lift better than a wheelchair ramp?
It depends on the property and the user's needs. Wheelchair ramps provide a simple, gradual path over steps and raised entrances, but a longer ramp can require considerable space and even cost more than a VPL. A vertical platform lift moves vertically and can be an excellent alternative when space is limited or the entrance is significantly elevated.
Can wheelchair lifts and accessibility lifts be installed outdoors?
Yes. AMS Lifts offers outdoor accessibility solutions designed for porches, decks, raised entrances, elevated homes, and other exterior applications. Outdoor lift selection is especially important in Eastern North Carolina, where rain, salt air, wind, and coastal conditions can affect equipment, so the system should be selected and installed for the environment in which it will be used.