Home Elevator Company in Anaheim Hills, CA

Hillside and multi-level homes in Anaheim Hills

Most of the housing was built in the 1970s and 1980s, with the East Hills and The Highlands approved in 1990. Older low-density tracts in Peralta Hills and along Mohler Loop date back to the 1940s and 1950s. The houses share a pattern: a pad cut into a slope, a garage at street level, and living space stepping up or down from it.

That pattern shapes how we work. Split-level homes often have half-flights of stairs between levels, which can complicate an elevator. A full-height hoistway has to land at each floor, so the stops must match the real floor levels. We measure each level and tell you honestly whether a traditional elevator fits.

When it does, the Savaria Eclipse is an option with no machine room, and the hydraulic Infinity may suit a home with a garage-level utility space. For larger homes, the Zenith carries more. Where the floors do not line up, a shaftless Stiltz or a Savaria Telecab may serve two levels cleanly. And if your home was designed around a canyon view, ask about the Vuelift.

A lot of owners here only need to bridge one level, for example from the garage to the main floor. A stairlift or platform lift may do that for far less than an elevator.

Driveways deserve a word. Steep driveways and tight street parking limit where a delivery truck can stop, so we scout the approach at the estimate and plan how the cab, rails and equipment get from the truck to the house. A shaft that looks easy on paper can be hard to feed from a steep street, and we would rather solve that before the install date than on it.

Take the Peralta Hills and Mohler Loop areas, where older low-density tracts sit on larger lots with long drives and mature trees. Those homes often have an extra room or two added over the years, and the additions sometimes create a convenient stack for a hoistway that the original plan never had. We look for those.

Wildfire and the Canyon Fire

In October 2017 the Canyon Fire 2 forced 16,570 residents to evacuate and destroyed 25 homes in Anaheim Hills and Orange, according to Wikipedia. Hillside owners did not need a reminder, but it changed how people think about the house.

For anyone who relies on an elevator, the practical question is this: if the power goes out or you have to leave, how do you get down? Many modern home elevators include battery lowering, which brings the car to a landing. It is built for exit rather than normal use. Ask us to demonstrate the manual controls, and test the system yearly at minimum. Our service visits include that test.

Think about the route out too. A garage-level elevator stop that reaches your exit makes a plan simpler for a family member who cannot manage stairs.

Permits and HOA review in Anaheim Hills

With 23 associations in the area, expect an association in your future. Many have architectural review. Interior work often needs little more than notice, while exterior changes need formal approval. Check your governing documents first.

The building permit goes through the city’s building department, and we coordinate the permit and inspections. We cannot predict decisions, but we provide the dimensions and drawings your association or city will want.

Hillside construction can involve extra structural checks, because the house sits on a graded pad. Bring your engineer into the conversation early, and we will supply the elevator’s loads and pit requirements.

Service and repair in Anaheim Hills

Anaheim Hills is among the inland communities where the heat bites. Closets that serve as machine spaces can run hot, and heat shortens the life of a drive and a controller. We check ventilation on service calls.

Many elevators in the hills date from the 1990s and 2000s. We repair them regardless of brand. Take a look at our list of brands we service. When an older unit is worn but sound, a controller and door upgrade can add years of life.

Our maintenance plan brings a lower service rate and priority scheduling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an elevator serve a split-level home?

Often yes, if the floor levels can be matched with stops. We measure every level before recommending.

Do I need my association’s approval?

Probably some review. Interior work is usually simple. Exterior changes need formal approval.

What happens to the elevator in an evacuation or outage?

Many models can lower themselves to a landing on battery power. We test yours and show you the controls.

Is a stairlift enough for my hillside house?

Sometimes. A short flight is a good fit. For several levels, an elevator is usually better.

How do I reach you for an emergency in Anaheim Hills?

Our Costa Mesa line, (714) 905-5092, is answered around the clock.

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