Providing Stair Lifts & Mobility Solutions in Elmhurst, IL
45+ Years of Experience | Free On-Site Estimates | Family-Owned
DME Elevators & Lifts has been helping Elmhurst homeowners stay safe and independent since 1977. Elmhurst’s homes tend to be older, with narrower, steeper staircases. This makes a well-fitted stair lift or wheelchair lift a practical option for many home owners.
We are family-owned, and our team is small and local — most of us have been here well over a decade. We never contract work out, so you’ll have a consistent point of contact who knows your project from start to finish.
Request a free on-site estimate and we’ll walk you through what is the best fit for you or your loved one.
Stair Lift Offerings for Elmhurst, IL
Stay comfortable and independent in the home that you already love. Stair lifts are an excellent solution for easily getting up and down your stairs. If you or your loved one is already getting in-home care, a stair lift can make the day-to-day safer between visits and easier on everyone helping.
Straight stair lifts are one of the most popular ways to maintain access to every floor of your home.
If you have curved stairs, we provide custom curved stair lifts to navigate every twist and turn.
For accessibility inside and outside of your home, our weather-resistant outdoor stair lifts allow you to traverse patios and outdoor steps.
When you need a temporary accessibility solution after surgery or an injury, you can choose our rental stair lifts.
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Wheelchair Lifts & Vertical Platform Lifts (VPLs)
Older Elmhurst homes often sit a few steps up from the yard, with a covered porch or a raised entry that wasn’t built with wheelchairs or scooters in mind. Our outdoor wheelchair lifts add safe, step-free access, and the weather-rated finishes stand up to Chicago-area winters and road salt season after season.
Also called vertical platform lifts, indoor wheelchair lifts make it easy to reach every level safely. This can be a practical option in garages where you only need to traverse a few steps .
They are just as useful for Elmhurst’s shops, offices, and community buildings that need step-free access.
Installing a Home Elevator in Elmhurst
A home elevator can be the difference between staying in a beloved house and having to move. It makes every floor reachable again, and it’s a one-time investment where up front costs can outweigh the long-term costs of assisted or independent living. We’ll walk you and your family through the options at your pace, with honest guidance on what actually fits your home.
Beyond the day-to-day accessibility and peace of mind, a home elevator can add real value at resale, and it’s often the feature that helps a home stand out when it’s time to sell.
The in-house technicians at DME Elevators & Lifts are manufacturer-trained to ensure Excellence in Elevation with installation, maintenance, and service. Our partnership with Garaventa Lift and Cibes-Symmetry ensures that you will have a high-quality lift installed with plenty of customization options.
Dumbwaiters
In your home, a dumbwaiter carries laundry, groceries, and other loads between floors so you don’t have to. It can be a useful addition for older homes with basement laundry or a kitchen on a different level than the living space. You can spec the layout, load size, and weight capacity to fit your home.
It’s also a practical and thoughtful feature that buyers tend to appreciate when a home goes on the market.
Commercial dumbwaiters are a great fit for local spots like restaurants, schools, and places of worship. When a full passenger elevator isn’t practical, a dumbwaiter is a simple way to move files, food trays, and supplies between floors.
LULA Elevators
DME Elevators & Lifts installs LULA (Limited Use/Limited Application) elevators, which are a practical bridge between a wheelchair lift and a full commercial elevator. They’re a clean fit for the older storefronts in downtown Elmhurst, along with the medical offices, churches, and campus buildings where a standard elevator is hard to retrofit. We tailor each one to the building and keep it compliant with ADA standards. Common settings include:
- Community Centers
- Small Hotels
- Medical Offices
- Retail Stores
From installation to maintenance, our skilled technicians are ready to support your LULA elevator from the first install through ongoing service, so it keeps running smoothly for years.
The DME Difference
Family Owned & Operated
Local Technicians
Top-Quality Products
Continued Maintenance & Service
45+ Years of Experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a showroom where I can see a lift installed?
The nearest showroom to Elmhurst is in Lisle, IL (about 14 miles and 20 minutes away with no traffic, mostly via I-88). To ensure we provide you with the best service possible, please call us beforehand so that we can have the right expert there to help with your needs.
Do you sell used and rental stair lifts in Elmhurst?
DME Elevators & Lifts sells used and rental stair lifts in all of our service areas. The only catch is that inventory does fluctuate. Give us a call to check on inventory and see if we have the right stair lift available for your home.
My parent already has in-home care. Is a stair lift still worth it?
In most cases, yes. In-home care and a stair lift solve different problems. In-home care helps with daily tasks, while a stair lift makes the stairs themselves safe to use. The stairs are one of the most common places for a fall at home, so a stair lift can reduce risk during the hours a caregiver isn’t there and take the strain off the person doing the helping.
Many families use the two together to help a parent stay in their own home longer. We’re glad to talk through whether it makes sense for your situation.
Do you work with the city on local permit and building code requirements?
Yes, DME Elevators & Lifts works directly with the City of Elmhurst and its Community Development Department on residential and commercial building permits. We’ll handle the permit paperwork and inspections so everything is done to code. Submit a free-estimate to get started and one of our local experts can walk you through the process.
Are your stair lifts and home elevators American made?
Yes, many of our products are made in the U.S.A. We are a certified dealer of Bruno stairlifts, which are manufactured in Oconomowoc, WI. All of our partners are highly regarded in the industry and come with warranty options.
Stannah stairlifts are manufactured in the U.K. but are also known for high-quality stair lifts. Rest assured you have multiple options to choose from and we are here to help you find the right fit.
For in-home elevators, both Cibes Symmetry and Garaventa Lifts operate in the US but are both global accessibility lift providers.
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Comfortably aging in place means having the ability and the confidence to navigate all areas of your home or business. Our stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, home elevators, and dumbwaiters give you both. With over 45 years of experience providing in-home accessibility solutions, you can trust DME Elevators & Lifts to help you find the right lift for your unique space and mobility needs for your home or business.