Estate Elevator has extensive experience providing commercial accessibility in Ontario. We work closely with clients, builders, designers and architects to create completely accessible public spaces. Estate Elevator provides sales, service, maintenance and installation of commercial elevating devices in Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Hamilton, Niagara and London. Our industry relationships throughout Ontario, as well as across the provinces, allow us to connect our clients with the premier elevator and lift provider in all areas of Canada.

April 2025

The Garaventa Express II Inclined Platform Lift is designed to transport people in a wheelchair or with other accessibility needs up or down a straight set of stairs. When not in use it use, it folds up with a one-touch button to allow for maximum foot traffic on the staircase. The automatic fold button, call/send buttons, and the key controls are located on stations mounted to the wall. It can be sent to the top or bottom landing by using the hall call stations. A user has the ability to independently operate the lift by using the constant pressure buttons located on the lift. It has a fold down seat allowing for versatility in transporting those with accessibility needs, but not necessarily in a wheelchair. This Golf Course Clubhouse became accessible again. Click the image or HERE for a product video.

MARCH 2025

A commercial  Stannah 600 stairlift differs from the residential model with a few notable differences.  A commercial lifts must be keyed controlled for restricted use. Both residential and commercial models have a push button automatic folding footrest. A commercial stairlift has an emergency stop button which a user can activate to shut down the stairlift. Both residential and commercial stannah 600 stairlift swivel seat at the top landing, have a power footrest, and manually folding armrests and seat for maximal staircase width when not in use.  Remove the key, insert it into the hall call station and you can send the chair the desired parking location in the stairwell. The governing body for commercial elevating devices in Ontario is the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. All commercial stairlift must have a registered license number as well as pass an in-depth initial inspection by TSSA. The stairlift must have a TSSA sticker with a license  number affixed to it. Click on the image or HERE for a video of the stairlift.

FEBRUARY 2025

The Adpative Engineering MobiLift does not require installation or electrical wiring to provide access to stages or other elevated platforms. The user enters the lift from the ground ramp that is manually folded down. Folding the ramp back up secures the user on the platform and you can begin to manually crank the lift. To exit the lift you lower the bridge ramp, which comes in different lengths to span larger stairs or other obstacles.  The user then has a smooth exit onto the desired landing. The platform of the lift is 34” wide x 56” long which can accommodate a large wheelchair, scooter, or other mobility devices. To lower someone from and upper landing, you simply release the bridge, once they are on the platform, close and secure the bridge and manually crank them down to the lower landing, and lower the ground ramp. This lift manually powered lift and has a maximum lifting height of 60”, which takes about 20 seconds. It weight maximum capacity of 600 lbs. Made from Aluminum and Stainless Steel the MobiLift is easy to move as it only weighs 270 lbs. The lift dimensions are 38” wide x 72” long with a height of 66”. The lift stores easily and quickly as once you release the brake it can roll into a designated storage area. This versatile lift can be used at different locations as it can be loaded into a truck and easily transport to the next venue. Click on the image or HERE for our product video.

January 2025

The Garaventa Genesis Vertical platform lift has keyed call/send stations to control access to the lift. Pressing the button signals to the swing door to automatically open. This project is approximately 12’ of vertical travel with an inline door configuration. The door is set with a timer to automatically close and lock behind you so you choose your desired level. The operating panel wall has courtesy lighting, keyed controlled directional buttons, an emergency stop button and  an autodial telephone. Constant pressure on the direction button transports you to your desired level. The Genesis has a hydraulic drive system, a  750 lbs weight capacity and travel speeds of approximately 17 feet per minute. The power door operator is activated when you reach the desired landing for easy exit.  These are fire rated door steel doors with a integrated interlock system as well as a vision panel to see inside the shafway. Click the image or HERE for our product video

December 2024

The Stanch 600 commercial stairlift has manually folding arms, a button for the automatic powered footrest fold, and the seat that manually folds down. Key controlled operation is a code requirement to prevent unauthorized use. Constant pressure on the directional button will send the stairlift to the desired landing.  The stairlift is also equipped with an emergency stop button as well as audio and visual alerts indicating the stairlift is in use. A rack and pinion drive system, weight capacity of 350 lbs and travel speeds of approximately 17 feet per minute are standard features. The soft start and stop motor slows down the stairlift before the landing for optimal comfort. At the top landing the chair has manual swivel to allow the user the safest way of getting on and off the chair. Folding up the chair when not in use allows for maximum staircase space for foot traffic. Commercial stairlifts by Estate Elevator in partnership with Stannah Canada allow for commercial spaces in Ontario to become accessible.  Click the image or HERE for our product video.

November 2024

To operate the stairlift, insert the key, manually fold down the stairlift arms, seat and footrest and put on your seatbelt. Choose your desired direction by using the toggle switch on the armrest.  Constant pressure operation is needed for this stairlift, so you must hold the switch to for the length of the ride. Anti-slip foot rest with obstacle sensors will stop the stairlift if something is detected on the stairs. The stairlift automatically stops at the landing. Equipped with a retractable seatbelt and swivel and lock seat at the top landing are just some of the features of this stairlift.  Manually swivel the seat back into riding position, fold up the arms, seat and footrest and remove the key. The stairlift can also be operated from the hall call stations, which are also keyed controlled.  Hold down the direction you want the stairlift to travel and keep it folded up until its next use.  Click for video of basic operating instructions.

OCTOBER 2024

This Savaria V1504 vertical platform lift installed at the historic King Edward hotel in Toronto allows visitors and residents independent access to the elevators from the street level. This updated lift has a power operated lower door which opens with a push of a button and has an adjustable timed automatic close. The standard weight capacity is 750 lbs with a travel speed of approximately 20 feet per minute.  The landing gate with laminated glass allows you to see into the platform and hoistway. It also has an automatic operator that opens the gate when you reach the top landing and also set with a timed automatic close. The flush mount luxury call/send buttons are illuminated when pressed and have braille for ease of use. The car operating panel is equipped with an alarm, emergency stop and key switch. A hands free phone on the platform wall provides peace of mind while using the lift should you need assistance. This custom colour choice has this lift matching the lobby decor and provides a unique modern look. A beautifully optioned lift that is professionally installed at an opulent hotel had us feeling proud to be involved in such a project. See our product video by clicking the image or HERE.

MAY 2024

Accessibility at new heights. We installed a Vertical Platform Lift in the penthouse of this condominium in Toronto to provide roof top terrace access to its residents. Its versatile design can be configured in many ways to provide accessibility in commercial buildings in Ontario. This video shows the installation process as well as the products video brochure we created. Power door operators, luxury illuminated call/sends and a hand-free phone are just some of the options this lift has. See the video by clicking the image or HERE.

April 2024

The Savaria K2 Plus straight stairlift is rated for commercial applications in Ontario. They make apartments, medical offices, gathering halls, places of worship, and businesses accessible. It has a rack and pinion drive system and powered by a DC motor. Travel speeds of approximately 15 feet/min with a 350 lbs weight capacity. The durable and comfortable Plus Chair has an adjustable width up to 24” along with vinyl ivory colored upholstery that is easy to keep clean.  It has a retractable seat belt that secures the user while operating the stairlift. Commercial units are equipped with an audio and visual alarm activated when the stairlift is in motion. They also have an emergency stop button on the armrest along with keyed toggle controls.  The stairlift can be operated by the constant pressure armrest control or the keyed call/send controls mounted on the wall at the top and bottom landing. The non-skid footrest along with the carriage have obstruction sensor systems that will stop the stairlift if it meets an obstruction. Mounted on the treads of the steps it can be installed in straight stairwells with an incline range of 30° to 50°.  It is capable of 32’ or less of travel distance. When not in use the armrests, seat and footrest manually fold up to maximize available space in the stairwell. These commercial stairlifts are governed by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority in Ontario. Click the image or HERE for our video brochure.

March 2024

Do you wonder how we install a curved stairlift in a commercial building in Ontario?  This video shows the installation process of a Stannah custom curved 260 stairlift. These lifting devices are governed by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority in Ontario and licensed for public use after an inspection.

February 2024

We replaced an old stairlift in a Church in Brampton, Ontario.  The removal and installation of the new custom curved Stannah 260 stairlift went in smoothly in only a single day. We will continue to perform preventative maintenance on the new stairlift to ensure safe, and proper operation for years to come. See our product video here.