Which Home Lift Is Best for a Two-Storey House? Compare Prices, Sizes and Drive Systems
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The right two-storey home lift is not determined by the brand alone. The actual space, user, drive system, construction, safety and life-cycle costs must be considered. The Ascenda Minivator is a screw-driven, two-storey option available in sizes S, M, L and XL. The website shows a starting sample price of 609,000 baht including VAT for Size S, but be sure to ask for current prices and the scope of the installation before deciding.
Which brand of two-storey home lift is best for our home?
The answer depends on who will use it and how much space is left in the house. If parents can still walk on their own You may focus on easy-to-use doors and handrails. If using a wheelchair You must look at the space in the lift, openings, and turning points. For old houses that don’t want to do a lot of structural work. Must look at a system that doesn’t require digging a lift pit or building a machine room.
Don’t just start with the lowest priced model name. Because the lift was cheap but the door was too narrow. It may not be the answer in a few years. Making a good selection should put user needs ahead of size and price.
Screw-driven home lift, hydraulic home lift And what is the difference between a traction system home lift?

The screw-drive system uses a screw mechanism and drive unit to lift the platform or cab according to the manufacturer’s design. Suitable for some types of compact home lifts, and there are models that do not require a separate lift pit or machine room.
A hydraulic system uses fluid pressure and a series of cylinders. The traction system uses a drive and balance according to the machine model. Each system has many subtypes. Therefore, one should not conclude that one system is more secure. Save more electricity. or always cheaper without comparable model information
Compare with the actual installation, such as total area, openings, top floor height, power, payload, speed, maintenance, and noise that occurs during use.
What are the differences between Ascenda Minivator S, M, L, and XL?
The Ascenda Minivator is designed for homes that travel between two floors. The S model is a compact size for users who can stand up. The M is more convenient for those who need a seat, and the L and XL are options for wheelchair users, according to the website.
For the foldable seat and dual controls. The website says it’s available in M, L, and XL, but Size S isn’t available due to space limitations. This difference is important if the primary user needs to rest while travelling.
Before choosing, you should look at the actual size from the Architect page and bring pictures of the two-storey work site to accompany the discussion.
How much does a two-storey home lift cost?
Ascenda Lift home lift is a screw-drive system home lift. This is a higher priced lift system compared to a traction system. or hydraulic system becauseScrew lifts are designed specifically for use within the home. This allows us to divide the levels according to the price of home lifts as follows:
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economical home lift (Budget-Friendly)
The starting price is approximately 200,000 baht – 600,000 baht, which is mostly a traction system lift, or a hydraulic system. which has a working process, materials, a shorter lifespan, some brands do not have safety standards And maintenance for some brands is more frequent as well.
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Mid-priced home lift (Middle-Range)
The starting price is approximately 600,000 – 1,200,000 baht, which is mostly the starting price of screw lifts. with technology andEuropean lift safety standard EN81-41 andAmerican lift safety standard ASME17.1 We recommend brands within this price range:
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Premium price home lift for homes or luxury buildings (High End Range / Luxury Home Lift)
Prices start at around 1,300,000 baht and up. They are usually custom-made lifts with a specific design. to match the house or specific customer needs and use premium materials Including having superior technology. It has the European lift safety standard EN81-41 and the American lift safety standard ASME17.1, giving an example of a custom-made lift. Can choose design
Home lift brand ANTERA Lift
ANTERA Lift, a leading lift brand from Sweden. ANTERA Lift is a screw-system home lift. Both Highback Platform Lifts and cabin lifts are available. or Cabin Lift has received European lift safety standards EN81-41.
**Note: Prices displayed on the web page are as of November 2017 and are subject to change in the future.
Before comparing prices, you should check whether the cost of transportation, electrical work, floor drilling, structural work, decoration, accessories, and after-sales service is included or not. Some homes are easy to use and install. While some houses have beams and walls that need to be adjusted.
If you want to compare several brands You should request a quotation that specifies the same specifications and scope of work. Otherwise, comparing first page numbers can be misleading.
Can a completed house be chosen without a chimney?
Some lifts, including the Ascenda Minivator, can be planned without a concrete lift shaft. No need to dig a well and does not require a separate engine room Help reduce some work in the original house. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any structural work.
Model installation Through-the-Floor Floor openings and blocking of openings must be inspected. While installing in an open hall, you must look at the mounting points and entrances and exits. Therefore, you must survey the work site before choosing a format.
How should maintenance and warranty costs be compared?
Long-term costs including annual inspections Cost of parts and labor after warranty expires It’s not just the cost of electricity from running the machine. For Ascenda, the web page specifies maintenance once a year and a 2-year warranty, but you should ask for details on the scope of coverage.
Ask each company to explain how to help during an outage and how to contact the service team. Including allowing main users to actually try going up and down. If the lift is for the elderly to use every day. Experience and confidence are just as important as price. Read more After-sales service of Ascenda Lift
How to decide on a cost-effective two-storey home lift?
Write down your needs first, such as walking between floors or using a wheelchair. Number of passengers per round Real free space Total construction budget and who will help take care when an incident occurs Then make an appointment to survey the area and test it with real users.
For a two-storey house with limited space, Ascenda is one of the options that should be compared. Because there are many sizes and installation styles that reduce the need for chimneys, wells, and engine rooms. However, it may not be suitable if more than 2 floors need to be welded or the wheelchair size exceeds the space of the selected model. Clearly specifying your limitations will help you make more appropriate decisions. Choose to buy a lift for wheelchair users or a wheelchair.
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Where Can You Visit an Ascenda Lift Showroom?
Visit an Ascenda Lift showroom in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket or Udon Thani to experience and try the Ascenda Minivator home lift. Our specialists can advise you on lift sizes, installation space, and use by elderly people or wheelchair users. Contact us to arrange a visit to your preferred showroom.
Which Ascenda Home Lift Size Should You Choose?
Compare Ascenda home lift sizes S, M, L and XL based on installation space, the number of users and wheelchair requirements. Explore each size and real installation projects to help choose the right size for your home.

Wheelchiar Lifts & Elderly Friendly
Ascenda Minivator Size L
The Ascenda Lift size L is a large home lift designed specifically for two-storey houses. It uses a screw-drive system and comes with a cabin, without requiring a lift shaft, a lift pit or a machine room, helping save space.
Price: ฿709,000

Wheelchiar Lifts & Double Gates
Ascenda Minivator Size XL
The Ascenda Lift size XL is a extra-large home lift designed specifically for two-storey houses. It uses a screw-drive system and comes with a cabin, without requiring a lift shaft, a lift pit or a machine room, helping save space.
Price: ฿759,000
Which Standards Does the Ascenda Minivator Meet?
Explore the Ascenda Minivator’s standards and certification documents, along with information on quality and environmental management systems and design awards, to help inform your decision before planning a home lift installation.

Ascenda Minivator are Lift and Escalator in accordance with the America Standard (ASME A17.1:2019), ADA Compliant lifts and Canada Standard (CSA B44:2019) by the notified body Intertek.
Ascenda Minivator is quality management system with ISO9001:2015 and Environmental management systems with ISO14001:2015 by TÜV Rheinland
"Fold Down Seat" and "Intuitive Handrial Control" are except on S Size where these features do not fit due to small size of cabin
FULL OPTIONS
Fully equipped with "comprehensive" accessories.
Automatic saloon doors for premium luxury and improved accessibility and tempered laminated full glass shaft.
Automatic Saloon doors Panoramic glass ceilingNot just about aesthetics, it comes with a fan to enhance ventilation during lift operation. It also features full-panel panoramic glass, offering a 360-degree view in all directions.
INTUITIVE HANDRAIL CONTROLErgonomically designed handrails are included as part of the standard equipment, along with a remote control for added convenience.
FOLD DOWN SEATWe have designed the lift with features to enhance convenience, including a fold down seat.
Superior safetyWe have designed the lift with safety in mind for both ascending and descending, using Safety Pan technology. When it detects contact with an object, the lift will immediately stop functioning.
An advanced innovation: the inter-floor closure panel (Hatch). When the lift is in use and descends to the lower floor, the panel closes the gap between floors, allowing unrestricted use of the upper space.
Register for Get CatalogueGuiding rail lights for independent use of the home lift at night, featuring EcoSilent 2.0 technology. It uses only 2.9 kW of power and operates quietly at no more than 40 dB.
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