Home Healthsmith LLC

09/03/2026

Here's a question we wish more families asked before buying a home elevator:

Who's going to service this in ten years?

A residential elevator can last decades. The company that installs it may not. We regularly get calls from homeowners whose elevator has stopped working and whose installer has left the region, changed hands, or stopped servicing residential equipment.

Our new guide covers what annual maintenance actually involves, what drives the ongoing cost, and how to tell whether the company quoting you will still be there when you need them.

We've been servicing residential elevators in RI, MA, and CT for over 45 years — including plenty we didn't install.

https://homehealthsmith.com/what-does-it-cost-to-maintain-a-home-elevator-and-who-services-it/

What Does It Cost to Maintain a Home Elevator — and Who Services It?September 1, 2026/in Residential Elevators/by Micky Deming A residential elevator should be professionally serviced at least once a year. That annual service visit is the main ongoing cost of ownership; beyond it, most owners budg...

09/01/2026

Most families planning a home elevator budget for the equipment and the construction. Almost nobody budgets for the paperwork.

A residential elevator needs permits in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut — and in most cases an inspection before anyone can use it. That approval process, not the installation, is usually the longest stretch of the project.

It's also the part that determines whether the timeline you were given is the real one.

Our new guide covers what's required, how the three states differ, and the four questions worth asking any elevator company before you sign. 👇

https://homehealthsmith.com/do-you-need-a-permit-to-install-a-home-elevator-in-rhode-island-massachusetts-or-connecticut/

Do You Need a Permit to Install a Home Elevator in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut?September 1, 2026/in Residential Elevators/by Micky Deming Yes. A residential elevator is regulated equipment in all three states, and installing one requires permits — typically a building permit and an...

08/27/2026

“Should we move Mom — or make her home work?” It’s one of the hardest questions a family faces.

Here’s the part that surprises people: a single year of assisted living — or the cost and stress of selling, downsizing, and relocating — can rival or exceed the installed price of a home elevator that keeps her in the home she loves for decades.

It’s not just a math question. But it’s worth running the math before you decide.

Want to think it through with someone who’s done this 5,000+ times? Reach our team.

➡️ https://homehealthsmith.com/contact-us/

08/25/2026

The best time to plan a home elevator is before you urgently need one — and in New England, that means before winter.

Start now and there’s time to do it right: the assessment, the design, permitting, and installation all completed while the weather’s easy — so the elevator is ready before icy steps and holiday visitors arrive. Planning ahead is how families avoid making this decision in the middle of a crisis.

Beat the winter timeline. Book a free SafeHome Audit.

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08/20/2026

A home elevator is a 30+ year investment. Treated right, it will quietly outlast the reason you installed it.

That’s what the SafeHome Advantage is for: scheduled maintenance, safety checks, and catching normal wear early — which matters even more in New England, where humidity and coastal air are hard on equipment. It’s the difference between an elevator you think about and one you never have to.

Learn about the SafeHome Advantage 🔗 https://homehealthsmith.com/services/safehome-advantage/

Home Healthsmith offers a complete solution to ensure your home functions in a way that reflects your changing needs and preserves your independence. In addition to our professional installation resources, we include a membership to our home support program, The SafeHome Advantage™, that reviews d...

08/18/2026

“There is nothing like a true expert with years of experience to diagnose the situation and customize the right solution… Now I have what looks and works like a new elevator system. It’s so comforting to know Home Healthsmith is available whenever I need them.” — Scott Maxwell

Not every elevator question is about a new install. Scott had an older system in a brownstone — and instead of a costly rip-and-replace, our team diagnosed it, modernized it, and now keeps it on a regular service schedule.

Repair, modernization, and ongoing service are just as much a part of what we do.
Have an elevator that needs attention? Talk to our team.

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08/13/2026

“The elevator has already made a marked difference in our ability to enjoy our home as we advance in age. Being able to move items from the basement to the top floor and anywhere in between has been a blessing. Plus it made recovery from surgery ever so much easier.” — Lynne & Gerry H., Milford, CT

This is what aging in place actually looks like day to day. Not a dramatic rescue — just being able to use your whole home again, comfortably, on your own terms.

Wondering if it’s right for your family? Start with a free SafeHome Audit — book here ➡️ https://homehealthsmith.com/contact-us/

08/11/2026

A home elevator with no hoistway, no machine room, and no major renovation? That’s the idea behind our Harmar home elevator line.

This shaftless design travels on rails near a wall and installs with minimal construction — so an aging parent can move safely between floors without turning the whole house upside down. We install and service it throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

See if it’s a fit for your home.

👉 homehealthsmith.com/harmar-home-elevators
📞 (401) 293-0415

Bring every floor within easy reach with a Po***ck residential elevator designed for real homes and installed by the New England team families have trusted for over 45 years.

08/07/2026

“How long will my parent’s home be a construction zone?” It’s one of the first questions adult children ask about a home elevator — and the answer is usually shorter than they fear.

The install itself often runs just a few days for a shaftless model. The longer part is the planning and permitting around it — and that’s the piece we carry for you, from paperwork to state inspection.
Our new blog lays out the real timeline, stage by stage.

🔗 https://homehealthsmith.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-install-a-home-elevator/

How Long Does It Take to Install a Home Elevator?August 5, 2026/in Residential Elevators/by Micky DemingThe physical installation is usually quick — often just a few days for a shaftless model, and up to a couple of weeks for a full traditional elevator. The longer part of the timeline is everythi...

08/05/2026

Everyone assumes a home elevator means tearing open the house to build a shaft. Usually, it doesn’t.

A shaftless home elevator travels on guide rails mounted near a wall — no full hoistway, no separate machine room, and far less construction than most families expect. For the older homes all over New England, it’s often the most realistic way to add elevator access between two floors.

Our new guide breaks down how they work and how to tell whether one fits your home.

🔗 Read: https://homehealthsmith.com/can-you-put-a-home-elevator-in-a-house-without-a-shaft/

Can You Put a Home Elevator in a House Without a Shaft?August 5, 2026/in Residential Elevators/by Micky DemingYes. A shaftless home elevator can be installed in an existing house without a traditional hoistway or a separate machine room. Instead of a framed shaft, it travels on one or two guide rail...