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Access Elevator, Inc.

1995 E Norse Avenue, Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110

February 22, 2023

Stairlift Removal for Realtors and Stairlift Donations For Veterans

Realtors that Need to Remove Stairlifts from Homes Can Call All About Access When realtors are confronted with the challenge of a home that has a stairlift, or other home lifts that need to be removed before listing the property, they can contact Access Elevator. Access offers to professionally remove the lift for FREE. If […]

January 14, 2023

Handling Family Members

David Hochberg on WGN RADIO 720 talks with Frank Wasilewski on overcoming accessibility challenges, including: How to handle evaluating stairlifts or other home modifications for other family members How to plan home modifications for the future Accessibility in Over 55 Communities and nursing facilities Which types of homes in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana are the […]

December 10, 2022

Buying Stairlifts on Facebook

Frank and David talk to a caller who needs a stairlift for his mother.  They discuss buying used equipment online on Facebook, and the safety concerns about buying a used stairlift on the Facebook Marketplace.  Stairlift rails are often custom cut, so a used stairlift would be difficult to install as a DIY project. For […]

December 10, 2022

Average Costs for Stairlifts and VPLs

WGN’s David Hochberg and All About Access’s Frank Wasilewski discuss home mobility solutions on WGN including: Platform Lifts for Chicago Bungalows What is the average cost for an exterior vertical platform lift? Average cost for a stairlift could be $3,000 – $5,000. Simpler solutions like handrails for stairs are also available, and sometimes average around […]

November 12, 2022

Overcoming Mobility Challenges

How a home assessment from Access can solve your mobility issues. From outside mobility needs like: – walkway ramps – handrails – vertical platform lifts And inside your home with: – stairlifts – home elevators – staircase handrails – bathroom modifications As our kids grow and sometimes move out of state, we wonder if mom […]

July 13, 2022

Summer Projects, Ramps, Pool Lifts 

Access Elevator’s Frank Wasilewski discusses summer specials on WGN Radio, including: Summer Stairlift Sale since inventory is now available Access offers Pool Lifts to help people get in and out of their pools safely Increased pools being installed in the Chicago area will create a need for more pool lifts Frank and David discuss the […]

April 13, 2022

Demand for Staying in the Home You Love

Frank Wasilewski and David Hochberg on WGN RADIO discuss the current increased demand for mobility products and solutions.  Topics include: COVID confined more people to their homes, and need the ability to navigate their own homes. The housing market also plays into the increased demands for mobility solutions. There seems to be an equally increased […]

March 7, 2022

Stairlift Brands

Frank Wasilewski and David Hochberg on WGN RADIO 720 discuss types of stairlift brands and how to choose the right company to install your stairlifts. Things to look for in a manufacturer include: You want one that will back it up with a guarantee Keep in mind, a stairlifts is only as good as its […]

February 23, 2022

Home Elevator Options and Financing

Frank from Access Elevator talks about accessibility and some of the variations, options, installation and financing of in-home elevators on Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio 720. Home Elevators are easier to install in new home builds, but they are being installed more often in homes that already built and can be added. Main […]

January 24, 2022

Not a Sales Pitch

Frank Wasilewski and David Hochberg on WGN RADIO discuss evaluating accessibility solutions, including: How Access helps customers find the right solution for their situation. Unlike Access, some brands may just offer you the most expensive options or what is being asked, instead of helping to evaluate the situation and recommend the right solutions – this […]