Lift Aids

What Lift Aids does

Lift-Aids, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned and women-owned Texas elevator contractor founded in 1968 and headquartered in Euless, Texas. The company sells, installs, services, and rents accessibility and mobility equipment for residential, commercial, healthcare, and vehicle applications across North, East, and West Texas (32+ cities). Its core product portfolio spans residential elevators (Elvoron hydraulic and in-line drive systems), vertical platform lifts (Genesis Enclosure, Genesis Shaftway, OPAL, CPL), inclined platform lifts (Xpress II, X3, Artira), LU/LA commercial elevators, Matot dumbwaiters, ceiling track patient lift systems (GoLift series), portable lifts and evacuation chairs (Super-Trac, Stair-Trac, STAAGE, Evacu-Trac, Power-Trac), and custom vehicle modifications (heavy-duty wheelchair lifts, adaptive driving controls, van conversions). As Garaventa's first U.S. dealer since 1978 and a recognized top global Garaventa dealer, Lift-Aids anchors its elevator and platform lift lines through this long-standing supplier relationship, supplemented by partnerships with BraunAbility, Ricon, Matot, and Amico for vehicle lifts, dumbwaiters, and ceiling track systems.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining enterprise-style engagement with contractors, architects, and building owners during planning and design phases, direct-to-consumer sales for residential homeowners, and a VA and Texas DARS-approved government-funded channel for vehicle accessibility modifications. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, licensed installation services, and recurring maintenance contracts including TDLR inspection coordination. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with unit economics tied to configuration choices such as additional stops ($1,000-$1,500 each) and travel distance (~$200 per additional foot) for residential elevators. As of 2023, ownership transitioned to the founders' granddaughter, continuing family leadership while operating from a 15,000 sq. ft. Euless facility with a 16-person full-time staff, five of whom have over 25 years of tenure.

Name

Lift Aids

Legal name

Lift-Aids, Inc.

Website

https://lift-aids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lift-Aids is a third-generation, family-owned Texas elevator contractor that sells, installs, services, and rents residential and commercial accessibility equipment (elevators, platform lifts, ceiling track lifts) and custom vehicle modifications for homeowners, contractors, healthcare facilities, and government-funded customers across Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessibility Equipment and Mobility Solutions

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services (HSABAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE), Home Mobility & Accessibility Equipment (Ramps, Stair Lifts, Transfer Aids) (HSABAKAB), Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts) (BPABAIAI), Dumbwaiter & Material Lift Service & Maintenance (BPABAIAJ)

Keywords

• Accessibility equipment
• Residential elevators
• Wheelchair lifts
• Vehicle modifications
• Mobility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Euless

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accessibility Equipment Sales: Sale of residential elevators, commercial lifts, platform lifts, dumbwaiters, ceiling track lifts, portable lifts, and vehicle accessibility modifications. Products are sold as complete units with various customization options based on customer requirements.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation by licensed Texas Elevator Contractors. Includes site assessment, equipment installation, TDLR inspection coordination, and compliance certification.
3. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance services for installed equipment including annual servicing, TDLR inspections, and repair services. Building owners and contractors partner with Lift-Aids for scheduled maintenance to ensure code compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lift-Aids, Inc. sells, installs, and services accessibility and mobility equipment for residential, commercial, and vehicle applications. Its product portfolio includes residential elevators (Elvoron), LU/LA commercial elevators, vertical and inclined platform lifts, dumbwaiters, ceiling track lifts, portable lifts, evacuation chairs, and custom vehicle modifications (wheelchair lifts and adaptive driving controls). The company operates as a licensed Texas Elevator Contractor serving North and West Texas.

Product overview

Lift-Aids provides a comprehensive portfolio of accessibility solutions centered on mobility and vertical transportation equipment. The product lineup includes Elvoron residential elevators and LU/LA commercial elevators as core elevator products, vertical platform lifts (Genesis Enclosure, Genesis Shaftway, OPAL, CPL) and inclined platform lifts (Xpress II, X3, Artira) for wheelchair accessibility, Matot dumbwaiters for goods transport, ceiling track lift systems (GoLift series) for patient transfer, and portable lifts and evacuation chairs (Super-Trac, Stair-Trac, STAAGE, Evacu-Trac, Power-Trac) for temporary and emergency use. Vehicle accessibility modifications encompass heavy-duty lifts, adaptive driving controls, van conversions, and scooter lifts. These products serve residential homes, commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and vehicles, providing end-to-end accessibility solutions primarily through Garaventa partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elvoron Home Elevator A residential elevator available in hydraulic and in-line (machine room-less) drive systems, designed for 2-6 floors with travel up to 50 feet, 750-1,000 lbs capacity, and customizable cab finishes. For homeowners seeking multi-level accessibility.
• Genesis Enclosure Vertical Platform Lift A self-contained enclosed vertical platform lift with factory-built walls, available with leadscrew or hydraulic drive, travel up to 14 feet, 750 lb capacity, suitable for indoor or outdoor installation. For residential and commercial accessibility applications.
• Genesis Shaftway Vertical Platform Lift A space-efficient vertical platform lift designed to fit inside a customer-built hoistway with leadscrew or hydraulic drive options, travel up to 14 feet, and 750 lb capacity. For residential and light commercial projects.
• OPAL Vertical Platform Lift A low-rise, open-style vertical platform lift for travel up to 63 inches, 750 lb capacity, designed for porches, stages, and decks where a ramp is impractical.
• CPL Custom Platform Lift A full-height cab platform lift with hydraulic drive, providing elevator-like appearance at lower cost, travel up to 14 feet, meeting ADA and CSA B355 requirements.
• Xpress II Inclined Platform Lift A heavy-duty inclined platform lift for straight stairways with two landings, rack and pinion drive, 550 lb capacity, ADA-compliant platform option, minimal structural modifications required.
• X3 Inclined Platform Lift A compact, battery-powered inclined platform lift for straight stairways in homes or light-use commercial spaces, with rechargeable battery operation and wireless call stations.
• Artira Inclined Platform Lift

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 56 years serving North Texas
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GaraventacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1978Lift-Aids became Garaventa's first U.S. dealer in 1978, establishing a partnership that continues today. As a top-performing Garaventa dealer worldwide, Lift-Aids distributes the full range of Garaventa accessibility products including Genesis vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, and LU/LA elevators. This exclusive distribution relationship is foundational to Lift-Aids' product portfolio.
• VA (Veterans Affairs)coreOthersVA-approved provider for vehicle accessibility modifications, allowing eligible veterans to access funding for wheelchair lifts and adaptive driving aids. Lift-Aids guides customers through VA eligibility and funding processes.
• Texas DARS (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services)coreOthersTexas DARS-approved provider for accessibility equipment funding. Eligible Texans with disabilities can access DARS funding for vehicle modifications and mobility equipment through approved providers like Lift-Aids.
• National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)minorOthersIndustry association membership with Quality Assurance Program certification for mobility equipment dealers.
• Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)minorOthersProfessional association for driver rehabilitation specialists, supporting best practices in adaptive driving equipment.
• Spina Bifida Association of North TexasminorOthersNonprofit partnership supporting individuals with spina bifida through accessibility solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MobilityWorks: Largest U.S. provider of wheelchair-accessible vans and vehicle modifications, with multiple Texas locations. Comparable to Lift-Aids' vehicle accessibility modifications segment (heavy-duty lifts, adaptive driving controls, hand controls); direct competitor for VA-funded vehicle modification contracts in Texas.
• 101 Mobility: National franchise system selling, installing, and renting stair lifts, platform lifts, ramps, and vehicle lifts for residential accessibility. Most direct U.S. comparable to Lift-Aids in product scope (residential accessibility equipment dealer/installer) and GTM, though distributed across many franchisees rather than concentrated in one regional operator.
• Accessibility Solutions Inc: Texas-based accessibility equipment dealer installing wheelchair lifts, stair lifts, and residential elevators for homeowners and contractors. Overlapping geography in Texas and overlapping product portfolio with Lift-Aids; competes for the same architectural/contractor specifications in DFW-area projects.

Broad incumbents

• Harmar Mobility: U.S. manufacturer of stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, vehicle lifts, and mobility ramps sold through a national dealer network. Comparable to Lift-Aids as an accessibility equipment supplier serving residential and vehicle modification customers.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: U.S. manufacturer of stair lifts, vehicle lifts, and scooter lifts, with dealer network including Texas operators. Comparable to Lift-Aids as an accessibility equipment provider serving aging-in-place customers; broader national footprint.
• National Seating & Mobility: U.S. durable medical equipment provider specializing in complex rehab, mobility, and accessibility equipment with national footprint. Comparable to Lift-Aids for ceiling track lifts, patient transfer equipment, and broader home/clinical accessibility installations.
• Stannah Stairlifts: UK-headquartered global manufacturer and installer of stair lifts, home elevators, and platform lifts with U.S. operations. Comparable as a residential accessibility lift provider serving aging-in-place customers; operates through a direct installation model similar to Lift-Aids.
• Vantage Mobility International (VMI): Manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vans, platform lifts, and driving aids, with dealer/service network across the U.S. including Texas. Comparable to Lift-Aids' vehicle accessibility modifications business; larger and vertically integrated manufacturer.
• Savaria Corporation: Public Canadian accessibility company (TSX:SIS) that manufactures and installs residential elevators, stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and vehicle lifts globally. Vertical integrator that competes with Lift-Aids at the manufacturer/dealer boundary; comparable because it touches every segment Lift-Aids serves.
• BraunAbility: Global manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles, wheelchair lifts, and mobility seating. Lift-Aids is a BraunAbility dealer in Texas; BraunAbility is comparable as both an upstream supplier and downstream competitor in the vehicle modification market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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