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Vertical Platform Lifts in Northern Indiana.

Lift & Ramp Solutions LLC is a locally owned accessibility lift and ramp company serving Fort Wayne, Muncie, Logansport, South Bend, and surrounding Northern Indiana communities.

For homes with limited space, steep grades, or entryways that simply can't accommodate a long ramp, a vertical platform lift provides a practical alternative. It carries a wheelchair, scooter, or other mobility device straight up between levels—compactly and reliably—giving wheelchair users and their families safe, independent access to a porch, deck, or any elevated entry or floor level, without disrupting the look or layout of the home.

Vertical Platform Lifts: A Wheelchair-Accessible Alternative to Ramps and Stairlifts

Modular ramps work well for gradual inclines, but many Indiana homes have elevated entries or split-level interiors where a ramp would need to run 20 feet or more, which is impractical in a standard residential lot. Stairlifts carry a seated passenger up a rail, but they cannot transport someone who uses a full-size manual or power wheelchair without a separate transfer process.

A vertical platform lift (VPL), also known as a residential porch lift, solves both problems for Indiana homeowners. It raises the entire platform, wheelchair, and rider together, straight up to the door threshold or upper floor. There's no transfer required, no upper-body strength needed, and no lengthy ramp run eating into your yard.

For Indiana wheelchair users, caregivers managing a heavy chair, or families seeking a durable, code-compliant accessibility solution, a vertical platform lift is often the right fit when ramps and stairlifts fall short.

Types of Vertical Platform Lifts We Install

Lift & Ramp Solutions offers vertical platform lifts for interior and exterior access, including open-platform porch lifts for exterior entry access and enclosed-platform lifts for both interior and exterior applications. Both styles are available in platform sizes from 36x48 inches up to 54x60 inches and carry weight capacities up to 1,000 pounds.

• Residential porch lift — raises a full wheelchair from grade to door threshold, no ramp run required; suits entries elevated 14 feet.
• Indoor vertical lift — travels floor to floor inside the home on a shaft, suited to split-level layouts where a stairlift rail cannot accommodate a wheelchair.
• Heavy-duty capacity lift—rated up to 1,000 lbs for bariatric users or power wheelchairs; available in enclosed and open-platform configurations.

Every lift we install meets ASME A18.1 platform lift safety standards. We confirm permit requirements with the local authority having jurisdiction before any installation begins, so you are never left with a surprise inspection issue after the work is done.

From Site Assessment to Operational Lift

Every vertical platform lift installation follows the same four steps. We do not skip the assessment or shortcut the permit process; those steps are what protect you from problems after the lift is operating.

Step 1: Free Site Assessment

We visit the property to measure the rise height, evaluate the landing surface and foundation, check overhead clearance, and identify the power source location. This visit is free and carries no obligation. We bring photos of lift models so you can see what the finished installation will look like at your specific entry.

Step 2: Permit Application and Code Review

Coordinate with the local building department, and confirm the lift specification meets the applicable ASME A18.1 safety standard for private-residence inclined and vertical wheelchair lifts.

Step 3: Professional Installation

Installation is typically completed in one day, though additional time may be needed when foundation preparation or other site work is required. We handle all electrical connections, secure the lift structure to the foundation or floor, and test every safety feature, including the emergency stop, gate interlocks, and upper and lower limit switches, before we leave the site.

Step 4: Training and Ongoing Support

Before we leave, we walk you and your family through the full operation of the lift controls, safety features, and basic maintenance checks. We remain reachable by phone for questions after installation, and we can schedule return visits for annual maintenance inspections.

Schedule Your Free Vertical Platform Lift Assessment

 We serve Fort Wayne, Muncie, Logansport, South Bend, and surrounding communities serving surrounding areas of Larwill, Indiana. Reach out today and we will get you scheduled within the week.