Savaria Eclipse Home Elevators - Machine Roomless Innovation
Best-Selling Residential Elevator in North America | Machine Roomless Design | Up to 6 Stops | Customizable Finishes | VA-Approved
Savaria Eclipse Home Elevator
The #1 Best-Selling Residential Elevator in North America
Quick Specs
Best For:
- • Luxury multi-story Portland homes (West Hills, Lake Oswego, Dunthorpe)
- • Historic home retrofits (Irvington, Eastmoreland, Alameda)
- • Multi-generational living and aging-in-place
- • Veterans seeking full-home wheelchair accessibility
Why Choose the Savaria Eclipse Home Elevator?
The Savaria Eclipse is the #1 best-selling residential elevator in North America, delivering the convenience of a full home elevator without the complexity and cost of a machine room. With its revolutionary machine roomless design, the Eclipse requires only a small closet space for components, making it perfect for retrofitting into existing Portland homes or integrating into new luxury construction.
What Makes the Savaria Eclipse Different:
Best-Selling Residential Elevator in North America
More homeowners choose the Eclipse than any other residential elevator—a testament to its proven reliability, innovative design, and exceptional value.
Machine Roomless Design
Eliminates the need for a separate machine room, saving 50-100 sq ft of valuable space and reducing installation complexity and cost.
Up to 6 Stops
Services up to 6 floors including basement, main, upper floors, attic, and roof deck—providing complete home accessibility.
Only 8 ft Ceiling Required
Compact geared chain drive requires only 8 ft ceilings with no ceiling shaftway construction—ideal for existing homes with standard ceiling heights.
Fully Customizable Finishes
Choose from a wide variety of cab finishes, fixtures, door styles, and lighting to match any Portland home aesthetic.
VA SAH/SHA Grant Eligible
Qualify for VA SAH grants up to $121,812 or SHA grants up to $24,405 for eligible veterans—often covering full installation cost.
Eclipse vs. Vertical Platform Lifts
| Feature | Eclipse Home Elevator | Savaria Prolift VPL | Bruno Residential VPL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full home elevator | Vertical platform lift | Vertical platform lift |
| Capacity | Up to 950 lbs (HD available) | 1,050-1,400 lbs | 750 lbs |
| Max Travel Height | Up to 50 ft (60 ft some areas) | Up to 23 ft (14 ft USA) | Up to 14 ft |
| Number of Stops | Up to 6 stops | Up to 4 stops | 2 stops |
| Machine Room | Not required | Required (hydraulic) | Not required |
| Cab Style | Premium residential finishes | Enclosed elevator-like | Open platform |
| Aesthetic | Fully customizable | Commercial/functional | Industrial/functional |
| Best For | Luxury homes, 3+ floors | Multi-story commercial | 1-2 floors, budget |
Choose Eclipse Home Elevator if:
- You have 3+ floors (including basement, attic, roof deck)
- You want premium residential aesthetics with custom finishes
- You are building/renovating a luxury home
- You need complete home accessibility (all levels)
- You want no machine room (saves space)
Choose Vertical Platform Lift if:
- You only need 1-2 floors of access (up to 14 ft)
- You have budget constraints
- You need faster installation (10-16 weeks vs. 16-24 weeks)
Machine Roomless Innovation
What is "Machine Roomless"?
Traditional home elevators require a separate machine room (50-100 sq ft) to house the elevator motor, controller, and mechanical components. This machine room needs HVAC, lighting, and structural work—adding significant cost and complexity.
The Savaria Eclipse machine roomless design eliminates this requirement by housing all components in a small closet space (typically 2-3 ft wide).
Benefits of Machine Roomless Design:
Perfect for Portland Homes:
Existing Homes
Retrofit without major additions
Historic Homes
Minimal impact on original architecture
Urban Properties
Maximize usable square footage
New Construction
Simplified design, lower costs
Eclipse Customization Options
Make Your Elevator Uniquely Yours
Cab Interior Finishes
- Flat melamine walls (choice of colors)
- Unfinished MDF panels (custom painting/staining)
- Plastic laminate panels (wood-look finishes)
- Custom wall treatments
Ceiling & Lighting
- Standard: Oxford white with 4 LED pot lights
- Upgrade: Premium lighting, decorative ceilings
Flooring
- Standard: Double plywood (for custom flooring)
- Upgrade: Carpet, tile, hardwood, rubber mat
Fixtures & Hardware
- Clear anodized aluminum (modern)
- Bronze anodized aluminum (traditional)
- Stainless steel handrails
- Custom finishes available
Doors
- Manual swing doors (standard)
- Savaria Automatic Slim Doors (recommended)
Control Panel
- Standard: Digital display, metal buttons
- Upgrade: Touchscreen, custom configurations
Savaria Eclipse VA Funding
Up to $121,812 in VA Grant Funding
VA SAH Grant
Up to $121,812
For veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities
VA SHA Grant
Up to $24,405
Special Housing Adaptation for specific disabilities
VA HISA Grant
Up to $6,800
Home Improvements and Structural Alterations
Bearson Enterprises is a VA-approved contractor. We will help you navigate the VA application process and work directly with the VA to maximize your benefits.
Many veterans receive 100% funding with no out-of-pocket cost.
Eclipse Safety Features (Standard)
Emergency lowering and lighting
Mechanical backup
Automatic engagement
Prevents cab movement
Prevents movement with doors open
Immediate halt
Hall station status
Prevents unauthorized use
Maintenance access
Residential elevator standards
Eclipse Installation by Bearson Enterprises
Professional Installation Timeline: 16-24 Weeks
Installation Process:
Free On-Site Consultation (Week 1)
Assess your home, discuss options, evaluate VA eligibility
Custom Engineering & Design (Weeks 2-6)
Structural engineering, cab design, permit applications
Permit Processing (Weeks 4-8)
Building permits, elevator permits, VA documentation
Site Preparation (Weeks 8-12)
Shaft construction, structural reinforcement, electrical
Manufacturing (Weeks 6-16)
Savaria manufactures your custom elevator in Canada
Installation (Weeks 16-22)
Professional installation by factory-trained technicians
Inspection & Training (Weeks 22-24)
Final inspections, user training, warranty registration
What's Included:
- Free consultation and home assessment
- All engineering, permits, inspections
- Complete installation (structural, electrical, finish)
- User training
- 3-year parts warranty
- Ongoing service and maintenance
Bearson Benefits:
- Licensed General Contractor (OR CCB #16541 | WA DAVEBBC962ND)
- VA-Approved Contractor
- Authorized Savaria Dealer
- 47 Years Experience
- Oregon Elevator License
- 4.9/5 Google Rating
Eclipse Testimonials
"The Eclipse transformed our 4-story Lake Oswego home. It's so smooth and quiet—guests think it's always been there. The custom finishes match our interior perfectly!"
Jennifer & Michael T.
Lake Oswego, OR
"As a disabled veteran, the VA SAH grant covered our entire Eclipse installation. Bearson made the VA process seamless. Now I have full access to all three floors!"
Colonel James R.
Portland, OR (Veteran)
"We installed the Eclipse in our historic Irvington home. The machine roomless design meant minimal structural changes to our 1920s house. Mom now has complete independence!"
Sarah & David K.
Portland, OR
Frequently Asked Questions - Savaria Eclipse
Compare Eclipse to Other Options
Perfect for Portland Neighborhoods
West Hills & Portland Heights
Multi-story estates
Lake Oswego & Dunthorpe
Waterfront luxury homes
Irvington, Eastmoreland, Alameda
Historic retrofits
Pearl District & South Waterfront
Modern condos
Bethany & West Linn
New construction
Ready to Add a Home Elevator to Your Portland Estate?
The Savaria Eclipse delivers the ultimate in residential luxury and accessibility with machine roomless convenience. Whether you are planning for aging-in-place, a veteran eligible for VA grants, or building a luxury home, Bearson Enterprises has 47 years of home elevator installation experience.
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