Lift guides
How to choose, install and maintain a home lift, from the ASAHI engineering team.
6 villa lift designs and installation tips for townhouses and villas 2026
Which lift suits a 3 – 5 storey villa, how big the shaft should be, where to place it and what to prepare during construction. Based on real installations at Vinhomes Ocean Park and Global Gate.
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Townhouse structure for a lift: 8 points to settle at the drawing stage
Shaft, pit, lifting hook, rail-bracket walls, landing door openings, top-floor headroom, waterproofing and power supply. The structural items that decide whether a townhouse lift fits correctly, runs smoothly and lasts.
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Fully imported lifts: pros, cons and when to choose one
A fully imported lift has an integrated design and a clear brand, but comes with waiting time, spare-part costs and its own shaft requirements. An honest comparison with Japanese-configured joint-venture lifts to help owners choose well.
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Home lift pit and headroom (OH): how much is enough, and what to do if you are short
The pit and top-floor headroom (OH) provide the safety space for maintenance staff. Requirements under QCVN 32:2018 and EN 81-20, and the options when a house lacks pit depth or headroom.
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Do home lifts need inspection? QCVN 32:2018 and the key dates
Home lifts must be inspected before use and periodically after that. A summary of QCVN 32:2018/BLĐTBXH, the inspection procedure under Circular 12/2021/TT-BLĐTBXH and the records owners should keep.
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Traction, hydraulic or screw drive: comparing 3 home lift technologies
The three common technologies for homes differ in speed, pit depth, top-floor headroom, maintenance and cost. A comparison table helps owners choose to suit the house as it is.
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Power cut while riding the lift: how ARD works and what your family should do
An automatic rescue device (ARD) takes the cabin to the nearest floor and opens the doors in a power cut. How ARD works, the rescue requirements of QCVN 32:2018 and what families can do for peace of mind.
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Choosing rated load and cabin size for a 4 – 6 storey townhouse
250, 350 or 450 kg? How large must a cabin be for a wheelchair, or for an elderly person with a companion? How to calculate under QCVN 32:2018, EN 81-20 and QCVN 10:2024/BXD, with a table of suggestions by household need.
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How much electricity does a home lift use? Estimating running costs
Most of a home lift's energy is used not while travelling but on standby. How to estimate the monthly bill, the VDI 4707 energy label and the features that help a lift save power.
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Adding a lift to an occupied or renovated home: 4 options and what to watch for
A finished house can still take a lift: in the stairwell, a light well, a corner or on an outside wall. A comparison of the options, the structural checks needed and how to install cleanly while the family lives at home.
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Reducing lift noise and vibration in a townhouse
A lift next to a bedroom can be noisy and vibrate if it is poorly designed or installed. Common causes, how ride quality is measured under ISO 18738-1, and solutions from equipment and installation to architecture.
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