Home elevators & stairlifts in Kalispell and the Flathead.
We serve Kalispell, Bigfork, Lakeside, Somers, Columbia Falls and homes around Flathead Lake with home elevators, stairlifts, platform lifts and hillside trams.
- Serving the whole Flathead Valley
- Free in-home consultations
- Elevators, stairlifts, trams and service
Northwest Montana, served by a Northwest team.
Mobility Concepts has been installing lifts in the Inland Northwest since 1999, and the Flathead Valley is part of our service area. We'll come to your home, measure, and give you a straight recommendation and a written quote.
Whether you need a stairlift to the basement of a Kalispell ranch house or a tram down a rocky bank on Flathead Lake, we handle the design, install and the service afterward.
Our services in Kalispell
We also install vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, dumbwaiters and LULA elevators.
Home elevators in Kalispell
We design, install and service residential elevators for homes across North Idaho, the Treasure Valley and Montana's Flathead Valley, from a closet-sized retrofit in an older house to a custom elevator in a new lake home..
Learn moreStairlifts in Kalispell
A stairlift is the quickest, most affordable way to keep using every floor of your home.
Learn moreHillside trams in Kalispell
A tram turns a long, tiring climb to the dock into an easy ride.
Learn moreService & repair in Kalispell
When a home elevator, stairlift or platform lift stops working, you need someone who can get there and fix it.
Learn moreFlathead Valley homes and what they need
Every area has its own kind of house. Here's what we run into most in and around Kalispell.
Flathead Lake properties
The largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi has a lot of steep, rocky shoreline around Lakeside, Somers and Bigfork. A hillside tram gets you and your gear to the water without the climb.
Ranch homes with basements
A lot of Kalispell homes have one main floor and a full basement. A stairlift or a simple two-stop elevator makes the basement usable again.
New construction
The valley keeps adding homes. If you're building, have your builder frame an elevator shaft now. It's far easier than adding one later.
Long winters
Icy steps are a hazard for months. An elevator from the garage, or an outdoor lift with a cover, keeps you off them.
Real installs, real homes
From first call to finished install
Free consultation
We come to your home, measure, look at the space and talk through who will use the equipment and how.
Recommendation & quote
You get a clear recommendation and a written quote. No pressure and no surprise add-ons later.
Professional install
Our crew installs and tests everything, then walks you through how it works before we leave.
Ongoing service
Our local technicians handle maintenance and repairs for as long as you own it.
Montana rules for home elevators
Montana
Montana's elevator rules leave elevators and lifts that sit entirely inside a single private home out of state conveyance permitting, but the work must still be done by state-licensed elevator contractors and mechanics. Building permits come from the City of Kalispell or Flathead County. For tram projects, Flathead County requires a lakeshore permit for any work within 20 feet of the lake's high-water line.
We'll tell you which permits your project needs and coordinate with your builder or contractor.
Kalispell and nearby communities
Our team handles consultations, installs and service throughout the area, including:
From our blog
Montana Home Elevator Rules: Permits, Licenses & Inspections
Montana leaves elevators in private homes out of state permitting, but installers still need a state license. What Flathead Valley homeowners should know.
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Winterizing Outdoor Lifts & Trams in Idaho and Montana
Snow, ice and freeze-thaw are hard on outdoor stairlifts, porch lifts and hillside trams. A season-by-season care plan for North Idaho and the Flathead.
Read moreKalispell questions
Do you install and service equipment in Kalispell?
Yes. Kalispell and the Flathead Valley are part of our service area for installs, repairs and maintenance. Call or request an estimate and we'll schedule a visit.
Does Montana inspect home elevators?
Elevators and lifts used only inside a private home are left out of Montana's state conveyance permitting, but the installer must hold the right Montana elevator licenses. Because there's no routine state inspection, we recommend a service visit at least once a year.
What permits does a tram on Flathead Lake need?
Expect county building and electrical permits, plus a Flathead County lakeshore permit for any work within 20 feet of the high-water line. We'll help you figure out exactly what applies to your lot.
Can you put a stairlift on basement stairs?
Yes. Basement stairs are one of the most common places for a stairlift. Straight stairs can often be done in a single visit.
How do I get started?
Call (208) 762-3632 or request a free estimate online. We'll set up a no-pressure consultation at your home.
Let's talk about your Kalispell home.
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. We'll look at your stairs, space and budget and recommend what fits.