Eagan’s split-level housing makes stairs the central problem
Eagan grew fastest through the 1970s and 1980s, and it shows in the housing: split-entry and split-level homes are everywhere. That single fact shapes most of the accessibility work we do here.
A split-entry puts a half-flight up and a half-flight down immediately inside the front door. There is no way to enter the house without taking stairs, which makes it one of the harder layouts to age in. The good news is that half-flights are short, so a stair lift on each is a straightforward and relatively inexpensive fix, and the front-door landing is usually large enough to work with.
What we install in Eagan
- Stair lifts: the standard answer in Eagan, often two short units to cover both half-flights of a split-entry.
- Wheelchair lifts: vertical platform lifts where the front landing itself needs to be reached under power.
- Home elevators: residential elevators for homeowners who need to move a wheelchair between full levels.
- Wheelchair ramps: custom ramps to the front landing, sized for the rise from the driveway.
- Accessible bathrooms: conversions of the compact upper-level bathroom typical of the split-entry plan.
- Safety and access: stair and porch railings, grab bars and automatic door openers.
Permitted, inspected, and done properly
Powered lifts and elevators are regulated equipment in Minnesota, not appliances you bolt down. Ocel Builders installs as a Minnesota Limited Elevator Contractor and holds a Minnesota Builders License, so the framing, the electrical coordination, the equipment and the inspection are handled by one accountable team in Dakota County.
What it costs in Eagan
We give you an itemised written quote after a free in-home assessment, and financing is available. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation. Request a free assessment or see the financing page.