Shoreview is one of the oldest cities in Ramsey County
At 21.5%, Shoreview’s senior share runs well above Minnesota’s 17.3% average, and its median age of 43.6 is among the highest in the metro. Nearly 2,400 residents are past 75. This is a city where a large share of households are already thinking about how long the house will work for them.
Much of Shoreview was built in the 1960s and 1970s, which means a lot of ramblers and split-levels on generous lots. Ramblers are the friendliest starting point in all of accessibility work, because the living space is already on one floor. The obstacles are usually the entry and the bathroom rather than the stairs, and both are solvable without touching the layout of the house.
What we install in Shoreview
- Stair lifts: for split-levels and for rambler basements where laundry and storage sit downstairs.
- Wheelchair lifts: vertical platform lifts at raised entries, indoors and out.
- Home elevators: residential elevators where a full second level needs to stay in use.
- Wheelchair ramps: custom wood and aluminium ramps, the most common Shoreview project alongside bathrooms.
- Accessible bathrooms: roll-in showers, walk-in tubs and tub-to-shower conversions in original 1960s bathrooms.
- Safety and access: grab bars, handrails, porch railings 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 Ramsey County.
What it costs in Shoreview
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.