A pool lift provides a seated path between the pool deck and the water using a powered lifting mechanism. Find a solution based on the pool layout, deck conditions, weight capacity, controls, and available transfer space of your home.
A pool lift can make swimming, exercise, therapy, and time in the water more accessible for people with different mobility needs.
Transfer onto the lift seat at deck level and use the powered movement to enter or exit the pool.
Create a more inclusive pool experience for family members, guests, and residents.
Choose a pool lift suited to your needs, preferred activities, and level of independence.
Both options provide powered access between the deck and the water. A fixed pool lift is anchored at a dedicated access point, while a portable pool lift can be moved or stored when it is not in use.
| Dedicated Access Point Fixed Pool Lift | Flexible Placement Portable Pool Lift | |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Anchored into or mounted to the pool deck at a dedicated access point. | Uses a movable weighted base and typically requires less permanent modification to the pool deck. |
| Suited for | Pools that need a consistent access point and have a suitable deck location for permanent installation. | Pools that benefit from flexible placement or need the lift moved or stored between uses. |
| Deck space | Typically uses a smaller dedicated footprint but requires appropriate anchoring and clearance around the lift. | Requires additional deck space for the weighted base and a clear route for moving the lift. |
| Storage | Usually remains installed at the pool throughout the swimming season or year-round. | Can be moved to a designated storage area when appropriate, provided there is a suitable route and storage space. |
| Operation | Commonly uses rechargeable battery power with controls positioned according to the lift model. | Commonly uses rechargeable battery power with similar lifting and control functions. |
| Pool compatibility | Depends on deck construction, pool-edge design, water level, required reach, anchoring location, and clear deck space. | Depends on deck strength, available operating space, pool-edge design, water level, and the route used to move the lift. |
| Planning priorities | Rider needs, weight capacity, seat position, deck anchoring, clearances, water depth, power, and applicable access requirements. | Rider needs, weight capacity, base dimensions, deck strength, maneuvering space, storage, power, and applicable requirements. |
| Project scope | May require deck evaluation, anchoring work, electrical planning, and permanent placement at the selected access point. | May reduce permanent deck work but requires more equipment space and a practical plan for movement and storage. |
The right pool lift should work with the rider, the deck, and the pool itself. Seat position, lifting capacity, controls, clearances, and transfer space all contribute to a practical installation.
A powered lifting mechanism does the work for you.
Operation is simple, and made easy.
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