Home Elevators
Best Home Elevator Companies
Fewer than a dozen manufacturers dominate U.S. residential elevators. They serve very different projects.
- Stiltz leads shaftless retrofits with the smallest footprint.
- Savaria covers the widest range, from platform lifts to architectural glass cabs.
- Local dealer capability matters more than brand for installation quality.
- Every quote should identify what is dealer scope and what is general contractor scope.
Match the company to the project
Shaftless retrofit, new-construction hoistway, and outdoor platform lift are three different businesses. A dealer excellent at one may subcontract the others.
- Existing home, minimal construction: shaftless through-the-floor specialists
- New build or major renovation: traditional elevator manufacturers
- Short rise or exterior access: vertical platform lift providers
How to check a dealer
Ask how many units of this exact model they installed in the last year, who performs annual service, and how long a common replacement part takes to arrive. Those three answers predict the next decade of ownership better than any brochure.
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Marcus Thorne
Senior Editor, Mobility Equipment
Marcus covers stair lifts, home elevators, and platform lifts for Home Access Advisor. He spent eleven years estimating residential remodels before moving into consumer publishing, and he reads dealer quotes for a living — which is why most of his guides start with the line items other sites leave out.
Covers: Stair lifts · Residential elevators · Installation pricing · Dealer quotes
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