There is no price list for home elevators, and for good reason. The same elevator can cost very different amounts to install in two different houses. What you can do is understand the parts of the bill and estimate where your project will sit.
Part 1, the elevator itself
Roughly in order from least to most expensive:
- A shaft-less elevator serving two levels
- A single-passenger pneumatic elevator
- A larger pneumatic elevator able to take a wheelchair
- A traditional elevator in a hoistway
- A custom-designed elevator
Within each type, more stops, a bigger cab and finer finishes add to the figure.
Part 2, getting the house ready
This is where projects diverge most.
- Shaft-less. An opening framed in one floor.
- Pneumatic. A round opening at each level and a clear ceiling above.
- Traditional. A full shaft, a pit in many cases, and doors at each landing.
In an older Pennsylvania home with plaster walls, knob-and-tube remnants or stone foundations, preparation takes more care and more money.
Part 3, electrical
A dedicated circuit is normal. An older house may need a panel upgrade first.
Part 4, permits and inspection
Fees and procedures are set locally. Ask your installer what your municipality requires.
Part 5, upkeep
Annual servicing is a modest but permanent line in the household budget.
Getting comparable quotes
- Ask each company to state what building work is excluded
- Check that the same number of stops and the same cab size are being priced
- Compare warranties and service arrangements, not only the total
Lower-cost routes to the same goal
If the aim is simply to reach the bedroom safely, a stair lift does it for far less. If the aim is step-free entry, a platform lift may be enough.
A figure for your home
See the ranges on our home elevators page. Then call Nationwide Lifts of Pennsylvania on 570-217-8426 or request a free home assessment.