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Elevator Shaft and Hoistway Construction in Huntsville, AL

A hoistway is the framed shaft an elevator travels in. Building it is often the biggest construction part of a residential elevator project.

The shaft must match the elevator manufacturer's specifications, including dimensions, wall construction, and any pit or overhead clearance.

Stacked closets, a corner of a garage, or an exterior addition are common locations in existing homes.

Shaft framing is usually coordinated between a general contractor and the elevator installer, and may require a permit.

For Huntsville area homes

Homes around Huntsville range from historic multi-story houses near downtown to newer two-story builds in Madison and Hampton Cove. Layout, structure, and electrical capacity all affect elevator shaft and hoistway construction, so a licensed installer should assess your home before recommending a plan.

Code note: residential elevators in the United States are generally covered by the ASME A17.1 safety code, which has a section for private residence elevators, and lifts fall under related standards. In Alabama, the Alabama elevator safety statute lists elevators, platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts as covered conveyances and licenses elevator contractors and mechanics, with a limited license for platform lifts and stairway chairlifts, including in private residences. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Alabama Department of Labor Elevator Safety division and your local building department, and ask any installer for their license.

Available across the area

• Madison, AL
• Harvest, AL
• Hampton Cove, AL
• Owens Cross Roads, AL
• Gurley, AL
• Meridianville, AL
• Hazel Green, AL
• New Market, AL
• Toney, AL
• Athens, AL
• Decatur, AL
• Monrovia, AL
• Big Cove, AL
• Jones Valley, AL
• Five Points, AL
• Blossomwood, AL
• Twickenham, AL
• Mooresville, AL
• Triana, AL
• Brownsboro, AL

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• Residential Elevator Installation
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• Vertical Platform Lifts
• Vacuum and Pneumatic Elevators
• Adding an Elevator to an Existing Home
• Stair Lift Alternatives
• Home Elevator Maintenance and Repair