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Home Elevator Space Requirements

Traditional elevators

Need a hoistway sized to the manufacturer's specifications, and some need a pit or machine space.

Through-floor lifts

Need a floor opening and clear space above and below.

Vacuum elevators

Need a round footprint and clearance for the tube.

Platform lifts

Need landing space at top and bottom and room for gates or doors.

More guides

• Home Elevator Cost Guide
• Types of Home Elevators and Lifts
• Planning a Home Elevator
• Home Elevator Code and Licensing in Alabama
• Planning Home Access for the Long Term
• Home Elevator Maintenance Basics
• How to Hire a Home Elevator Installer

Services

• Residential Elevator Installation
• Through-Floor and Shaftless Lifts
• Vertical Platform Lifts
• Vacuum and Pneumatic Elevators
• Elevator Shaft and Hoistway Construction
• Adding an Elevator to an Existing Home
• Stair Lift Alternatives
• Home Elevator Maintenance and Repair