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Through-Floor and Shaftless Lifts in Huntsville, AL

Through-floor lifts, sometimes called shaftless elevators, travel between two floors through an opening cut in the floor, without a full framed hoistway.

They usually take less construction than a traditional elevator and can fit existing homes where a shaft is impractical, though they typically serve only two stops.

Capacity and cab size vary. Some models can carry a wheelchair, while others are designed for a standing rider.

The opening, the structure around it, and the electrical supply all need professional assessment before installation.

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 through-floor and shaftless lifts, 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

Related services

• Residential Elevator Installation
• 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