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Vacuum and Pneumatic Elevators in Huntsville, AL

Vacuum elevators, also called pneumatic elevators, move a round cab with air pressure inside a clear tube. They are self supporting and do not need a traditional shaft or pit in many cases.

They have a distinctive look and a small footprint, but cab size is limited, so not every model fits a wheelchair.

They can be louder than some other drive types while moving, which is worth hearing in person if possible.

As with any elevator, installation should be done by a licensed installer and meet applicable code.

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 vacuum and pneumatic elevators, 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
• Through-Floor and Shaftless Lifts
• Vertical Platform Lifts
• Elevator Shaft and Hoistway Construction
• Adding an Elevator to an Existing Home
• Stair Lift Alternatives
• Home Elevator Maintenance and Repair