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Pricing guideWhat does a home elevator cost in Southwest Florida?
A new home elevator installed by Modern Lifts typically costs between $25,000 and $60,000. Where your project lands in that range depends on a handful of choices, and this page explains each one.
Typical range
New home elevator, installed
The home visit
Measure, structure check, options
Your quote
For your house and your choices
Six things that decide where you land.
| Factor | Lower end of the range | Higher end of the range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of stops | Two stops, such as garage level to the main living floor. | Three or four stops, or openings on more than one side of the cab. |
| Elevator type | A shaftless or standard-size elevator. | A larger cab, higher capacity or a glass and panoramic design. |
| The hoistway | New construction with the hoistway already framed, or stacked closets ready to convert. | A retrofit where a hoistway has to be built into or onto the house. |
| Cab finishes | Standard panels, ceiling, lighting and fixtures. | Hardwood or custom panels, upgraded fixtures, glass, custom flooring. |
| Doors and gates | Standard swing landing doors and a manual cab gate. | Automatic gates or automatic sliding doors. |
| Site conditions | Easy access, power close by, straightforward permit. | Flood-zone requirements, limited access, extra electrical or structural work. |
Construction work by your builder, such as framing a hoistway, is usually priced separately from the elevator itself. We’ll tell you what’s included in our quote and what isn’t.
What it costs to own.
An elevator is a machine with moving parts, and on the coast it lives in salt air. Budget for routine service every year. It’s a small figure next to the purchase price and it’s what keeps repair bills down.
- Scheduled maintenance, at an interval suited to your equipment
- Occasional wear parts, such as batteries for the backup system
- A pre-season check before hurricane season
Stairlifts and platform lifts
If a full elevator is more than you need, a stairlift or platform lift costs considerably less and installs faster. Prices depend on the staircase or the rise, so we quote these after a short survey.
Upgrading an existing elevator
Modernizing an older elevator usually costs less than replacing it, because the hoistway and structure stay.
Home elevator cost FAQ
Why is the range so wide?
Because a two-stop elevator in a new build with standard finishes and a four-stop glass elevator retrofitted into an existing home are very different projects. Most of the difference comes from the number of stops, the hoistway work and the cab finishes.
Is it cheaper to add an elevator during construction?
Almost always. Framing the hoistway, pit and power into a new build costs far less than opening up a finished house. If you’re building and think you may want an elevator later, ask your builder to frame the hoistway now.
Does the price include the permit?
We handle the elevator permit application and inspections. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included.
How do I get an exact price?
Book a free home visit. We measure, look at the structure, talk through options and follow up with a written quote. If you’ve used the cab designer, send us your design and we’ll price that finish level.
Ready when you are.
Quotes and in-home consultations are free. If your lift is down, call and we’ll get a technician moving.
or call 239.499.4749 · Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm