Collier County, Florida

Home elevators and lift service in Naples.

Naples builds some of the most carefully finished homes in Florida, and the elevator is expected to match. Modern Lifts installs, services and modernizes residential elevators from Port Royal to North Naples.

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All major residential brands
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Glass home elevator in a Naples-style great room

Custom homes, custom cabs

In Naples, the elevator is part of the interior.

In Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Park Shore and Pelican Bay, an elevator is rarely an afterthought. Architects draw it into the plans, designers specify the cab panels to match the millwork, and glass elevators are placed where they can be seen. We work from those drawings and coordinate with the builder and the designer so the finished cab looks like it belongs to the house.

Naples also has a large number of elevators installed fifteen and twenty years ago that still run but look and ride their age. Modernization, with new controls, a new cab interior and updated safety devices, is a large share of our work here. So is maintenance for owners who are away from May to November and want the elevator ready when they return.

Stainless steel home elevator cab at an open landing

What we’re called for in Naples

The work we do here most.

Designer cab finishes
Hardwood, painted and glass cabs matched to the home. Start with the cab designer and bring us the result.
Modernization
New controls, safety upgrades and a new interior for older Naples elevators, without rebuilding the hoistway.
Seasonal maintenance
Service scheduled around your time in residence, including a check before you arrive.

Home elevators Stairlifts Platform lifts Repair Storm damage

Choosing equipment

What Naples owners tend to choose.

West of 41, in Port Royal, Aqualane Shores and Old Naples, most of our conversations start with an architect. These are new builds or full rebuilds on valuable lots, three levels is common, and the elevator is specified alongside the staircase. Hydraulic elevators are popular here for their smooth, quiet ride, and glass is chosen where the elevator sits in view.

In Pelican Bay, Park Shore and The Moorings there’s a mix of older single-family homes being remodeled and villas where space is tighter. Inland, in Grey Oaks, Mediterra, Quail Creek and Pine Ridge, large two-story homes on bigger lots usually have room for a conventional hoistway, and owners often add the elevator during a wider renovation. In Golden Gate Estates the calls are more practical: a stairlift or a platform lift so someone can stay in the house.

Permits in Naples

Inside the city, permits are issued by the City of Naples Building Department. Most of North Naples, East Naples, Pelican Bay and Golden Gate fall under Collier County Growth Management instead. Several Naples communities also have architectural review, and we can supply the drawings and specifications those committees ask for.

Storms and salt

Irma in 2017 and Ian in 2022 both put salt water into low-lying streets in Old Naples, Aqualane Shores and Royal Harbor. An elevator that sat in flooded garage water then, and has only been repaired piecemeal since, is a good candidate for a proper inspection, and often for modernization.

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Service and repair

Looking after lifts in Naples.

Naples has more home elevators per street than anywhere else we work, and many were installed by companies that have since changed hands or left the area. We take on service for all the major residential brands. A first visit covers a full inspection of the rails, drive, door locks, controller and safety devices, and you get a plain account of what’s fine, what’s worn and what’s worth planning for. From there most owners put the elevator on a schedule that fits their time in residence. When something does stop working mid-season, a customer we already maintain is a quicker repair, because we know the machine and often have the right parts to hand.

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Cost and planning

What a home elevator costs in Naples.

New home elevator, installed

$25,000to$60,000

Stairlifts and platform lifts cost less.

Where yours lands depends on the drive type, the number of stops, the hoistway and the cab finish. In Naples the cab often drives the price as much as the machine. Glass hoistways, hardwood panels and custom lighting sit at the top of the range, and a third or fourth stop adds to it. Modernizing an older elevator usually costs well below a new installation, because the hoistway and much of the structure stay in place.

Our home elevator cost guide breaks down each factor, and the stairlift cost and funding guide covers VA, Medicaid and other help with paying for a lift.

How a project runs

In-home visit
We measure, check the structure and power, and talk through the options. It’s free.
Written quote and design
You get the equipment, price and schedule in writing. Choose a finish in the cab designer.
Permit and installation
We prepare the application for the City of Naples or Collier County and coordinate with your builder if there is one.
Inspection and handover
After final inspection we show you how everything works and set up a maintenance plan if you want one.

Where we work in and around Naples.

Not listed? We cover all of Collier County. Call 239.499.4749 and ask.

Port Royal
Aqualane Shores
Old Naples
Royal Harbor
Coquina Sands
The Moorings
Park Shore
Seagate
Pelican Bay
Bay Colony
Pine Ridge
Vanderbilt Beach
Naples Park
Pelican Marsh
Grey Oaks
Quail Creek
Mediterra
Tiburon
North Naples
East Naples
Lely Resort
Golden Gate Estates

Nearby: Marco Island · Bonita Springs & Estero · Fort Myers · full service area

Local questions

Questions from Naples homeowners.

Can you match the cab to our interior designer’s specification?

Yes. Panel style, wood species, stain, ceiling, lighting, handrail and fixtures are all selected for the project, and we coordinate details like flooring recess with your designer.

Our elevator is original to a 2005 home. Repair or modernize?

If it’s reliable and parts are available, repair and regular service may be all it needs. If repairs are getting frequent or the cab looks dated, modernization gives you a new ride and a new interior on the existing structure. We’ll inspect it and price both.

We’re away from May to November. What should happen to the elevator?

It should be parked at an upper landing and kept on a maintenance schedule. Elevators left unused in summer humidity are the ones that fail in the first week of season. We can service it while you’re away and check it before you arrive.

Can you work with our builder and architect directly?

Yes. We supply hoistway dimensions, pit and overhead requirements, electrical rough-in details and shop drawings early, and we attend site meetings when it helps.

How much does a home elevator cost in Naples?

Most new home elevators we install cost $25,000 to $60,000. The number of stops, the drive type, the hoistway and the cab finish decide where a home in Naples lands. Stairlifts and platform lifts cost less. We give a written quote after a free in-home visit.

Does Medicare pay for a home elevator or stairlift?

Original Medicare does not, because it treats elevators and stairlifts as home modifications rather than medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage plans, VA benefits and Florida Medicaid long-term care can help in certain cases. Our stairlift cost and funding guide explains each option.