Add an Elevator to Your Existing Home

If you’re planning a remodel, it’s the ideal time to add a residential elevator. Installing an elevator in an existing home is easier and more practical than many homeowners realize. Modern systems are designed to fit within compact spaces such as stacked closets or unused corners, without requiring major structural changes.

A home elevator can:

Improve accessibility for aging in place or multi-generational living
Increase home value by up to 10%
Add everyday convenience for moving groceries, luggage, or laundry
Create a feature that appeals to future buyers

Things to Consider When Adding an Elevator to Your Existing Home

When planning to remodel or retrofit for a home elevator, space and layout are the biggest factors. The main requirement is having or creating a clear vertical path from the bottom floor to the top floor. Ideally, this space should be free of load-bearing walls, plumbing, or ductwork.

Remodeling for an Elevator — Easy or Difficult?

In most homes, finding a suitable space is less complicated than you might expect. Common options include: Retrofitting with stacked closets and PVE elevators.

Retrofitting With Stacked Closets

Many homeowners choose to convert “stacked closets” (one closet directly above another) into an elevator shaft. About 25 square feet is typically enough space for residential elevator installation.

An architect or contractor can confirm structural feasibility and adapt the design to your remodel.

Download our stacked closets guide to see how this works in real homes.

PVE Vacuum Elevators

For homes with open foyers or balcony overlooks, a pneumatic vacuum elevator can be a practical solution. These elevators don’t require a pit, hoistway, or machine room, which minimizes construction.

Their compact design allows installation in areas where traditional systems may not fit.

Comparing Residential Elevator Systems

Depending on your remodel goals, hydraulic, winding drum, and PVE elevators are all options. Each has unique benefits for space efficiency, ride quality, and long-term durability.

What Factors Influence The Cost of Remodeling Your Home For An Elevator?

The cost of remodeling your Florida home to install an elevator can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the project. Outside of the price of the elevator itself, you will also need to factor the cost of the architect, contractor, electrician, etc. into the final price of your home elevator project.

Note that you should compare the cost of adding an elevator to buying, selling and moving away from your treasured Florida home.

Also, home elevator cost is negligible compared to the price of assisted living. According to the annual Genworth Financial Cost of Care statistics, the average cost of assisted living in the United States is $4,500 per month.

Can You Customize Your Home Elevator?

At Southeast Elevator, we’ll customize your residential elevator to your exact specifications. We allow you the ability to customize every aspect of your home elevator – from type of cab, lighting and wood paneling to button fixtures and handrails.

View some of your many available customization options on our Cab Designer page.

What Will You Use Your Home Elevator For?

Home elevators can serve many important functions that help enhance your quality of life, including:

Increased Accessibility and Mobility: If you or a family member has a mobility impairment or disability, a home elevator will allow you to move easily between different floors of your home.
Luxury: A home elevator can add a touch of elegance and style to your residence, creating a stylish atmosphere to complement your home’s interior design.
Convenience: Home elevators offer an effortless way to transport bulky or heavy items such as groceries, laundry or furniture between floors of your home.
Safety: A home elevator provides a safe method of moving between floors and reducing the risk of falls and injuries.
Future-Proofing: By adding a home elevator, you can make your home more future-proof if you plan to stay in your residence and age in place.
Increased Resale Value: By installing a home elevator, you can increase the value of your home and make it more appealing to potential buyers if you decide to sell it in the future.

The Perfect Solution to Add Quality of Life to Your Florida Home

When it comes to modifying your Florida home to add luxury and quality of life to your home, custom-crafted residential elevators from Southeast Elevator are the most accessible and useful lift option.

As Florida’s leading residential elevator company, we remove all the stress out of your home elevator remodeling Florida project. We’ll help you design a customized home elevator that perfectly suits your needs.

Contact us today for assistance with your elevator remodeling Florida project.

As a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designated by the National Association of Home Builders, Southeast Elevator will help you choose the right residential elevator when remodeling to make aging in place a reality.