How Much Does a Home Elevator Cost?
$22,500 to $32,500
installed, through-floor (shaftless), two floors
A two-floor through-floor lift is the least work; an elevator in a new shaft costs the most because of the construction around it.
The range is the middle of the published ranges from Angi, Savaria. How we work it out.
Price by type
| Type | Typical price | What it includes | Published ranges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through-floor (shaftless), two floors | $22,500 to $32,500 installed | lift and installation | $15,000 to $25,000 (Angi) $30,000 to $40,000 (Savaria) |
| Pneumatic (glass tube) | $35,000 to $55,000 installed | elevator and installation | $35,000 to $60,000 (Angi) $35,000 to $50,000 (BraunAbility) |
| Traditional elevator in a shaft | $35,000 to $62,500 installed | elevator and installation; building the shaft can be extra | $25,000 to $50,000 (Angi) $45,000 to $75,000 (Savaria) |
What changes the price
- Type of lift
- Number of floors it stops at
- Building a shaft or cutting the floor
- Cab finishes and doors
- Permits, yearly inspection and a service contract
Who pays
Original Medicare does not pay for home elevators. Its equipment list turns them down as a convenience item.
Questions to ask the installer
- Is building the shaft or opening the floor in the price?
- What does a yearly service contract cost?
- What happens in a power cut?
- Does it fit a wheelchair or walker?
- Who pulls the permit and arranges the inspection?
Last checked .
Sources
- Angi: How Much Does a Home Elevator Cost? (consumer guide), checked
- Savaria: How Much Does a Home Elevator Cost in 2026? (manufacturer), checked
- BraunAbility: How Much Does a Home Elevator Cost? (manufacturer), checked
Not medical or insurance advice. Prices change; get written quotes, and check coverage with Medicare or your plan.