Home Elevators in Evanston, IL

In most cases, yes, though a dealer visit confirms it for your home. Our elevators are compact and stand on your floor, so they need no shaft and no pit. In a two- or three-story Evanston house, a corner of a room, a hallway, a closet or a spot beside the stairs often works. The dealer checks the floor, the ceiling height and what sits inside the floors before planning anything. Request a free consultation to find your spot.

Usually yes, a home elevator needs a permit, and your authorized dealer typically helps you get it. Rules and timing are set locally, so the dealer works with the building department on your behalf and explains any inspection that follows. You do not need to learn the process yourself. Since timing can vary, it helps to start the paperwork early, while the site work for your home is still being planned.

A short list of site work comes first, done by a local contractor before the installers arrive. The floor under the elevator must be fully level, a dedicated circuit is added, and the openings between floors are framed and finished. Older homes sometimes need a little more, such as moving a duct or adding support to the floor. Your dealer looks at your house and tells you what yours needs, so there are no surprises.

Typically 2 to 3 days once the site prep is complete. The longer part of the project is usually the prep work before that, which depends on your house and on the permit timing. Because there is no pit to dig and no shaft to build, the install itself stays small and tidy. Your dealer gives you a schedule for each step, so you know when the crew will be there and for how long.

The elevator comes down on its own. If the power fails during a ride, the cabin descends to the lowest level at a safe speed and the door lock opens so the rider can step out. No one is left waiting between floors. It is one reason families feel at ease when an older parent rides alone. Ask your dealer to show you how it works during your consultation.

Yes, the PVE52 is our wheelchair-accessible model, and it is the one to start with. Not every wheelchair fits, so the best step is to ride a PVE52 at an authorized dealer with your own chair before you order. The other three models are compact and suit riders who walk, but they are not made for wheelchairs. If your needs may change later, plan for the PVE52 now.

The price comes from your model, the number of floors, and the site work your house needs. A larger cabin, more stops and extras such as an automatic door add to it. In an older Evanston home, the framing and electrical work can move the total too. The clearest way to know is a free quote after a dealer looks at your home. Request a quote and you will get a number for your own project.

Your authorized dealer does. The elevator is low maintenance, with no harmful oils or lubricants, but it still needs regular checkups. Your dealer sets the service schedule, which includes an inspection at least every 6 months, and is the person to call with any question. Every dealer is trained at our Miami facility, so the person caring for your elevator knows it well. Ask about service when you request your quote.