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How much does an elevator cost to build?

10 years ago

Anyone know any ballpark figures of how much an elevator might cost to build?

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bry911
10 years ago
Where are you, how many floors and is the house already built or being planned?
keywest230
10 years ago
$20k
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User
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
BIL put the shaft into his custom home and figures 10K for each floor when added.
User
10 years ago
Elevators can have different lifting mechanisms, platform sizes, number of doors and number of floors. The shaft might be masonry, wood framed or light steel framed. It would also matter where the project was located. People can give you numbers but until you reveal your situation they will not be helpful.
scone911
10 years ago
I got a quote for 15k on a small simple box serving two floors, finishing not included.
Natalie A
10 years ago
$25k for 3 floors near Chicago
User
10 years ago
Our new build is preplanned. 2 floors and about $18K.
Oaktown
10 years ago
~$25K, two floors, roped hydraulic elevator, basic finishes, I believe the cab is slightly larger than minimum. SF bay area.

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