About Advantage Elevator
Serving San Diego County and Orange County
Who we are
Advantage Elevator Incorporated sells, installs and services home elevators, stairlifts, wheelchair lifts and dumbwaiters across San Diego County and Orange County. We are a licensed California elevator contractor (CSLB C-11 #1027832) and an authorized Savaria Elite dealer. We also sell and install Stiltz and Cambridge Elevating, and our technicians service every major residential brand, including the ones we do not sell.
Our sales team guides you from the first conversation to the day the elevator is running. Our technicians handle installation, repair and maintenance, and they answer emergency calls around the clock.
- Licensed contractor: CSLB C-11 #1027832
- Warranty: three years on parts and labor for residential installations, with extended warranties available
- Service: 24/7 emergency response, maintenance plans and all major brands
- Rated 4.9 stars by more than 300 customers on Google
What it is like to work with us
A free visit first
Done by licensed people
Still here afterward
The people behind it
Robert Ingram, Founder. Robert started Advantage Elevator and has spent more than 26 years managing home lift sales.
Robert Alterman, General Manager. Robert handles design, operations and customer service, with more than 25 years of experience.
Mark Buttrey, Sales. Mark has more than 20 years of elevator sales experience.
Behind them is a team of service technicians. Their names and faces are below, because the person who shows up at your door should not be a stranger.
Where we work
We have two offices so we can be close to you.
- San Diego County: 5857 Owens Avenue, Suite 300, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Phone (833) 865-7887. See our San Diego County page and the cities we serve, from La Jolla and Carlsbad to Escondido and Chula Vista.
- Orange County: 2942 Century Place, Suite 742, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Phone (714) 905-5092. See our Orange County page and cities from Newport Beach to Mission Viejo and Yorba Linda.
Not sure which office covers you? Call either number. We will send the right person.
What we sell and service
We sell and install home elevators, stairlifts, wheelchair and platform lifts and dumbwaiters. The Savaria line is our largest, with the Eclipse, Infinity, Zenith, Vuelift, Telecab and Luma, and we also carry Stiltz and Cambridge Elevating. If you already own an elevator, see the brands we service. Not sure what you have? Our guide on how to identify your elevator brand shows where each maker hides its nameplate.
New to all this? Start with our homeowner guides. They answer the questions people actually ask, from permits to power outages.
Meet the team

Founder

General Manager

Sales

Service Technician, San Diego

Service Technician, San Diego

Service Technician, Orange County

Service Technician, Orange County

Service Technician, Orange County

Service Technician, Orange County

Service Technician, Orange County
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Advantage Elevator licensed?
Yes. Advantage Elevator holds California contractor license CSLB C-11 #1027832, the elevator contractor classification.
What areas do you serve?
All of San Diego County and Orange County. Our Carlsbad office covers San Diego County and our Costa Mesa office covers Orange County. Call either one if you are unsure.
What warranty do you give?
Residential installations carry a three-year warranty on parts and labor, and extended warranties are available. Manufacturer warranties apply to the equipment as well, and they require regular maintenance, which our maintenance plans cover.
Do you only work on the brands you sell?
No. We service every major residential brand, including older and discontinued ones. See the brands we service for the full list.
How do I get started?
Call (833) 865-7887 in San Diego County or (714) 905-5092 in Orange County, or ask for a free in-home consultation on our contact page.
