Home Elevators for San Diego & Orange County, CA
Sales, Installation and Service
Home elevators sold, installed and serviced by one local company
A home elevator is not one product. It is a family of very different machines, and the right one for a Mission Viejo two-story is not the right one for a La Jolla hillside house. Advantage Elevator is a Savaria Elite dealer that also sells and installs Stiltz and Cambridge Elevating, so we can show you the full range and tell you which type actually fits your home instead of pushing the one model we happen to stock.
We have been in business more than 20 years, hold California contractor license CSLB C-11 #1027832, and carry a 4.9-star rating across more than 300 Google reviews. We install from our Carlsbad office in San Diego County and our Costa Mesa office in Orange County, and we service the elevator after it is built.
- Free in-home estimate with a measure of the stairwell, closet or room you have in mind
- Pricing: quoted after a free in-home visit — see what a home elevator costs
- Through-floor lifts cost less than a traditional elevator, quoted after a free measure
- 24/7 emergency service and annual maintenance plans after installation
Wood-finished Savaria elevator cab
Light maple cab with automatic door
Stainless cab, brushed-steel door
Three ways to put an elevator in a house
Traditional hoistway elevator
Shaftless through-floor lift
Panoramic, self-supporting elevator
Compare the models side by side
This table uses published Savaria and Stiltz figures. Final capacity, stops and dimensions depend on your site, local code and the options you choose, and we confirm them in writing on your estimate.
| Model | Type | Capacity | Stops | Machine room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savaria Eclipse | Traction, hoistway | 950 or 1,000 lb | Up to 5 (6 where code permits) | None |
| Savaria Infinity | Hydraulic, hoistway | 750 to 1,000 lb; HD 1,400 lb | Up to 5 (6 where code permits) | Required, about 4 ft x 5 ft |
| Savaria Zenith | Traction, hoistway | 1,400 lb (1,000 lb with 50 fpm option) | Up to 5 (6 where code permits) | None |
| Savaria Vuelift | Panoramic, self-supporting | 500 lb (Mini), 840 lb acrylic, 950 lb glass | Several, depending on model and code | None |
| Savaria Telecab | Through-floor lift | 500 lb (Telecab 17: 845 lb) | 2 | None |
| Savaria Luma | Through-floor lift | 400 lb | 2 | None |
| Stiltz Duo | Shaftless home lift | 375 lb (2 people) | 2 | None |
| Stiltz Trio | Shaftless home lift | 485 lb (Trio Alta: 550 lb) | Up to 3 floors (Alta) | None |
Cambridge Elevating builds electric and hydraulic home elevators, including machine-room-less hydraulic versions. See our Cambridge Elevating page for the lineup.
How to choose: space, stops, capacity, budget and power
Space. Walk through your house and look for a vertical stack: closets one above the other, a corner of a great room, a spot beside the stairs. A traditional elevator needs a shaft with a footprint and enough overhead. The Eclipse needs at least 96 inches of overhead and a shallow pit; the Zenith needs 108 inches. If you have no stack of space, a through-floor lift or a Vuelift is usually the answer.
Stops. Two floors? Any type will work. Three or four floors, such as a hillside home with a garage level, main level and upper level, narrows the field to a hoistway elevator or the Vuelift. The Telecab, Luma and Stiltz Duo serve two floors only.
Capacity. If one person rides alone, 400 to 500 pounds is enough. If you need a wheelchair, a caregiver or a second rider, look at 840 pounds and up. The Zenith carries 1,400 pounds.
Budget. A fully installed traditional home elevator in Southern California typically runs Pricing depends on the model, number of stops and construction — see what a home elevator costs. Number of stops, cab finishes and the amount of construction around the shaft move the price the most. Through-floor lifts cost less than a traditional elevator. We quote them after a free measure. Our home elevator cost guide breaks down what drives the number.
Power. Hoistway elevators run on a dedicated 208 to 240-volt circuit; the Telecab and Luma use a dedicated 110-volt, 20-amp circuit. The Infinity also needs the machine room. We check your panel on the free visit.
Where home elevators go in San Diego and Orange County houses
Southern California houses are tall for their lots. Hillside homes in La Jolla, Point Loma, Laguna Beach and Anaheim Hills step down a slope across three or four levels, and the garage is often a full floor below the kitchen. Coastal rebuilds in Newport Beach, Encinitas and Leucadia go up three stories to capture a view. In these houses, an elevator is as much a daily convenience as an accessibility feature.
Inland, the demand is aging in place. Two-story tract homes from the 1970s through the 1990s in Mission Viejo, Rancho Bernardo, Poway and Carlsbad now belong to owners in their 70s and 80s who want to keep the master bedroom upstairs. For them a Telecab or Luma often solves the problem in a day or two without touching the floor plan.
Not sure which brand or type you are looking at? Our elevator product overview and project gallery show finished installations. For shaft-free options, read about shaftless home elevators.
From free estimate to first ride
The process is the same for every model. We visit your home, measure the stack of space or the stair opening, check the electrical panel and talk through who will use the elevator. You get a written quote that names the model, stops, cab finish and all construction. We handle the building permit and inspection coordination with your city’s building department.
Installation then follows in stages: framing or floor cut-out, electrical, the unit itself, finish work and a test ride. Through-floor lifts can be done in days. A traditional elevator with new framing takes longer, and we give you a schedule on the quote. Every Savaria unit carries a 36-month parts warranty through the dealer, which requires regular maintenance; our maintenance plans satisfy that requirement.
Finishes, doors and extras
Cabs can be matched to your home. Savaria offers melamine, luxury MDF, veneer and solid hardwood walls, in clear or bronze anodized or white powder-coat fixtures. See custom elevator finishes for ideas. If your elevator door needs to fit a tight opening, ask about bifold elevator doors. And if you only need to move groceries or laundry between floors, a dumbwaiter may be enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a home elevator cost in San Diego and Orange County?
Pricing depends on the model, number of stops and construction — see what a home elevator costs. Through-floor lifts cost less than a traditional elevator and are quoted after a free measure.
Which type of home elevator is best for a small house?
If you have two floors and no stack of closets, a through-floor lift such as the Savaria Telecab or Luma is usually the best fit. If you want three or more stops, a traditional hoistway elevator or the Vuelift is the better choice. We tell you which in the free estimate.
How long does installation take?
Through-floor lifts can often be installed in a matter of days. A traditional elevator takes longer because the shaft, framing and electrical work come first. Your written quote includes a schedule for your specific home.
Do I need a permit for a home elevator?
You will need a building permit from your city or county. We handle the permit and inspection coordination with your city’s building department so you do not have to.
What warranty comes with a Savaria home elevator?
Savaria provides a 36-month warranty against defective parts through the local dealer, and it requires regular maintenance. Our annual and bi-annual maintenance plans satisfy that requirement.
Ready to see which elevator fits your home?
Free in-home estimate across San Diego and Orange County. (833) 865-7887.
