Home Elevator Company in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A strict design-review process, handled early

Rancho Santa Fe has a strict design-review process, and changes to the exterior of a home, including a new shaft that shows above the roofline or a visible addition, can come under it. We cannot predict what a review will decide. What we can do is give your architect the exact dimensions of the shaft, the overhead and the pit at the start, so the elevator is drawn into the plans instead of being squeezed in later.

The easiest elevators to approve are the ones that sit inside the existing footprint of the house. That is a good reason to start the conversation during the design stage, not after the plans are filed.

Haciendas, two-story Spanish Revivals and guest houses

Many homes here are long single-story haciendas, and some are two-story Spanish Revival houses with a grand staircase at the entry. Others have a guest house or a primary suite above a garage. Each layout asks a different question of an elevator.

In a two-story house, a hoistway can run through a closet stack behind the stairs. The Savaria Eclipse works without a machine room, so the only floor space it takes is the shaft. In a single-story home with a basement, wine cellar or lower-level entertainment room, a hoistway down to the lower floor solves a different problem. For a guest house with a loft, a compact Stiltz Duo or a Savaria Telecab may fit without any structural work at all.

Aging in place on a large property

The median age in Rancho Santa Fe is 52.8, and 29.6 percent of residents are 65 or older, according to Census data reported on Wikipedia. About 88 percent of the homes are owner-occupied, which tells you these are people who plan to stay. An elevator lets a couple keep the primary suite upstairs, keep the library on the second floor and keep the house they built, without a move to a single-level property.

For families with a parent who is aging, a Savaria Zenith carries a 1,400-pound standard load, which gives room to spare for a wheelchair user and a helper. We can also add a stairlift to a secondary staircase, such as the one to a guest room, if a full elevator is more than you need. Our San Diego County stairlift page has details.

Wildfire, power shutoffs and long driveways

The 2007 Witch Fire damaged or destroyed more than 80 homes in Rancho Santa Fe, and the memory shapes how owners here think about power and access. When SDG&E shuts power off to reduce fire risk, an elevator with a working battery lowering system lets you reach a floor and step out. We test that system at every visit.

Long private roads and gated entries also affect service. Give us your gate code and any instructions in advance, and our technician arrives ready to work, with the parts on the truck for the common repairs.

Why owners pick us for large properties

Large estates ask for more coordination than most jobs. There is often a general contractor, an architect, a landscape designer and a household manager, all with a say in the schedule. We work alongside them and keep one person responsible for the elevator.

We bring finish samples to the first meeting, give your designer the exact shaft dimensions and the cab choices, and keep the schedule tight. Savaria Elite dealer status adds extended warranty support, and our maintenance plan keeps the warranty in good standing.

Pricing depends on the model, number of stops and construction — see what a home elevator costs. Custom finishes affect the price, and we spell out each choice in the written quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will an elevator need approval in Rancho Santa Fe?

Exterior changes often come under the community’s strict design-review process, and a building permit is required from your city’s building department. We prepare the dimensions and plans and handle permit coordination, but we cannot promise any outcome.

Can you match an elevator cab to my home’s interior?

Yes. Cabs come with melamine, veneer, hardwood and other wall finishes, and we can discuss custom millwork. Our custom finishes page shows the options.

Do you work on guest houses and pool houses?

Yes. A shaftless lift is often the cleanest answer for a small two-level structure. We measure the floor opening and the overhead before we recommend anything.

How long does an installation take?

It depends on the model and the construction. A shaftless lift can go in quickly, while a hoistway elevator in a remodel takes longer because the shaft must be built. We give you a schedule with the written quote.

Do you offer emergency service this far from town?

Yes. Entrapments are dispatched immediately, day or night, from our Carlsbad office. We serve all of Rancho Santa Fe, including Fairbanks Ranch and the surrounding estate lots.

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