As the living environment continues to upgrade, more and more families are beginning to consider installing home elevators, especially in multi-story houses, villas and other places. According to a market survey in 2025, the price of home elevators will vary depending on the type of elevator, brand and customization requirements.

1. Elevator type

Classification by use

• Home elevator:Home elevator is a small elevator designed for families, suitable for duplexes, villas and multi-story houses. Its main features are compactness, quietness and high comfort, usually designed with hydraulic, electromagnetic or steel cable drive. Home elevators can effectively solve the problem of going up and down stairs, especially for the elderly or family members with limited mobility.

• Villa elevator:Villa elevators are usually more luxurious in design, with higher load capacity and larger car space, suitable for high-end residences. According to the configuration and function of the elevator, the price of villa elevators is higher than that of home elevators.

Classification by drive form

• Traction elevator: driven by DC motor or AC motor, suitable for various scenarios.

• Hydraulic elevator: driven by hydraulic system, suitable for elevators with smaller loads.

 

Classification by machine room location

• Top machine room elevator: The elevator machine room is located at the top, suitable for high-rise buildings.
• Lower machine room elevator: The elevator machine room is located at the bottom, suitable for basements or low-rise buildings.
• Machine roomless elevator: No need for a traditional machine room, saves space, suitable for smaller buildings.

 

2. Elevator design specifications and cost composition

1. Residential elevator design specifications and requirements

According to the “Residential Design Specifications GB50096-2011”, residential buildings with seven floors or more must be equipped with elevators, and they must be designed for the elderly to ensure that there is at least one barrier-free elevator. For high-rise residential buildings with twelve floors or more, no less than 2 elevators must be installed, and at least one of them can accommodate a stretcher. In addition, the design of the elevator must also consider the first aid function, fire protection function and barrier-free access function.

2. Elevator structure and cost composition

The cost of the elevator is mainly composed of the following parts:

• Elevator basic costs (equipment, installation, transportation costs): accounting for 75%-85% of the elevator cost. Including core components such as elevator main equipment, control cabinet, traction machine, door machine, as well as basic decoration and installation costs.

• Required loading functions of elevators: such as over-meter fee, lifting range fee, five-party call function, wrong command cancellation function, etc., are required configurations.
• Elevator personalized functions: additional personalized functions can be loaded according to needs, such as video monitoring, voice station announcement, etc.
• Elevator decoration: The decoration standard and personalized design of the elevator will also affect the cost.

• Elevator maintenance: The long-term maintenance cost of the elevator is an important part of the elevator operation cost.

3. Elevator parameter configuration research

1. Cost impact of elevator parameter differences

The price difference of elevators is mainly determined by the following factors:

• Elevator type: such as hydraulic elevators, traction elevators, machine roomless elevators, etc., the price difference of different types of elevators is large.
• Load and elevator speed: The load and elevator speed of the elevator directly affect its equipment price. For example, elevators in high-rise residential buildings usually require higher elevator speeds and larger loads.
• Elevator brand and configuration: The price difference of elevators of different brands and configurations is large. Elevators from high-end brands such as Hitachi, Otis, and Schindler are more expensive.

2. Elevator configuration recommendations

According to the floor height of the residence, the elevator speed and load capacity also need to be reasonably selected:

• Elevator speed requirements: When the residential floor is higher than 16 floors, it is recommended that the elevator speed is not less than 1.5m/s; for high-rise residential buildings with more than 24 floors, the elevator speed should be at least 1.75m/s.
• Load requirements: The elevator load capacity of residential buildings below 12 floors is usually 800kg; for 12 floors and above, it is recommended to choose elevators of 1000kg and above, especially for residential buildings that require stretcher functions.

4. Elevator procurement recommendations

• Choose a reliable brand: Choose a brand that has been verified by the market. It is not necessary to identify a big brand. We should pay more attention to the elevator configuration, after-sales service, and whether these brands have project experience in the local area.
• Customized according to needs: Customize the elevator according to the height of the residential floor and usage requirements to ensure that the elevator’s load capacity, speed, function, etc. meet the actual usage requirements.
• Compare multiple suppliers: When purchasing elevators, it is recommended to compare quotations from multiple suppliers. In addition to paying attention to the price, the quality, maintenance costs and after-sales service of the elevator should also be considered.
• Choose a brand with high cost performance: For example, brands such as BDFUJI (bdfujilift.com) provide cost-effective elevator solutions, which are suitable for families with limited budgets but high requirements for elevator quality.

3.Key points for full-cycle control of elevator procurement and installation

1. Feasibility study and calculation stage

Household type ratio and number of elevators: If the residential form is a tower residence/unit residence, the household type ratio is 1T2/2T2/2/4, etc.

Elevator adaptation standard: Combined with the land and project positioning, determine the elevator brand and corresponding adaptation standard, and accurately calculate it in the feasibility study stage.

2. House design stage

Elevator selection: For example, whether the villa elevator adopts a machine room or no machine room design, whether there is a through door, non-standard car and other cost increments.

Elevator shaft and door opening size review: Combined with the elevator shaft size table of each manufacturer, review whether the corresponding shaft size, door opening size, foundation pit depth, etc. of the elevator brand selection meet the requirements.

3. Elevator procurement stage

• Elevator parameters: Whether the elevator load and elevator speed design of each building are economical.
• Elevator loading function: Whether the standard and optional functions of the elevator are implemented according to the adaptation standards; for local configurations such as rear wall mirrors and voice announcements, consult the acceptance requirements in advance.
• Elevator decoration standards: Combine the adaptation standards and design to jointly determine the elevator decoration plan, and pay attention to whether the elevator decoration weight matches the plan.

4. Elevator installation stage

Elevator installation time:

The elevator manufacturer needs to arrange production 60 days in advance, and the construction period is about 50 days;

the elevator construction starts at the second structure construction stage after the main body is capped, and it will be handed over to the fine decoration unit for use after 50 days;

the maintenance fee is charged monthly before delivery, ranging from 600-750 dollar per month; (it is necessary to arrange a reasonable elevator handover period in advance to avoid too long use time before delivery)

5. Elevator delivery maintenance stage

Elevator maintenance: Elevator water ingress and damage are prone to occur during the early use stage. It is necessary to sign a handover agreement in advance to clarify the responsible unit to avoid later disputes.

Temporary protection of elevators: Temporary protection during the construction stage is constructed by the elevator manufacturer itself, and no separate fee is charged; it is recommended that the elevator unit or decoration unit be responsible for the protection of the finished product delivered by the elevator, and the conventional project is controlled at 2500-3000 dollar /unit.

The home elevator market is gradually maturing. With the advancement of elevator technology and the intensification of market competition, the price of home elevators may stabilize in 2025. Choosing the right elevator brand and configuration can effectively improve the quality of your home and the convenience of your life. Reasonable elevator design, procurement, and maintenance management can ensure the efficient operation and long-term use of the elevator. I hope this article provides you with valuable information about home elevators and helps you make a more informed decision on elevator purchase.