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24 September 2026

How much space does a home lift need?

White villa with a dark glass lift shaft and copper cap
In shortFive designs need a 1.2 m x 1.2 m space. The curved glass design needs 1.80 m x 1.50 m. Steel structure lift room with glass cladding, mounted on one side wall, with less pit and overhead.

Room size by design

  • 1.2 m x 1.2 m: Luxury Golden Lift Designs, both Luxury Designs, Premium Luxury Design, Luxury Lift For Luxury Homes. 200 kg, 2 persons and 1 child.
  • 1.80 m x 1.50 m: Luxury Curved Glass Lift Design. 272 kg, 4 persons.

Existing homes

Our lifts can be installed in existing homes and in houses under construction. Steel structure lift room with glass cladding, mounted on one side wall. Less pit and overhead needed, and 50% saving on lift room civil works.

The lift can go inside the house or outside it.

Power

Single phase and three phase both available. The brochure includes a 230V AC single-phase home lift configuration; the required supply is confirmed for your selected lift.

Pit and overhead

Our home lift range includes a 230V AC single-phase configuration with a 300 mm pit, for indoor or outdoor installation in a masonry shaft or self-supporting structure. Power, pit and overhead requirements are confirmed for the selected lift and site.

Room size alone does not define the shaft, pit or overhead. Confirm the layout for your selected design before starting civil work.

What to measure before you call

  • Width and depth of the space
  • Number of floors
  • Single phase or three phase power
  • Wheelchair use, if needed

Send these on WhatsApp with a photo of the space.

Questions on this topic

Can a lift be added to a house that is already built?

Yes. Our home lifts install in pre-existing homes as well as houses under construction.

Do I need three phase power for a home lift?

No. Our home lifts are available for single phase and three phase power.

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