There will be a fixed cost for a given mechanical system (motor, controls, etc), plus an incremental cost for the height of the lift (shaft, cables) and the size and weight of the car. Many car features will also drive up the cost: gate/door/enclosures, lighting, air conditioning, emergency lighting, etc. Mechanical system costs vary according to factors such as durability, speed, and complexity.
In other words, there are many assumptions that would need to be made to answer this question. For example, is it for convenience in a two-story, single-family residence or for heavy-duty use as handicap accessibility in a ten-story apartment building?
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Actually there is more to it than that. This does not take into account the cost of making a shaft which is most often handled by a third part general contractor or someone who can pull framing permits. In new construction, the cost is negligble. Framing is Framing. In a renovation, the cost can be considerably more for cutting floors, closing a shaft, supplying normal swing doors, and moving any HVAC or other items that could be in the floors or walls. If you are lucky enough to have stacking closets, the building costs can be rather low. I have often seen the cost more expensive than an elevator.
Really rough ballparks (depending on types of equipment and where you are in the world) could go somewhere in the low to mid 20s (thousands) for the equipment and installation. Then you need to address build out costs. There is a lot of price competition going on between manufacturers right now, so 2010 is probably a good year to get things going.
a shitload
$7
A lot!
Today it would be $1500 for an elevator that would go 50 feet up. In 1800's it would cost $80.
It could cost about 20k but it depends on where you buy it
The price of a home elevator depends on many variables, including the type of elevator, whether it's new construction or a retrofit, the size and weight limit, the difficulty of installation, your location and more.
The cost of installing an elevator in a 3-story house with a basement can vary significantly depending on factors such as the type of elevator, the size of the shaft, any required construction modifications, and location. On average, a standard hydraulic home elevator can cost between $20,000 to $30,000 per floor, so for a 3-story house with a basement, the total cost could range from $80,000 to $120,000 or more. It's important to consult with elevator installation companies to get accurate quotes based on your specific needs and requirements.
This is a good resource for cost www.tkaccess.com/home-elevator-cost/
Gravity does work on the elevator when it moves up or down, but the amount of work done depends on the distance the elevator travels and the weight of the elevator and its occupants.
The cost can vary depending on options (ie. lighting, decoration, air conditioning, etc.) and lift height. A rough estimate would be about $20,000 to install a home elevator.
There is no average cost found of a uses elevator that can handle 5 to 6,000 pounds. The cost will vary depending on the company, how many stops it will have, travel distance, and the speed. You also have to consider the cost to install the elevator.
A stair lift for the handicapped or a home elevator would cost from a few thousands to as much as fifty thousand, depending on the number of stairs, the weight of the person and how many turns there may be.