
If your home does not have an elevator shaft, you still have options. You do not always need major renovations or an expensive elevator hoistway to add a residential elevator.
Modern shaftless home elevators make retrofitting much easier. These compact residential elevator systems can fit into many existing homes. They often require less construction than a traditional shaft-based elevator.
This makes a shaftless elevator a practical option for homeowners in Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.
You may want an elevator because stairs are becoming difficult. You may need better wheelchair accessibility for a family member. Or you may simply want to age in place and stay in the home you love.
At Cairo Contracting Ltd., homeowners often ask us:
“Can I add an elevator to my existing home without an elevator shaft?”
In many cases, yes.
Start by finding the right location and elevator system. Consider your available space, number of floors and accessibility needs. A well-planned retrofit home elevator can provide safe and convenient access between floors without completely redesigning your home.
The right solution should fit your home — not force your home to fit the elevator.












