Home elevators are very complicated. There are many technology options (traction, hydraulics, and screws), companies (domestic, international), and different ways of doing business (factory-direct vs. dealership).
These 4 factors affect the cost of the home elevator that you will spend. Don't be surprised by the final bill that reaches 2 or 3 times more expensive than the price quoted at the beginning!
For the cost of a home elevator, Cibes Lift is very transparent. The price we offer in advance is inclusive of all without any additional costs. Just to let you know, we have compiled a list of home lift costs that must be considered when choosing your home lift.
1. Shaft/structure cost of home lift not included
Talking about the shaft or elevator structure, it would be better if the Home Elevator used a shaft that was already available, along with the platform. If you choose Cibes, the elevator you buy comes with a built-in shaft that comes in 2 options, namely 5-sided glass or aluminum aviation—but there is also a choice of a full cabin elevator without a built-in shaft.
In the context of Home Lifts, the majority of lifts with other technologies (traction & hydraulic) will sell lifts without built-in shafts. This means that the need to build a shaft is the responsibility of you, the homeowner.
And building a shaft to install a Home Elevator is not easy. Often you need to make a pit that is deep enough and you have to be careful because the foundation of your house can be damaged if not done properly. In addition, elevators with other technologies also require a large engine room so you need to prepare extra room. Not to mention waterproofing to avoid flooding.
While the Cibes House Elevator (using technology screwdriven) already provides Shaft built-in so you don't have to do it all! In addition to the things mentioned above, making a pit inside the house has many risks that can make it uncomfortable, even damaging to your home.
Often the pit becomes a nest for insects and pests such as rats and mosquitoes. This is because the humidity of the air in the pit is preferred by mosquitoes and rodents. Of course, you don't want the two animals to stay in your house for a long time, do you?
And the last one is the damage to the foundation. This can be fatal as it refers to the foundation of your home. If an elevator (generally conventional) that requires a pit lifts too heavy a load, it is not impossible that there will be an unwanted crack in your home.
In addition to the things mentioned above, making a pit inside the house has many risks that can make it uncomfortable, even damaging to your home.
Ofte,n the pit becomes a nest for insects and pests such as rats and mosquitoes. This is because the humidity of the air in the pit is preferred by mosquitoes and rodents. Of course, you don't want the two animals to stay in your house for a long time, do you?
And the last one is the damage to the foundation. This can be fatal as it refers to the foundation of your home. If an elevator (generally conventional) that requires a pit lifts too heavy a load, it is not impossible that there will be an unwanted crack in your home.
Home Elevator screwdriver It is much more suitable for installation at home because it only requires a pit ranging from 7 cm to 12cm only. Or if you want no Pit at all, Cibes Home Elevator can provide the option of using Ramp. So, the installation of elevators in your home will remain safe and not experience Risks as mentioned above. And this has a direct effect on the cost of making your home elevator, because there is no need to reconstruct it by making holes/Pit.
In more detail, the Home Elevator screwdriven does not require a machine room or didiggingg a hole (Pit). That way, it can be ensured that the installation of a home elevator screwdriven It doesn't require a lot of civil work, doesn't damage the foundation of the house, and gets more profits, one of which is an elevator opening that can get to the rooftop. This has a direct effect on the cost you spend to install the Home Lift.
In addition to not needing Pit, Home Elevator screwdriven also does not require machine room or Machine Room-Less (MRL) and includes Shaft its own innate. That way, it can be ensured that the installation of a home elevator screwdriven does not require a lot of civil work, does not damage the foundation of the house, and gets more benefits, such as elevator openings that can get to rooftop. This has a direct effect on the cost you incur to install a home lift.
2. Actual Home Elevator Maintenance Costs
Unlike Cibes Home Elevators, most traction and hydraulic elevators run a business model like razors. They sell the elevator for free, but you as a buyer have to spend more money on maintenance. Keep in mind, because the technology is traditional and requires more parts, traction and hydraulic lifts need to be serviced every 4-6 weeks. Which of course will cost a lot.
For home elevators with traction or hydraulic technology, hey do have relatively cheap maintenance visit costs. But most of these elevator companies rely on the price of spare parts which is a large part of the profit for an elevator company. And with technology like traction or hydraulics, there will be a lot of moving parts, and a lot of replacements that need to be made! You automatically you need to spend more.
When buying a home elevator with traction or hydraulic technology, customers are often surprised to find out that the maintenance cost is 4-5 times higher than they expected. This is due to high maintenance periods or frequent maintenance. This is the reason why many customers say screw drives are more suitable for home elevators, as they only require maintenance 2 times a year (even only 1 time a year for units with third-generation Eco Silent!) and the cost is much more transparent.
3. Home Elevator Modernization
A 10-year-old home elevator is approved by Most experts that the period you should start thinking about "Elevator Modernization".
Elevator modernization is a time when home elevators (usually conventional) have very expensive maintenance and service costs, it is even better to replace a new elevator because the price is not too different.
When comparing its real cost with a screwdriver home lift, customers need to look at the service life of their elevator going forward. If the price of an elevator is 2 times cheaper, but it needs to be replaced after 10 years, it may be better to choose a more expensive option that is an elevator that can last for the next 25-30 years.
4. Sustainability of Home Elevator Companies
The last thing that can affect the cost of your home lift is the sustainability of the home lift company itself. In fact, to be able to open a home elevator company dealer is very easy. It is enough to take care of a few files, set up an office and then print a few catalogs. Then, a dealer of a home elevator company was established. Therefore, anyone can sell a home elevator.
But most of the home elevator companies with models like this will go out of business sooner, because just like opening a company, they can close it easily. Then if the company closes, what about customers who have bought the elevator?
Of course, they will be left with an expensive item that may be quite complicated to maintain or repair. The best-case scenario, all paid for by cUstomer Just a deposit. But the worst-case scenario is customer left with expensive elevators without any service, maintenance, as well as parts from the company where they bought the elevator.
Therefore, when choosing a home lift company, make sure in advance how long they have been in operation and also how many installations there are in the country. Last but not least, they are a modeled company Dealer or is a direct subsidiary of manufacturer itself.
Home elevator companies with a direct subsidiary model (Factory Direct), such as Cibes Lift will be guaranteed to be safe to choose. Because Cibes LIft is run and monitored directly by CIbes Lift Group from Sweden.
Those are the 4 factors that you need to pay attention to when you are concerned about the cost of a home elevator. Cibes Lift has been established since 1947 and has subsidiaries in various countries around the world. In our opinion, a home elevator is not just an ordinary luxury item.
But it can also be an asset or a long-term investment that will be installed for decades. Therefore, we recommend buying a home elevator according to the value offered by any home elevator company.
Hopefully, this quick guide can help you build the elevator of your dream home!
