Home elevator repair and service in Florida
Keep your elevator safe and running, and fix it fast when it stops.
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A home elevator that has stopped working can leave someone stuck on one floor. We arrange repairs, safety checks of doors and gaps, and yearly service for most residential elevators.
- Free in-home consultation, no obligation
- Home elevators, stair lifts and platform lifts
- Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay and Naples
The short answer
A yearly service contract for a home elevator typically costs about $350, covering an annual inspection and basic upkeep, with repairs charged on top, according to Fixr. If your elevator was installed before Florida's door gap rules, a service visit is a good moment to have the gap between the doors measured.
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Who this is for
This page is for anyone with a home elevator that has stopped, makes new noises, or has not been serviced in a while, including families who bought a house that came with one.
- Elevator stuck or not answering calls
- Doors that stick, bounce or do not lock
- Battery or power-loss warnings
- A home bought with an elevator of unknown history
What should a service visit check?
- Door locks and the gap between the hall door and the cab door or gate
- Safety edges, emergency stop, alarm and phone
- Battery backup and lowering in a power cut
- Rails, cables, belts or hydraulic fluid, depending on the type
- Float switch, if the elevator serves a level that can flood
Is your older elevator safe for children?
Florida's Max Grablin Act limits the gap between the hoistway door and the landing sill to 3/4 inch for swinging doors and 2 1/4 inches for sliding doors, and requires the space between the hall door and the car door or gate to reject a 4 inch sphere. The rules apply to new elevators in a private residence. Older home elevators may not meet them, and a space guard can often be added.[2]
Frequently asked questions
How often should a home elevator be serviced?
At least once a year, and more often if the manufacturer says so. Fixr notes a typical contract includes an annual inspection and basic upkeep.
Does the state inspect home elevators?
No. Florida's elevator law does not cover elevators in private residences, and they do not need a state certificate of operation, so safety checks are up to the owner.
Can you service any brand?
We can arrange service for most residential elevators. Some proprietary models need parts from the maker, so tell us the brand and model when you get in touch.
Sources
- Home Elevator Cost (national cost guide, updated 31 Jan 2025), Fixr. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Florida Statutes Chapter 399, Elevator Safety, Florida Legislature. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Elevator Safety: Applying for Elevator Permits, Florida DBPR, Bureau of Elevator Safety. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Mechanical permit fee schedule (Category 52, residential elevator), Miami-Dade County. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- NFIP Technical Bulletin 4: Elevator Installation for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (June 2019), FEMA. Accessed October 28, 2026.
- Publication 502 (2025), Medical and Dental Expenses, Internal Revenue Service. Accessed October 28, 2026.
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