Shaftless & Through-Floor Home Elevators

A Home Elevator Without the Construction.

Shaftless and through-floor elevators install in one to two days with no hoistway, no machine room, and minimal structural work. They're the fastest, most affordable path to floor-to-floor access — and we carry the best lineup in the industry. Assessed, installed, and serviced locally since 1998.

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What Makes Shaftless & Through-Floor Elevators Different?

Traditional residential elevators require a dedicated hoistway — a vertical shaft built into or added to your home. Shaftless and through-floor elevators eliminate that requirement entirely. They use a self-supporting rail or tower system that installs directly in your living space, traveling through a simple floor cut-out rather than an enclosed shaft.

The result is dramatically less construction, lower cost, and faster installation — typically one to two days versus five to ten for a traditional elevator. Most models require only a standard electrical outlet and a floor cut-out prepared by your contractor. No pit, no machine room, no hoistway.

We carry three distinct product families: the Bruno Connect series (freestanding dual-rail homelifts), the Harmar Pollock (rope-suspension shaftless elevator), the Savaria Luma and Telecab series (through-floor lifts), and the Stiltz Duo and Trio (self-supporting dual-rail elevators). We'll assess your home and recommend the right fit.

Shaftless Homelift

Bruno Connect Series

Three sizes — Compact, Classic, and XL — for every home and every need.

Shaftless Homelift

Bruno

Connect Compact

Single Rider · 500 lb · 21.3″ × 29.5″

The smallest footprint in the Bruno lineup — installs nearly anywhere.

The Bruno Connect Compact delivers smooth, quiet floor-to-floor access in a single-rider cab measuring just 21.3″ × 29.5″. Its minimal footprint allows installation in spaces where no other homelift will fit — beside a staircase, in a hallway, or tucked into a corner. Refined modern styling and easy low-threshold access make it a popular choice for retrofits.

Smallest footprint in the Bruno Connect lineup — fits nearly anywhere
Refined modern styling with smooth, quiet ride
Easy access low threshold — no step up into the cab
Options: power-open door, fold-down seat, extra handrail, handrail controls

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Shaftless Homelift

Bruno

Connect Classic

Two Riders · 500 lb · 33.5″ × 29.5″

The original Bruno Connect — two riders, modern styling, installs in a day.

The Bruno Connect Classic is the original model in the Connect series. Its 33.5″ × 29.5″ cab comfortably accommodates two standing riders, making it ideal for multigenerational homes or anyone who wants a companion along for the ride. The same refined styling and smooth, quiet operation as the rest of the Connect lineup, with a broader range of options.

Two-rider cab — 33.5″ × 29.5″ interior
Smooth, quiet ride with refined modern styling
Easy access low threshold — no step up into the cab
Options: power-open door, fold-down seat, handrail controls

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Shaftless Homelift

Bruno

Connect XL

Two Riders · 500 lb · 33.5″ × 49.2″

The largest Bruno Connect — oversized cab for two, with room for mobility aids.

The Bruno Connect XL features an oversized 33.5″ × 49.2″ cab — the largest in the Connect series — designed to accommodate two users with ease. It's an excellent choice for homes where a walker, rollator, or other compact mobility aid needs to travel between floors alongside its user. The same freestanding dual-rail design means no hoistway and minimal construction.

Largest cab in the Bruno Connect lineup — 33.5″ × 49.2″
Accommodates two users plus compact mobility aids
Smooth, quiet ride with refined modern styling
Options: power-open door, fold-down seat

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Shaftless Homelift

Harmar Pollock Residential Elevator

Three footprint sizes — smart, stylish, and space-saving.

Shaftless Homelift

Harmar

Pollock Residential Elevator

3 Sizes · 500 lb · Rope Suspension

Smart, stylish, and space-saving — with LED mood lighting and a built-in trip counter.

The Harmar Pollock is a shaftless residential elevator available in three footprint sizes: Small (21 5⁄16″ × 29½″, single occupancy), Medium (33 7⁄16″ × 29½″, double occupancy), and Large (33 7⁄16″ × 49 3⁄16″, accessible/wheelchair). A rope suspension drive system runs at 16 fpm. Unique features include LED mood lighting, a service-due indicator, and a trip counter to track the elevator's lifecycle. Manufactured in Ireland; ETL listed and CSA/ASME certified.

Three footprint sizes — Small, Medium, and Large (wheelchair-accessible)
LED mood lighting for a distinctive, customizable look
Service-due indicator and trip counter built in
Shallow ramp on all models — no step up, easier with mobility aids

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Through-Floor Lift

Savaria Through-Floor Lift Series

Four models — from a sleek acrylic two-stop lift to an 845 lb high-capacity wheelchair lift.

Through-Floor Lift

Savaria

Luma Through-Floor Lift

2 Stops · 400 lb · Acrylic Cab · 1–2 Day Install

Elegant, self-supporting, and installs in one to two days — no hoistway needed.

The Savaria Luma is a beautifully simple two-stop through-floor lift with a clear acrylic fully enclosed cab. Its self-supporting rail system requires only a 38″ × 47″ footprint and no support wall, making it flexible for placement anywhere in the room. Battery-powered winding drum drive with hidden rope system means no pit is required and the lift continues to operate for approximately 5 trips during a power failure. Winner of a Best of IBS™ Award 2026.

Clear acrylic fully enclosed cab — panoramic, open feel
Self-supporting — no structural wall required; 38″ × 47″ footprint
No pit required — sloped entrance eliminates tripping hazards
Battery-powered: operates ~5 trips during a power failure

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Through-Floor Lift

Savaria

Luma L Through-Floor Lift

2 Stops · 550 lb · Wider Cab · Walker & Rollator Ready

All the elegance of the Luma — with a wider cab for walkers, rollators, and companions.

The Savaria Luma L is the larger-cab version of the award-winning Luma through-floor lift. It shares the same clear acrylic enclosed cab, self-supporting rail system, and battery-powered winding drum drive, but offers a wider interior that comfortably accommodates walkers, rollators, and two people. Ideal for users who need more room to maneuver or want a companion along for the ride.

Wider cab than the standard Luma — accommodates walkers, rollators, and two riders
Clear acrylic fully enclosed cab — same panoramic look as the Luma
Self-supporting — no structural wall required
No pit required — sloped entrance for easy access

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Through-Floor Lift

Savaria

Telecab Through-Floor Lift

2 Stops · 500 lb · Wheelchair Ready · 20 fpm

Wheelchair-accessible through-floor access — no hoistway, no machine room.

The Savaria Telecab is a through-floor lift designed for wheelchair users, with a 500 lb capacity and cab sizes up to 36″ × 59″. It installs onto a support wall and travels through a floor cut-out that is capped shut when the lift descends. The motor and drive are concealed in the attached tower — no machine room needed. A 2:1 roller chain hydraulic drive delivers reliable 20 fpm performance. Optional second door allows straight-through or 90-degree access.

Wheelchair-accessible — cab sizes up to 36″ × 59″, 500 lb capacity
No hoistway required — installs onto a support wall with floor cut-out
Concealed drive tower — no machine room or external control box
Floor cap finished on-site with your flooring — disappears when not in use

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Through-Floor Lift

Savaria

Telecab 17 Through-Floor Lift

2 Stops · 845 lb · Power Chair & Scooter Ready

845 lb capacity — built for power wheelchairs, scooters, and heavy mobility equipment.

The Savaria Telecab 17 is the high-capacity version of the Telecab, rated at 845 lb — making it the right choice for users with power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other heavy equipment. It uses the same robust 2:1 roller chain hydraulic drive as the Savaria V-1504 wheelchair lift. The fully enclosed acrylic cab is available in two sizes (30″ × 46″ or 36″ × 54″) with an 80″ cab height. No hoistway required.

845 lb capacity — handles power wheelchairs, scooters, and heavy mobility equipment
Same robust hydraulic drive as the commercial Savaria V-1504 wheelchair lift
Two cab sizes: 30″ × 46″ or 36″ × 54″, both with 80″ cab height
No hoistway required — installs onto a support wall with floor cut-out

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Shaftless Homelift

Stiltz Duo & Trio Elevators

The world's most innovative self-supporting home elevator — no walls, no shaft, no hydraulics.

Shaftless Homelift

Stiltz

Stiltz Duo Home Elevator

2 Persons · 375 lb · Under 8.5 sq ft · 1-Day Install

The world's smallest home elevator footprint — less than 8.5 sq ft, installs in one day.

The Stiltz Duo is a unique freestanding home elevator powered by a quiet electric motor housed at the top of the lift — no hydraulics, no vacuum systems. Its dual-rail technology is entirely self-supporting: no walls, no shaft, no machine room. The lift plugs into a standard dedicated 220V outlet. Available in four variants: Alta (elegantly curved), Classic (original), Vista (clear polycarbonate body), and Thru Car (entry and exit from both sides). Installs in as little as one day.

Less than 8.5 sq ft footprint — smallest of any home elevator on the market
Fully self-supporting dual-rail system — no walls, no shaft, no machine room
Quiet electric motor drive — no noisy hydraulics or vacuum systems
Plugs into a standard dedicated 220V outlet

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Shaftless Homelift

Stiltz

Stiltz Trio Wheelchair Elevator

Wheelchair Ready · 550 lb · Under 15 sq ft · 1–2 Day Install

Full wheelchair access in a self-supporting elevator — no walls, no shaft, no machine room.

The Stiltz Trio is the wheelchair-accessible version of the Stiltz elevator, with a spacious cab that accommodates a standard-sized or manual wheelchair, walker, or rollator. At under 15 sq ft, it's still dramatically smaller than any conventional wheelchair-accessible elevator. The same self-supporting dual-rail technology as the Duo — no walls, no shaft, no machine room. Available in Alta and Thru Car configurations. Installs in one to two days.

Accommodates a standard-sized or manual wheelchair, walker, or rollator
Under 15 sq ft footprint — smallest wheelchair-accessible elevator available
Fully self-supporting — no walls, no shaft, no machine room
Quiet electric motor drive — no hydraulics or vacuum systems

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Which Type Is Right for You?

A quick guide to the three product families before your free in-home assessment.

Feature	Shaftless (Bruno / Harmar)	Through-Floor (Savaria)	Stiltz (Duo / Trio)
Hoistway required	No	No	No
Support wall required	No	Yes (Telecab/17)	No
Pit required	No	No	No
Wheelchair accessible	Harmar Pollock Large only	Telecab, Telecab 17	Trio only
Max capacity	500 lb	845 lb (Telecab 17)	550 lb (Trio)
Typical install time	1–2 days	2–3 days	1–2 days
Max stops	2	2	3 (Trio)
Best for	Retrofits, tight spaces, modern look	Wheelchair users, higher capacity needs	Smallest footprint, no structural work

Common Questions

Do shaftless elevators require a permit in Texas?

Yes. All residential elevators and through-floor lifts in Texas require a permit and inspection by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Elevator Safety program. We handle the permit application and coordinate the TDI inspection as part of every installation.

What's the difference between a shaftless elevator and a through-floor lift?

Both eliminate the need for a traditional hoistway. A shaftless elevator (Bruno Connect, Harmar Pollock, Stiltz) uses a freestanding or wall-mounted rail system with an enclosed cab that travels between floors. A through-floor lift (Savaria Luma, Telecab) travels through a cut-out in the floor and uses a floor cap to seal the opening when the lift is at the lower level. Through-floor lifts are generally better for wheelchair users; shaftless elevators tend to have a more finished, elevator-like appearance.

Can these be installed in an existing home?

Yes — all models on this page are specifically designed for retrofits into existing homes. The Stiltz Duo and Trio require the least structural work of any model we carry. The Savaria Telecab and Telecab 17 require a reinforced support wall and floor cut-out, which your contractor prepares before installation.

How long does installation take?

Most shaftless and through-floor elevators install in one to two days once the site is prepared. The Stiltz models are typically the fastest — one day in most cases. The Savaria Telecab models may take two to three days depending on site preparation. We'll give you a firm timeline during the free in-home assessment.

What happens during a power outage?

All models on this page include battery backup systems that lower the cab to the ground floor during a power failure, allowing the rider to exit safely. The Savaria Luma is battery-powered as its primary drive and can complete approximately 5 trips on battery alone. The Stiltz models lower to the ground floor and wait for power to resume.

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