Traditional home elevator installation means a dedicated hoistway, a machine room, and in many cases, a pit, which adds structural complexity, cost, and disruption most homeowners and builders want to avoid. Shaftless residential elevators from Cibes Symmetry eliminate that overhead entirely. They install in days, fit floor plans where shaft systems cannot, and make aging-in-place elevator solutions realistic for two-story homes and new construction projects across the Southeast.
American Elevator has installed shaftless elevators and lift equipment across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina since 1997. Every project is handled by the same employed, state-licensed technicians from site evaluation through state inspection. No subcontractors. No handoffs.
The Cibes Ascenda is a compact shaftless home elevator powered by a quiet EcoSilent screw drive, with no machine room required and no traditional hoistway to build, giving homeowners dependable multi-floor access with minimal structural work. It fits cleanly into both new construction and residential retrofits where a full shaft is not practical.
The Cibes Air is the most customizable platform in the Cibes Symmetry lineup, with more than 250 RAL color options, wood and textile finishes, and door configurations from single-hinged to 90-degree, powered by a quiet EcoSilent screw drive with pit options starting at zero inches and no machine room required. It is the shaftless glass home elevator built for Atlanta-area custom homes where the elevator needs to match the architecture, not work around it.
The Cibes Antera is a through-the-floor platform elevator with a contemporary profile that integrates cleanly into the home rather than reading as an addition, and it can be configured without a traditional shaft to keep structural impact low and timelines short. It is a strong fit for new construction, urban townhomes, and infill builds where both design quality and project efficiency matter.
American Elevator’s licensed technicians handle every step, from initial feasibility review and plan coordination to installation and long-term service. Contact us to discuss your project, confirm space requirements, and get clear next steps on your compact home elevator installation.
American Elevator supports residential architects and builders from the blueprint stage forward, providing CAD-ready specifications, technical drawings, and code compliance guidance across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina so clearances, rough-in requirements, and inspection readiness are aligned before plans are locked. Our in-house, state-licensed technicians are the same team across design coordination, installation, and state inspection, and they stay reachable after turnover. For licensed architects, we also offer AIA continuing education credits in residential elevator planning and specification.
American Elevator has operated in the Southeast since 1997, and our coverage model is built around long-term accountability, not one-time installs. Whether you are planning a new construction elevator, a retrofit, or a lift, our process stays consistent.
Browse elevator installations across Georgia and the Carolinas, including retrofits in existing homes, new construction integrations, and custom finishes completed by American Elevator.
In most cases, no, but the specifics always depend on your home’s existing layout. Shaftless platforms from the Cibes Symmetry lineup require a floor opening between levels, proper anchoring, and appropriate headroom clearance, but they do not require a dedicated hoistway, pit excavation, or a separate machine room. That is what makes them a practical option for existing two-story homes where traditional shaft construction would be too invasive or too expensive to justify. Before any work begins, we conduct a thorough site evaluation to confirm what your specific home requires. You will know exactly what is involved before you commit to anything.
Shaftless elevators are well-suited for both scenarios. In an existing home, the key factors are ceiling height between floors, the condition of the floor structure where the opening will be cut, and available electrical capacity. In new construction, integrating the elevator during the design phase gives you more flexibility in placement and can reduce the preparation work needed during the build. American Elevator handles both types of projects and will help you evaluate which shaftless models work best as a home accessibility elevator for your specific home or plan during the assessment process.
Once site preparation is complete and permits are in order, most two-stop shaftless elevator installations are operational within two to three days. Overall project timeline depends on the permitting process in your jurisdiction, the floor opening work, and any electrical preparation required before the installation crew arrives. Because our in-house team manages every phase from planning through final state inspection, timelines stay predictable and you are informed at every stage.
We handle it. American Elevator manages permitting and coordinates state inspection under the same in-house team that handles the installation itself. You do not need to track down documentation, schedule a separate inspection, or navigate the permit process on your own. Because we hold state licensing in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, we understand what each state’s inspectors require and make sure the installation is ready when the inspection day comes.
State code requires a yearly maintenance visit for elevator and lift systems. American Elevator’s maintenance programs are built around that requirement, so your system stays compliant and performing the way it did on day one. Because we service what we install, your maintenance visits are handled by in-house technicians who already know your specific system, your floor plan, and your installation history. That continuity matters when it comes to catching small issues early and avoiding the kind of service gaps that happen when maintenance is handed off to a separate company.