The Cibes Ascenda Elevator
A shaftless home elevator installed in 1 to 2 days with minimal disruption to your home.
Accessible Vertical Travel, Without the Construction
The Cibes Ascenda is a screw-drive home elevator built for two-story homes that need access between floors without a major build-out. Its pitless design requires no groundwork—installation runs through a floor cut-out as small as one square meter, on wood or concrete. At just 89 inches of overhead clearance required and a zero-inch pit, it fits homes where traditional elevators simply won’t.
For homeowners exploring a retrofit or remodel, the Ascenda is often the clearest path forward.
Key Specifications
- Installation: Indoor
- Rated Load: 770 lbs
- Speed: 30 FPM
- Max Travel: 168″ (14 ft)
- Drive System: Screw
- Machine Room: Not required
- Lift Pit: 0″
- Minimum Headroom: 92″
- Motor Power: 3.8 HP
- Power Supply: 230 V, 50 Hz, Single Phase
- Controls: Hold-to-run / Constant Pressure
- Door Configuration: Same side or straight through (XL)
- Standards: ASME A17/1 Section 5.3
Designed for Florida’s Renovations and Retrofits
The Ascenda’s through-the-floor installation requires no pit, no machine room, and no major structural changes, making it one of the least disruptive elevator installs available. For homeowners planning a renovation, aging in place, or adding accessibility for a family member, the Ascenda delivers the function of a full home elevator with a fraction of the construction impact.
Discover What the Cibes Ascenda Can Do for Your Home
Access Lifts Florida works with homeowners, builders, and architects across Florida’s coast to plan and install the Cibes Ascenda elevator the right way. Let’s talk about your project.
Get the Full Ascenda Home Elevator Specs
Whether you’re a homeowner narrowing down the right elevator for your space or an architect pulling dimensions for a new build, we have everything you need below. The Ascenda shares Cibes’ shaftless screw-drive platform with the Cibes Air — if you’re weighing both options, you’ll find the Ascenda’s full spec sheets and CAD packages here and the Air’s resources on its dedicated page.
Designing With the Ascenda? We’ll Spec It With You.
Access Lifts Florida partners with architects, builders, and design firms across the state from first concept through installation. Whether you need hoistway clearances for a ground-up build or are retrofitting an Ascenda into an existing home, our team can walk you through configurations, provide CAD-ready drawings, and coordinate directly with your project timeline.
View Our Full Gallery
Looking to see completed Ascenda installations? Visit our gallery for examples of the Ascenda in Florida homes.
The Preferred Cibes Ascenda Installer Across Florida’s Coast
Homeowners, builders, and architects across Florida rely on Access Lifts Florida for clean Ascenda installations, dependable performance, and honest communication from start to finish. With over 1,000 installs completed, you can count on us to get the job done.
Specialized Product Expertise
Our team understands the installation requirements specific to the Ascenda—floor cut-out sizing, overhead clearance confirmation, fixing point planning, and more.
Florida-Focused Installation Experience
We plan every installation around the realities of Florida construction—coastal building codes, stilted structures, concrete and wood floors, remodels and retrofits from the Keys to Martin County and Tampa to Marco Island.
Ongoing Service and Long-Term Support
Access Lifts Florida maintains the equipment we install. Our technicians provide continued reliability and service support long after your Ascenda is up and running.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Cibes Ascenda elevator require a pit or shaft?
No. The Ascenda is a shaftless elevator that installs through a floor cut-out as small as one square meter. No groundwork, no shaft construction, and no machine room required — making it one of the most accessible retrofit elevator options available.
How much vertical travel can the Ascenda support?
The Ascenda supports up to 14 feet of travel, which covers most two-story residential applications. If your project requires more than two stops or greater travel distance, our team will walk through which Cibes or Symmetry model fits the layout.
What sizes are available?
The Ascenda comes in four sizes: S (1–2 people), M (2–3 people), L (2–3 people or small wheelchair), and XL (3–4 people or large wheelchair). Our team helps you select the right size based on your space and how the elevator will be used.
Is the Ascenda wheelchair accessible?
It can be. The L and XL sizes accommodate wheelchair access, and handrail-mounted controls come standard on every unit. Our team evaluates your specific accessibility needs and recommends the right size and door configuration during the planning phase.
Is the Ascenda hold-to-run?
Yes. The Ascenda requires the button to be held during travel, which classifies it as a lift rather than a fully automatic elevator. In practice, the handrail-mounted controls make this simple for all passengers. It’s worth noting that this is the same operating method used across most shaftless and screw-drive elevator products on the market, not just Cibes.