The Symmetry Shaftway Home Elevator
The smart solution for residential elevator shaftway retrofits.
The Right Solution When a Shaftway Is Already There
The Symmetry Shaftway is a vertical platform lift built specifically for properties with an existing elevator shaft or hoistway already in place. Where other lifts bring their own enclosure, the Shaftway integrates directly into the building’s existing structure — making it the go-to choice for residential elevator shaftway retrofits, older homes with legacy hoistways, and commercial properties upgrading their accessibility.
Built for Florida’s Renovations and Existing Hoistways
Many Florida homes and commercial properties have existing elevator shafts. The Symmetry Shaftway home elevator is designed for exactly these situations. Rather than constructing a new enclosure, the lift is installed directly into the existing shaft, keeping the project scope tight and the disruption minimal.
Its ability to blend into the building’s architecture means the lift doesn’t announce itself: it simply becomes part of the space.
Have an Existing Shaft? Let’s Talk.
Access Lifts Florida evaluates existing hoistways and plans Shaftway installations for homes and properties across Florida’s coast. If you have a shaft already in place or are planning a traditional elevator hoistway installation for a new build, we can help.
Get the Full Symmetry Shaftway Specs and Brochures
Everything you need to evaluate, spec, and install the Symmetry Shaftway — from the product brochure and VPL design guide to detailed specifications and commercial application references. The Shaftway is purpose-built for installation into an existing shaft, making it a natural fit for retrofits and renovations where the structure is already in place. If your project involves a new-construction hoistway instead, the Symmetry Enclosed is the counterpart worth reviewing.
Retrofitting a Shaftway Lift Into an Existing Structure?
Whether you’re converting a roughed-in elevator shaft in an older home or adapting an existing commercial space, our team provides spec review, code compliance guidance, and installation coordination from design through final inspection.
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The Leading Symmetry Shaftway Installer Across Florida’s Coast
Homeowners, builders, and architects across Florida rely on Access Lifts Florida for clean Symmetry Shaftway installations. With 1,000+ installs and strong ties to the Cibes Group, you can count on us for dependable performance and honest communication from start to finish.
Specialized Product Expertise
Our team evaluates existing shaftway elevator hoistway dimensions, confirms drive system compatibility, and coordinates door configuration and code compliance specific to every site, whether it’s a residential retrofit or a commercial accessibility upgrade.
Florida-Focused Installation Experience
We plan every installation around the realities of Florida construction — coastal properties, fire-rated shaft requirements, indoor and outdoor applications, 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 Symmetry Shaftway is up and running.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Symmetry Shaftway designed for?
The Shaftway is designed for properties with an existing elevator shaft or hoistway already in place. Unlike the Symmetry Enclosed, which brings its own enclosure, the Shaftway is installed directly within the building’s existing shaft structure — making it the ideal solution for a residential elevator shaftway retrofit or a traditional elevator hoistway installation in new construction.
What are the shaftway elevator hoistway dimensions?
The Symmetry Shaftway home elevator requires a minimum headroom of 80 inches, a 3-inch pit (or zero-inch with an access ramp), and supports a maximum travel height of 168 inches. Platform sizes and door configurations vary — residential elevator hoistway specifications and CAD drawings for all configurations are available in the downloads section above.
Can the Shaftway be installed in a fire-rated shaft?
Yes. The Symmetry Shaftway is compatible with fire-rated shafts, which is particularly relevant when the lift penetrates a floor or connects a garage to a living space — a common scenario in Florida homes and coastal properties.
Is the Symmetry Shaftway for residential or commercial use?
Both. The Shaftway is used in private residences, commercial buildings, churches, and public facilities. Any property with an existing hoistway that needs a code-compliant vertical platform lift installed is a candidate.
Is the Symmetry Shaftway home elevator hold-to-run?
Yes. The Shaftway operates on a constant pressure (hold-to-run) system, meaning the button must be held during travel when calling the lift and when traveling between floors. This is standard for ASME A18.1 vertical platform lifts.