The Cube Home Elevator in Alabama
The Cube is a square, air-powered home elevator for 2-story and 3-story Alabama homes, so you can keep enjoying every floor of the house you love.
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The Cube, a square air-powered home elevator, shown in a home setting.
A home elevator for the Alabama home you already love.
Keep every floor of your house, from the upstairs bedroom to the kitchen, within easy reach.
If the stairs in your Alabama home take more effort than they used to, moving is not your only choice. The Cube carries you, and one more person, between floors in a calm, quiet ride. You keep the bedroom you chose, the porch you love and the rooms where your family gathers.
Most homes in Alabama are lived in by the people who own them. That means the house is yours to change, and an elevator can be part of a long plan to stay. The Cube stands on its own, so there is no pit to dig and no shaft to build. In many homes it goes through a simple opening in the floor, or it mounts beside a balcony.
It suits a parent who wants to age in place, a couple after a knee surgery, or a family building a new house with an elevator in the plan. Its square shape is a design choice, with 360 degree views from inside. And every Cube is assembled in the USA.
The cleanest home elevator on the market.
Storms can knock out power in Alabama. The Cube runs on everyday household power and uses no oils or lubricants, and if the power fails while it is moving, it lowers you gently to the lowest landing.
- 01Air lifts you up
Machinery on top of the cab changes the air pressure and The Cube rises.
- 02Gravity brings you down
Air is let back in and the cab descends gently. No oils, gases or lubricants.
- 03Runs on home power
The same 220 to 240 volt supply as a washer and dryer.
Self-supporting, with no pit, shaft or machine room.
- Powered by air
- No pit, shaft or machine room
- Installed in 2 to 3 days
- 360 degree panoramic views
- Assembled in the USA
One elevator. Made your way.
The Cube comes in one size, with room for up to two riders, for 2-story and 3-story homes. A couple in a two-story house often starts with the standard Cube. If it will stand in a main room, the Designer Series or Diamond Package helps it match your style, and a folding seat helps a rider who likes to sit.
The Cube in Black
- Riders
- Up to 2 passengers
The standard finish: a black aluminum frame with clear or smoked panels and 360 degree views.
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The Cube in White or Beige
- Riders
- Up to 2 passengers
A lighter frame for bright rooms. The color is chosen when you order.
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Diamond Package
- Riders
- Up to 2 passengers
Diamond-shaped exterior shaft panels for 2- and 3-stop homes.
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Through-floor install
- Riders
- Up to 2 passengers
The Cube can rise through the floor into a loft or upper room, after a dealer reviews the site.
Explore Through-floor installThe Cube carries up to two passengers (450 lb). It is not wheelchair accessible and not ADA compliant.
Serving homeowners across Alabama.
Cube Lifts works with PVE-certified dealers to serve homeowners across Alabama, in cities, suburbs and small towns alike. Because one set of state rules covers every county, your project follows the same clear steps wherever your home is. Start with a free consultation, and a dealer will visit your home, look at where The Cube could go, and walk you through the plan.
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Also serving nearby: Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Auburn, Dothan, Madison, Decatur.
Safe, simple and built to last.
Here is what The Cube brings to your Alabama home, from the first visit to the years you spend riding between floors.
Stay in the home you love
Many Alabama families plan to age in place. The Cube keeps your upstairs rooms part of daily life, so you can keep the house, the neighbors and the routines you already enjoy, with more freedom on every level. Grandchildren can still visit the upstairs bedrooms, and you can still reach them too.
No pit to dig
The Cube is self-supporting. In plain words, it stands on its own, with no pit, no traditional shaft and no separate machine room. Once site preparation is complete, installation takes 2 to 3 days, with far less disruption to your home and your family's routine.
A steady ride down in an outage
Alabama storms can cut power for a while. If the power fails while The Cube is moving, it lowers to the lowest landing at a controlled speed and the doors unlock, so no one is left waiting between floors. A cabin parked at a landing simply stays put.
Everyday power, clean design
The Cube runs on single-phase household power, the same kind as a washer and dryer. It needs no harmful oils, gases or lubricants, and it asks for minimal maintenance compared with many traditional elevator systems, which suits a home you plan to keep for years.
Clear steps under state law
Alabama uses one set of elevator rules statewide. Your dealer helps you through permits, the inspection and the certificate of operation, so you know what comes next at each stage of your project and nothing catches you off guard.
Assembled in the USA, by PVE
Every Cube is pre-assembled and factory tested in Miami, Florida, so it is assembled in the USA. It comes from PVE, the company behind air-powered home elevators, and it is installed and supported by PVE-certified dealers.
The Cube at home.
What happens during installation?
Your installation plan should cover the work before the elevator arrives as well as assembly and testing.
- Review the home
Confirm the layout, the people using the elevator and the levels it needs to serve.
- Confirm the model and location
Check dimensions, landing access and the requirements for the selected configuration.
- Prepare the site
Complete the agreed structural and electrical work and arrange the required permits and inspections.
- Install and hand over
Assemble and test the elevator, complete required approvals, and explain operation and ongoing care.
Timing depends on site preparation, the selected model and local requirements.
Schedule your free consultationHome elevator cost in Alabama.
The cost of your project depends on the number of floors, the options you pick, and the work your home needs first, such as a floor opening, a power line or better ventilation in a humid coastal home. State permits and inspection are part of the plan too, and a free estimate gives you the price for your home.
What affects your price
- StopsA 2-stop or a 3-stop home
- FinishBlack, Beige or White; Designer Series, Diamond Package
- Site workElectrical and structural prep, permits
- PlacementStandard or split-unit machinery mount
Questions Alabama homeowners ask about The Cube
Is there room in my house for an elevator?
In many Alabama homes, yes. The Cube is compact and square, so it often fits in a corner, a large closet or beside a stairway. It stands on its own, with no pit or shaft, which keeps the work small. It can go through an opening in the floor or mount beside a balcony. Every home is different, so a dealer visit is the best way to know. Ask for a free consultation to see where it could go.
What paperwork does Alabama ask for?
Alabama asks for a permit before work starts and a state certificate of operation before anyone rides. After the install, the elevator is inspected by the state or a licensed third-party firm. The licensed contractor sends in the first registration, so that part is not on you. The certificate must be shown in the elevator and renewed every year. Your dealer will lay out each step in order during your consultation, so you always know what comes next.
Does my city or county have its own elevator rules?
No, the state sets the rules. Alabama law does not let counties or cities make their own rules for building, installing, inspecting or repairing elevators. That means your steps are the same whether you live in a big city or a small town. It also makes planning simpler, because your dealer works from one clear set of rules for every home in the state. If you move later, the same rules apply there too.
How long will the work take in my home?
The install itself takes 2 to 3 days once site preparation is complete. Before that, your home may need a floor opening, a power line or some ventilation work, which depends on your house. In Alabama, you also need a permit before work begins and an inspection before first use. Your dealer will give you a clear timeline after looking at your home, so you can plan visits from family around it.
What if a storm knocks out the power while I'm riding?
The Cube lowers you safely to the lowest landing. If the power fails while it is moving, it comes down at a steady, controlled pace and the doors unlock. If the cabin is parked at a landing, it simply stays there. That matters in Alabama, where storms have cut power across wide areas and fallen trees can slow repairs. You can ask your dealer to show you how it works.
Can it carry someone in a wheelchair?
No, The Cube is not wheelchair accessible. It is designed for riders who can stand or sit, with room for up to two people. If your parent or partner tires easily, the folding seat option lets them ride sitting down, and a handrail is available too. If a wheelchair user in your family needs to ride, tell your dealer early. They can talk through your home and your choices honestly.
What will an elevator cost for my home?
The price depends on your home and the options you choose. Two stops or three, the site work your floors need, the finish, and add-ons like a seat or remote control all play a part. Shipping, taxes and local dealer pricing affect the total as well. The dealer sets the price, so the clearest answer comes from a free estimate after a visit to your Alabama home.
Who looks after it once it is in?
Your PVE-certified dealer does. They handle the site review, the install and the support that follows. The Cube needs minimal maintenance compared with many traditional elevator systems, and your dealer sets the service schedule. In Alabama, your certificate of operation is renewed every year, and you may ask for a yearly inspection. Staying in touch with your dealer keeps your elevator ready to ride, season after season.
Built for the way Alabama lives.
- Who it serves
- Owners planning to age in place in 2-story and 3-story homes
- Rules
- One set of state rules in every county and city
- Before first use
- A state certificate of operation, renewed every year
- Install time
- 2 to 3 days once site preparation is complete
A large share of Alabamians are 65 or older, and most homes in the state are lived in by their owners. If that sounds like your household, you are likely planning to stay right where you are. An elevator helps that plan work. It turns a staircase you have to think about into a short ride you do not.
Here is something that makes planning simpler. In Alabama, counties and cities cannot write their own rules for building, installing or inspecting elevators. State law covers every home. So the steps for your project are the same wherever you live, and your dealer can walk you through them before any work starts.
One set of state rules covers every Alabama home, so your steps are the same in every county.
Alabama requires every new elevator to be put in by a licensed installer. The Alabama Department of Labor licenses the people who build and repair elevators, and it oversees elevator safety across the state. When you meet your dealer, it is fair to ask about the license. The licensed contractor also sends in the first registration for a new install, so that form is not left to you.
Plan for a few steps before your first ride. Permits are needed before work begins on a new install. Once the elevator is in, it is inspected by the state or a licensed third-party firm, and the inspector checks how the openings at each floor are protected. Then you get the state's certificate of operation, which you need before anyone rides. If the inspector asks for a fix, it generally has to be made within a short window after the report. A licensed dealer who knows these steps helps your project move along without surprises.
The certificate does not end on day one. It must be shown on or in the elevator, and it must be renewed every year. As a private owner, you can also ask for a yearly inspection when you want one. If an elevator falls out of line with the rules, the state can stop its use until it passes again, so simple upkeep through your dealer is worth keeping on the calendar.
Weather matters too. When Hurricane Isaias came through, Alabama Power said its whole service area was affected, and hundreds of thousands of customers lost power. Flooding and fallen trees slowed the repairs. If the power fails while The Cube is moving, it lowers to the lowest landing at a steady pace and the doors unlock. A cabin parked at a landing simply stays there.
If your home is in coastal Alabama, plan for extra humidity. Builders there are told to make ventilation a key concern, and one installer in the region notes that state inspection is mandatory, especially in coastal zones. Your dealer will look at the air flow in the room where The Cube will stand, so it is part of the plan from the start. If you are building a new home on the coast or inland, bring The Cube into the plan early, so the floor opening, the power and the air flow are ready before the walls close.
The best first step is a visit to your home. Your dealer looks at where The Cube could go, what power is close by, and what the floor above needs. Then you get a clear plan, the state's steps in order, and a free estimate for your home.
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