The Cube Home Elevator in Florida

In many Florida homes, yes. The Cube is compact and square, made for two- and three-story homes, and it often fits in a corner, a closet or beside the stairs. It needs no pit or machine room, but it does need a floor opening and enough height above the top landing. Every home is different, so a PVE-certified dealer visits to check your space and find the best spot. Schedule your free consultation to see how The Cube fits your home.

Yes, you need a local building permit from your county or city building department. Florida's state elevator rules do not cover elevators in private homes, so the permit comes from your local office instead. A licensed contractor must pull it, not you, and your dealer handles this for you. Rules vary by county, and some ask for an engineer's letter for the floor opening. A permit also protects your home insurance and makes a future sale easier.

Yes, you can, and The Cube's design helps. Because it needs no pit, nothing has to be dug below your lowest floor. If your home is in one of Florida's higher-risk flood zones, your county may ask for a floodplain development permit as well as the building permit, and the elevator must meet the state's flood construction rules. Your dealer checks your flood zone during the site visit and plans the paperwork with you, so nothing surprises you later.

Installation takes 2 to 3 days once your site is ready. Before that, your home needs some preparation, such as the floor opening and the right electrical outlet, and your county needs to issue the permit. Most Florida counties review these permits within a few weeks, though it varies. Because The Cube arrives pre-assembled from Miami and needs no pit or shaft, the work inside your home stays short and tidy. Your dealer gives you a timeline for your home.

If the power fails while The Cube is moving, it lowers you gently to the lowest landing and the doors unlock. You are not left waiting between floors. If the cabin is parked at a landing when the power goes out, it simply stays there. Florida storms can knock out power across whole counties, so during hurricane season it makes sense to bring the cabin down before a storm arrives. Your dealer can walk you through it.

No, The Cube is not wheelchair accessible and is not ADA compliant. It is made for one or two riders who can stand, or sit on the optional folding seat. It suits people who find the stairs hard but can still walk a few steps on their own. If someone in your family uses a wheelchair, tell your dealer during your consultation so they can talk through what your home needs. Honest advice up front saves you time.

The price depends on your home and the Cube you choose, so a free consultation gives you the number for your home. A 2-stop or 3-stop layout, your finish and options, and the prep your home needs all play a part. In Florida, the local permit, a possible engineer's letter and flood zone paperwork can also shape the project. Your dealer sets the price and walks you through it at your kitchen table, with no obligation.

A local PVE-certified dealer installs your Cube and handles your service afterward. The Cube needs minimal maintenance compared with many traditional elevators, and it uses no harmful oils, gases or lubricants. Your dealer sets a service schedule that suits your home and is your first call if you ever have a question. Cube Lifts is based in Hialeah, Florida, and PVE has built pneumatic home elevators for many years, so help is never far away.