Stiltz Home Lifts

Stiltz is a British company, founded in 2010, that pioneered the self-supporting, dual-rail home elevator — the two rails the cab travels on (the “stilts”) are how the company got its name. Stiltz opened its first U.S. office in 2013 and the brand has grown fast: Stiltz lifts are now installed in 52 countries, with more than 10,000 installations in the United States — and somewhere in the world, a new Stiltz is installed every 18 minutes.

Because a Stiltz is self-supporting, it needs no load-bearing walls and no machine room, and it runs on a dedicated 220-volt outlet, like any other major household appliance. It runs quietly, has a small footprint, and can be installed in places other elevators can’t. Stiltz lifts are available in white or grey.

Searching for a “Stilts elevator” or “Stilts home lift”? You’re in the right place. The brand is spelled Stiltz, with a Z, and the name comes from the two self-supporting rails (the “stilts”) the cab rides on. Whether you call it a Stilts elevator, a Stiltz homelift or a through-the-floor elevator, it is the same lift: no shaft, no pit, no machine room, and it runs on a dedicated 220-volt outlet. Home Accessibility Solutions is a family-owned Stiltz dealer and installer based in Wichita, serving Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. Call (316) 361-6220 for a free in-home visit.

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General Documentation

Brochures, electrical and construction details, and operating documents for our Stiltz home elevators. Our technicians also review the handover checklist with every client at the end of installation.

• Stiltz Brochure (PDF)
• Construction Guidelines — Duo Alta (PDF)
• Construction Guidelines — Trio Alta (PDF)
• Electrical / Circuit Diagram — Duo Alta (PDF)
• Electrical / Circuit Diagram — Trio Alta (PDF)
• Operational Codes (COP & PLC) (PDF)
• Handover Checklist (PDF)
• Stiltz Customer Warranty (PDF)

Stiltz Duo Alta

The compact Duo Alta comfortably carries 1–2 people and fits where space is tight — through the floor, in a stairwell void, a closet, or a garage corner.

Duo Alta Specifications

• Capacity: 375 lb (170 kg)
• Footprint: approximately 8.5 sq ft
• Drive: self-contained electric drive concealed in the cab roof — no hydraulics, vacuum, or machine room
• Power: dedicated 220V outlet (about the draw of a dishwasher)
• Battery backup: gently lowers the cab during a power outage
• Color options: white or grey

Duo Alta Measurements

• Minimum travel (lowest to highest floor): 97″ (2,464 mm), through-the-floor
• Maximum travel: 177-3/16″ (4,500 mm)
• Minimum top-floor ceiling height: 93-5/16″ (2,370 mm)
• Maximum total rail length: 273″ (6,935 mm)
• Cut-down cab option: if your top-floor ceiling height is under 96″, the cab can be cut down by up to 8″ to fit

Duo Alta Options & Configurations

• Doors: standard half-height or full-height door kit
• Installation types: standard through-the-floor aperture, landing/void, or hoistway/shaft
• Cab options: fold-down seat, in-car landline phone (included), optional emergency call device, external landing gate
• Safety: obstruction sensors above and below the car, door interlock, weight/balance sensors, key lock, and in-car phone

Duo Alta Documents & Drawings

• Duo Alta User Manual (PDF)
• Duo Alta Construction Guidelines (PDF)
• Duo Alta ASME Installation Layout & Drawings (PDF)
• Duo Alta Floor Cutout Template (PDF)
• Duo Alta Maintenance Manual (PDF)
• Final Safety Check (PDF)
• Travel Cable Plug Guide (PDF)

Stiltz Trio Alta

The larger Trio Alta carries up to 3 people, or a wheelchair user plus a helper. It can serve up to 3 floors, and is available as a pass-through (“Thru”) cab that lets you enter and exit from opposite sides — ideal for homes where the landings are on different walls.

Trio Alta Specifications

• Capacity: 550 lb (250 kg); local code may limit to 500 lb
• Footprint: approximately 15 sq ft
• Configurations: 2-stop or 3-stop; single-entry or pass-through (Thru) cab
• Drive: self-contained electric drive, no machine room; plugs into a dedicated 220V outlet
• Battery backup for safe lowering during a power outage
• Color options: white or grey

Trio Alta Measurements (Long Travel)

• Minimum travel (lowest to highest floor): 92″ (2,362 mm)
• Maximum travel: 236″ (6,000 mm); 230″ (5,842 mm) recommended
• Minimum top-floor ceiling height: 96″ (2,438 mm)
• Maximum total 3-level rail length: 327″ (8,306 mm)
• Cut-down cab option: if your top-floor ceiling height is under 96″, the cab can be cut down by up to 8″ to fit

Trio Alta Options & Configurations

• Doors: standard or powered, half- or full-height; pass-through cabs have front and back doors
• Floor finishes: standard single ramp, double threshold (no ramp), or double ramp
• Installation types: standard through-the-floor aperture, landing/void, or hoistway/shaft
• Cab options: fold-down seat, in-car phone, optional emergency call device, external landing gate

Trio Alta Documents & Drawings

• Trio Alta User Manual (PDF)
• Trio Alta Construction Guidelines (PDF)
• Trio Alta ASME Installation Layout & Drawings (PDF)
• Trio Alta Maintenance Manual (PDF)

Stiltz Installations

A look at Stiltz home elevators we’ve installed in homes across the Wichita area and beyond.

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Stiltz Home Lift Questions

Is it “Stiltz” or “stilts”?

The brand is spelled Stiltz, but it is very often searched as stilts lifts, stilts elevators, or stilts home lift — an understandable mix-up, because the name comes from the two rails, or stilts, that the cab climbs. If you were looking for a “stilts” home elevator, this is the page you wanted. For a plain-English walkthrough, read Stilts Elevator? How the Stiltz Home Lift Works.

What does a Stiltz home elevator cost?

There is no single price, and any figure quoted without seeing your home is guesswork. The cost of a Stiltz depends on which model you choose, how many floors it serves, whether it runs through a floor aperture or into a hoistway, and which options you add — powered or full-height doors, a pass-through cab, a fold-down seat. Any building work your home needs is separate from the lift itself. Your free in-home consultation ends with a firm quote for your specific install, with no obligation to buy.

How long does a Stiltz installation take?

Most Stiltz installations are completed in about two to three days, thanks to the modular design. There is no machine room to build and no shaft required, so the work stays contained.

Which Stiltz model fits a wheelchair?

The Trio Alta. It carries up to three people, or a wheelchair user plus a helper, and can serve up to three floors. The smaller Duo Alta is sized for one to two standing or seated riders.

About Stiltz

Learn more about Stiltz home elevators at stiltz.com.

Schedule a Free In-Home Consultation

Want to see if a Stiltz will fit your home? Call us today at (316) 361-6220 or request information online to schedule your free, no-obligation in-home consultation.