Meticulous
Craftmanship
RESIDENTIAL ELEVATORS
DESIGN & INSTALLATION
About Advantage
Elevator System
Advantage Elevator System is a full-service residential elevator installation company serving the Charleston, SC, area. We support a loyal and growing customer base by providing excellent installation and service of our products.
AES provides design and consulting services for the installation of elevator shafts in new and existing homes. We offer repair service for most residential elevators, call us today to schedule an appointment.
Our Culture
Our Culture promotes friendliness, good citizenship, integrity, loyalty, hard work, and the pursuit of excellence.
OUR CULTURE
We believe our culture leads to our company’s success, as our employees share these values. We want them to be pleased working with us. We developed a series of principles that makes this a special place to work, as follows:
Our Mission
To provide outstanding customer service at a fair price while maintaining our financial strength.
Our Projects
Residential Elevators
AES offers custom design, installation and service on residential elevators.
Our extensive experience working with architects, builders and homeowners has helped us to become experts in managing the construction process. Whether a new or existing home, AES can manage the process from beginning to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
DESIGN, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELEVATORS
Because we care! You are making a significant investment in your home and we want you to have a positive experience.
The elevator installation takes a few days after arriving at the site; if the site is ready - i.e. the hoistway doors have been hung, the shaft is complete and permanent power is available. We work closely with the homeowners and builders to insure everything is ready.
There are many variables when pricing an elevator, number of floors, job-site conditions, level of finish desired on the interior of the cab, etc. Please contact us and we will be happy to discuss a budget with you.
Most elevators require 4-8 weeks to acquire and process, ready for installation.
For an elevator that will accommodate a wheelchair, it takes about a 5' x 5’ area for the shaft.
Pit depths vary from manufacturer to manufacturer with ranges from 8" or 15”. Our elevators require an 8” pit.
The overhead requirement depends on the system being used; hydraulic, traction, winding drum but the industry typically uses 12” - 36”.
Four stories. Residential elevators have a maximum allowable travel distance of 50-feet.
Our home elevator cabs can be accessed from multiple sides.
Generally, an elevator cab interior measuring 36" x 48”, will accommodate a wheelchair.
The best elevator system depends on the application and code requirements. Every system has its "Best" application. Discuss your requirements with us and we will point you in the right direction.
A quality elevator and installation will provide you with many years of enjoyment, provided it is maintained. An annual service is typically all that is needed.
TO FIT YOUR SPACE
Elevator Specs
The maximum interior clear area of a residential elevator cab is 15 square feet. That area is calculated by multiplying the interior width and the measurement from the rear of the cab to the inside of the folding gate in its open position.
The pit is usually made of concrete and the walls of the shaft are typically wood studs covered with drywall or plywood.
The width of a wheelchair is 28”. The desirable width of a door that allows for a wheelchair to pass through it is 32”, though a wider door is more desirable if space allows.
Use doors that match the rest of the house and that also meet the local building code. By doing so, it appears like a closet door and blends in well.
The two main types are Accordion Gates and Scissor Gates. Accordion Gates come in many colors and finishes, we find them more user friendly. Scissor Gates, similar to the ones you might see in an old movie, tend to be temperamental and can pinch your fingers very easily.
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