Resources
Plan your elevator project with confidence.
Whether you're scoping a modernization, weighing replacement vs. repair, or budgeting a new installation, these guides and tools help you understand the numbers before you request formal proposals.
Cost Guide
Elevator Cost Guide
A complete planning level guide to elevator repair, modernization, replacement, and new installation costs with real world examples and FAQs.
OpenDecision Guide
Modernization vs. Replacement
Side by side comparison of elevator modernization and full replacement cost, downtime, scope, and how to decide which path fits your building.
OpenCompliance
Building Code & Turn-Key Projects
Elevator work often triggers fire, electrical, ADA, and seismic upgrades. Learn what to expect and how a turnkey contract puts it all under one roof.
OpenMaintenance Guide
Maintenance Contracts Explained
Full maintenance vs. oil & grease monthly cost ranges for hydraulic, traction, and MRL, plus what's no longer covered in modern contracts.
OpenOwner's Guide
Elevator Turnover Checklist
What building owners must verify before the elevator company walks away: inspection records, acceptance tests, as built diagrams, manuals, warranties, emergency procedures, and staff training.
OpenPlanning Guide
Consultant vs. Vendor vs. GC
Should you hire a consultant, work directly with your elevator vendor, or bring in a general contractor? Compare the pros and cons of each path.
OpenTool
Free Estimate Calculator
Answer a few questions about your building and get a customized planning-level cost range for your project in minutes.
OpenService
Contractor Match
Get matched with vetted elevator contractors in your region for formal proposals once you've narrowed down your scope.
OpenAbout
How We Estimate
Learn how our planning ranges are built, what they include, and how to use them when talking with contractors and consultants.
OpenReady for a customized estimate?
Every building is different. Use our calculator to get a planning range based on your actual conditions.
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