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Retrofit · fast install

Add a lift to an existing building — without rebuilding it.

A pre-assembled steel shaft and elevator, made as one integrated system, for buildings that were built without a lift or need an extra one. Installed against the building with minimal disruption to residents.

Steel-structure elevator shaft frame
Steel-Structure Elevators

At a glance

Main-body installationAbout 90 minutes on site (pre-assembled before delivery)
CommissioningAbout 3 days
FootprintFrom about 3.5 m²
CladdingGlass (4, 3 or 1 side), aluminium-plastic panel or steel plate
EntrySame-level or half-level entry, with five connection layouts

Typical figures. Final capacity and configuration are confirmed after the site survey.

Where it fits

  • Existing low- and mid-rise residential buildings
  • Buildings adding accessibility
  • Villas and compounds with no internal shaft space
  • Commercial buildings needing an extra lift

Design & configuration options

  • Shaft pre-assembled and divided into sections at the factory, delivered in one or several pieces depending on site access
  • Electrophoretic-treated steel structure connected to concrete or masonry buildings
  • Horizontal machine with small sheave and no base, saving overhead space
  • Variable-frequency drive and infrared door sensing

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Typical applications

External steel-structure lift shafts added to residential buildings
Typical applications — reference images, not FTS projects

What to consider

Structure & foundation

The shaft is connected to the existing building and needs a suitable foundation — we assess this in the site survey.

Approvals

External additions usually need landlord, community and authority approvals; we support the technical documentation.

Access route

How the pre-assembled sections reach the site decides whether the shaft arrives in one piece or several.

Entry level

Same-level entry gives step-free access; half-level entry can be simpler where landings sit between floors.

Common questions

How long does installation take?

According to the system design, the pre-assembled main body can be installed in about 90 minutes once the site is ready, with commissioning in about 3 days. Foundation and approvals take longer and are planned beforehand.

How much space is needed?

The footprint starts from about 3.5 m². The exact size depends on the car size and cladding chosen, confirmed at the survey.

Next step

Tell us about your building.

Share a few details and we will arrange a free site survey, then follow up with a clear, itemized written quotation.

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