Home Elevator in Girona
Do you have a 2 to 4-storey house and need an elevator? We explain home lift types, real costs and the installation process for private homes in Girona.
Home elevators are specific solutions for private houses with 2 to 4 floors. Unlike community building elevators, they do not require a residents' meeting vote, are processed individually and are designed to fit within the available space of a private home. In Girona and the Costa Brava there is growing demand from multi-storey homes where accessibility is a priority, particularly in areas with older residents or holiday properties.
Types of home elevators
The most common solution for 2-3 storey houses. Takes up 0.6 to 1 m², minimal installation, low speed. Ideal when space is limited.
Full elevator without machine room. Suitable for 3-4 floors with heavier use. Larger cabin, higher speed and comfort than a home lift.
Economical solution for basic accessibility between two levels. Limited speed and capacity. Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Good option for low-rise homes (2-3 floors) with an available machine room. Quiet, smooth operation. Slightly higher energy cost.
Home elevator vs. building elevator: key differences
| Home | Community | |
|---|---|---|
| Approval | Individual decision | Residents' vote (3/5 majority) |
| Processing | Individual municipal permit | Project + permit + industrial registration |
| Annual maintenance | €800 – €1,500/year | €1,200 – €2,500/year |
| Installation cost | €15,000 – €40,000 | €20,000 – €45,000 |
| Grants | Limited (personal accessibility) | Wide access to Rehabilitation Plan |
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Frequently asked questions
The most common are compact home lifts, installed with minimal building work and suitable for 2-3 floors. For 3-4 floors, MRL (machine-room-less) elevators are the most complete option. Vertical platform lifts are the most economical solution for basic accessibility between two levels. The installer will recommend the most suitable option at the free technical visit.
The indicative cost of a home elevator varies between €15,000 and €40,000 depending on the type of equipment, number of floors, finishes and civil works required. A basic 2-stop home lift can be at the lower end (€15,000–€20,000). A 4-stop MRL elevator with customised finishes can exceed €35,000. A free technical visit is the only way to get an accurate quote.
Yes. Royal Decree 57/2005 requires all elevator owners, including domestic ones, to maintain a contract with a certified maintenance company. Maintenance costs for a home elevator range from €800 to €1,500 per year, lower than for community building elevators. A mandatory Official Periodic Inspection is also required every 4-6 years.
Yes. All elevator installations require a municipal building permit. The installer usually manages the technical project and permit application. In Girona and surrounding municipalities, standard processing times are 4-8 weeks. In specially protected areas (historic centres, protected coastal zones) additional reports may be required.
Compact home lifts occupy between 0.6 m² and 1.2 m² of floor space, depending on the model. They are designed to be installed in existing spaces (staircases, corridors) without needing to build a specific shaft. The technical visit determines the best location and most suitable model for the available space.
Yes, though with conditions. In homes in protected coastal zones or historic centres (common on the Costa Brava and in central Girona), the permit may require reports from the regional planning authority or the municipal heritage department. Shaft systems that do not affect exterior facades generally have simpler processing.
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