Coastline Lift installs shaftless residential elevators across St. Augustine, Anastasia Island, St. Augustine Beach, Vilano Beach, and St. Johns County. No shaft to build. No pit required. No machine room to fit into your floor plan. St. Johns County building permits and Florida state elevator inspections are handled from first submission to final sign-off. Most St. Augustine area installations are finished and ready to use within 2 to 3 days.
Starting from $20,000+ · Financing available | Free site assessment
Coastline Lift is an authorized dealer for PVE, Savaria, and Level Up. Each product line covers a different priority for St. Augustine homeowners. Historic multi-story homes in the Old City and Davis Shores benefit from compact shaftless units that retrofit between floors without disturbing original structure. Oceanfront properties on Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach suit panoramic glass elevators that match the quality of the home. Every model ships with a full manufacturer warranty and is selected for Florida Atlantic Coast conditions.
Air-driven on the way up, gravity-controlled on the way down with zero electricity used on descent. The transparent acrylic cylinder carries natural light between floors without any shaft or pit work. The PVE 30 handles single-passenger use at 350 lbs. The PVE 37 carries two passengers at 450 lbs. The PVE 52 accommodates three passengers and full wheelchair access at 525 lbs. One round floor opening is the only structural requirement. No exterior changes to the home are made at any point.
Full 360-degree tempered glass or acrylic cabin with integrated LED lighting. Available in round and octagonal configurations with custom interior finishes. The VueLift suits the newer oceanfront properties on Anastasia Island, luxury homes along the Matanzas waterfront, and upscale residential builds in the World Golf Village and Ponte Vedra corridor. View VueLift Models
Near-silent and built for high daily use. Clean contemporary finishes work well across the multi-story residential neighborhoods of Davis Shores, St. Augustine South, and the newer developments in St. Johns County including World Golf Village and Nocatee. Available in the Whisper CY-200, Whisper CY-300, and Whisper SQ-200 configurations. Capacity up to 1,000 lbs.
St. Augustine has one of the most varied residential construction profiles in Florida. Historic multi-story homes in the Old City and surrounding neighborhoods date back generations and are primarily wood-frame or masonry construction on raised foundations. Coastal properties on Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach are elevated on pilings to meet FEMA flood zone requirements. Newer multi-story residential developments in World Golf Village, Nocatee, and St. Johns County are conventional slab-on-grade construction. Our shaftless PVE elevators install cleanly across all three types without structural modifications.
The unit passes through a single round floor opening only. For elevated piling homes, the open lower level stays completely untouched and your flood zone compliance is maintained. For historic wood-frame homes and slab-on-grade newer builds, the retrofit is clean and fast with no visible exterior changes when the job is complete.
If your St. Augustine area home is still in the framing stage, whether you are building on Anastasia Island, in a St. Johns County subdivision, or in the Nocatee or World Golf Village area, contact us before work is too far along. Planning a floor opening and electrical rough-in during construction cuts 15 to 25 percent off the total installed cost. The earlier the planning stage, the lower the total cost.
One round floor opening is all that is needed in any existing St. Augustine home. It works in the historic wood-frame homes of the Old City and Davis Shores, the elevated piling properties on Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach, and the conventional multi-story homes throughout St. Johns County. No shaft to frame. No pit to dig. No machine room to carve out. Most St. Augustine retrofit installs finish within two to three days.
For Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach homes in FEMA flood zones, our shaftless installations add only a floor opening. The open lower level of elevated piling homes is not enclosed or altered. Your flood zone classification and FEMA flood insurance rating are not affected. For historic properties in the City of St. Augustine, only a round floor opening is made. No exterior changes are applied to the structure at any point. We recommend confirming with your flood insurance carrier before work begins. St. Johns County Building Department and the City of St. Augustine Building Department review every installation for compliance.
St. Augustine homeowners sometimes consider stairlifts as a lower-cost option. For a two-story primary residence with one staircase and limited mobility needs, that conversation has merit. For a three-story historic vacation home in the Old City with narrow staircases, rotating guests, and period character to preserve, the comparison changes immediately. comparison guide
Feature | Home Elevator | Stairlift |
|---|---|---|
Floors served | All floors, one unit | One staircase per unit |
Carries loads | Luggage, groceries, mobility aids | One seated person only |
Wheelchair access | Yes, PVE 52 and VueLift | Transfer required |
St. Augustine multi-story | One unit covers all floors | Separate unit per stair run |
Historic home appeal | Discreet, no exterior changes | Wall-mounted track visible |
Vacation rental use | Premium listing category | No measurable impact |
Power outage | Gravity descent, no battery | Battery dependent |
Atlantic Coast exposure | Salt-rated sealed components | Standard grade only |
Every price includes the elevator unit, delivery, installation labor, St. Johns County permit fees, and a one-year parts and labor warranty. Nothing is excluded from the quote and nothing is added to the invoice when the job closes. Final figures depend on model, floor count, and site-specific factors confirmed at the free site assessment. pricing guide
Model and Configuration | Installed Price (From) |
|---|---|
PVE 30 – Single Passenger, 2 Stops | $20,000 |
PVE 37 or PVE 52 – 2 to 3 Passengers, 2 Stops | $28,000 |
Savaria VueLift Panoramic Glass, 2 Stops | $40,000 |
Level Up Whisper Series, 2 Stops | $22,000 |
Each Additional Floor or Stop | + $5,000 |
Exterior or Piling Home Mount | + $3,000 |
Financing is available from 36 to 84 month terms through select lending partners. Rates and promotional terms change monthly. Ask during your free site assessment for current options.
Every St. Augustine installation meets Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) and ASME A18.1 requirements. Every safety feature below is included as standard. No upgrade packages, no optional add-ons, and no safety items priced separately.
Safety Feature | How It Works in Your Home |
|---|---|
Power Outage Lowering | Cab descends to the nearest floor by gravity when power cuts. No battery required. |
Door Sill Obstruction Sensors | Travel stops immediately if the sensor path at the cab door or floor sill is broken. |
Automatic Speed Braking | Mechanical brakes activate the moment travel speed moves outside the normal operating range. |
Child Cabin Lock | Key or code-controlled panel lock prevents unauthorized use by guests or children. |
Emergency Communication | In-cab call button connects to the home or an external number. Included on every model. |
Hurricane Anchor Brackets | Rated for St. Johns County wind-load specifications. Included on every St. Augustine installation. |
One team handles every step from the first call to the final sign-off. No permit runner, no subcontracted install crew, and no inspector for you to track down. Here is exactly how every St. Augustine installation runs.
We visit your St. Augustine property at no charge. We measure floor-to-floor heights, evaluate the structural type: wood-frame, piling, or slab-on-grade, check your electrical panel, and identify the best placement options based on your home's actual floor plan and how the space is used day to day.
You receive a fully itemized written quote covering the unit, delivery, installation labor, permit fees, and one-year warranty with nothing left as an estimate. We file the permit with either St. Johns County Building Department or the City of St. Augustine Building Department depending on your property, and manage all documentation from submission through approval. Typical review timelines run 2 to 4 weeks.
The crew arrives with the unit and everything needed to complete the job in a single trip. Most St. Augustine installs are done within two to three days. We coordinate the Florida state elevator inspection required under Florida Statute 399, run a full safety function test on every system, and walk you through every control before the job is closed out.
The installation is the largest single cost. After that, a properly installed shaftless residential elevator is one of the least expensive mechanical systems in the home to run and maintain. Here is what ownership looks like year over year for a St. Augustine property.
PVE elevators use electricity only on the upward trip. The return is gravity-controlled with a regulated air release and uses no electricity at all. A household running 8 to 10 trips per day adds roughly $15 to $25 to the monthly utility bill. That is among the lowest running costs of any residential elevator system on the market. running cost guide
St. Augustine’s Atlantic Coast position and the humidity that comes with the Matanzas River and Intracoastal Waterway accelerate wear on seals, gaskets, and mechanical fittings faster than inland Florida properties. Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach piling homes face the most concentrated coastal exposure. Our annual coastal maintenance visit covers lubrication of all moving parts, full corrosion inspection of seals and cylinders, and a complete safety system function test. One visit per year keeps the unit in correct operation.
After any named storm or tropical event affecting St. Johns County, schedule an inspection before putting the elevator back into regular use. Anastasia Island and Vilano Beach face direct Atlantic exposure during storm events. We check for water intrusion in electrical components, corrosion from storm surge or wind-driven rain, and the condition of the hurricane anchor brackets. Catching damage early is far less costly than an in-service failure after a storm. hurricane guide
Residential elevator installations in St. Augustine fall under Florida state law and either St. Johns County or City of St. Augustine building permit requirements depending on your property location. All permits issued from January 1, 2024 onwards are reviewed under the 2023 8th Edition Florida Building Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code. As a licensed Florida residential contractor (CRC#1333752), Coastline Lift manages every document, inspection, and sign-off for the appropriate jurisdiction from our Panama City Beach base.
Our shaftless installations add only a floor opening. They do not alter load-bearing structure, do not affect flood zone classifications for elevated coastal homes, and do not impact your zoning standing under St. Johns County or the City of St. Augustine.
Coastline Lift is a Florida-licensed residential contractor (CRC#1333752) serving coastal communities across the state, including St. Augustine and St. Johns County. When you call, the same crew that answers handles your site visit, your permit, your installation, and your final walkthrough. We understand the variety of construction types across St. Augustine, from the historic wood-frame homes of the Old City to the elevated coastal homes on Anastasia Island to the newer suburban developments in St. Johns County. No subcontractors. No handoffs. No surprises.
St. Augustine spans the historic mainland city, the Anastasia Island barrier island across the Matanzas River, Vilano Beach on the northern barrier strip, and the rapidly expanding residential communities of St. Johns County to the south and west. Each construction type presents different considerations for an elevator installation. Coastline Lift works across all of them without treating any as a special case.
Elevator installations in St. Augustine require a building permit from either St. Johns County Building Department or the City of St. Augustine Building Department, depending on your property location. Both jurisdictions apply the 2023 8th Edition Florida Building Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code to all permits issued from January 2024 onwards. Coastline Lift prepares every document, files the application, coordinates all inspections, and collects final sign-off. You never contact a permit office directly.
Every unit we install uses sealed electrical components, corrosion-resistant cylinders, and stainless fasteners selected for Florida Atlantic Coast salt air and humidity. St. Augustine properties face Atlantic Ocean exposure, intracoastal moisture from the Matanzas River, and the year-round humidity that comes with living on Florida's northeast coast. Hurricane anchor brackets rated for St. Johns County wind-load specifications are included as standard on every installation.
Most retrofit installs in existing St. Augustine homes are complete, inspected, and signed off within two to three days of our crew arriving. We bring the unit and all materials in a single trip, protect your floors and surfaces throughout, and leave the property clean when the work is done. This applies to historic homes in the Old City, barrier island piling homes, and newer St. Johns County builds alike.
St. Augustine is one of Florida's strongest year-round short-term rental markets. The city attracts visitors in every season because of its history, Atlantic beaches, and waterfront character. Multi-story vacation properties with a working elevator attract longer bookings, larger family groups, and guests with mobility needs who would otherwise pass on your listing. A working elevator adds documented resale value in a market where multi-story homes are common and long-term livability is a real buying consideration.
St. Augustine draws a growing population of retirees and long-term residents who want to remain in their multi-story properties permanently. Many of these homes are historic and meaningful to the families who own them. A shaftless residential elevator keeps every floor accessible as mobility needs change over time without altering the exterior appearance or the character of the home.
Common questions about cost, St. Johns County permits, historic home installations, and what to expect from start to finish.
Installed prices start at $20,000 for a single-passenger PVE 30 and reach up to $65,000 for a fully configured Savaria VueLift panoramic glass elevator. Final price depends on the model, number of floors, and site-specific factors confirmed at the free site assessment. Every quote is fully itemized with no estimates and no costs added after work begins. Financing runs from 36 to 84 months.
Yes. PVE shaftless elevators are designed for retrofits in existing homes of any age or construction type. For historic wood-frame and masonry homes in the Old City and Davis Shores, the unit requires only a round floor opening. No changes are made to the exterior of the structure at any point. The visual character and architectural integrity of the home stays completely intact after installation.
Coastline Lift handles every step for both St. Johns County and City of St. Augustine properties. We prepare and file the permit with the correct jurisdiction, submit all required engineering documentation under the 2023 Florida Building Code, coordinate the Florida state elevator inspection, and collect final sign-off. Most St. Augustine homeowners never contact the Building Department directly.
Most retrofit installs in existing St. Augustine homes finish within two to three days from the day our crew arrives. New construction installs with pre-planned floor openings and electrical rough-in complete at the shorter end of that range. The free site assessment gives you a firm timeline for your specific home before you commit to anything. new construction guide
Every St. Augustine installation includes hurricane anchor brackets rated for St. Johns County wind-load specifications. PVE elevators descend by gravity when power is cut, parking the cab safely before a storm. After any named storm affecting St. Johns County or the barrier islands, schedule a post-storm inspection before resuming normal use to check for electrical damage or water intrusion.
Yes. Properties on Anastasia Island, Vilano Beach, and St. Augustine Beach are areas we serve. Piling-elevated barrier island homes follow the same installation approach as other coastal Florida markets we work in regularly. We manage the St. Johns County permit from start to finish for properties in all of these locations. all service areas
Whether your home is a historic property in the Old City, an elevated beach house on Anastasia Island, a waterfront home in Davis Shores, a newer build in St. Johns County, or any property across the greater St. Augustine area, a free site assessment is the right starting point. We visit your property, measure the structure, check your electrical supply, and give you firm options and pricing before you commit to anything.
Every inquiry receives a response within one business day. Site assessments are always free and carry no obligation.
