It is difficult to move from one floor of a multistoried building to another without using an elevator. You may climb up 2-4 flights of stairs without having shortness of breath. However, it may be difficult for many people to climb up more than five flights of stairs at a time. Thus, it is essential for the multistoried buildings to have elevators. However, elevators are complex machines. They are made of numerous mechanical and electrical components. The modern elevators are also fitted with numerous electronics. Therefore, it is expensive to install and maintain any type of elevator. The installation of an elevator system by professionals of elevator service in Deerfield Beach may cost thousands of dollars.

If a building with multiple floors receives a decent amount of foot traffic, then property-managers or property-owners have to make all areas of this building accessible to the visitors. Therefore, installation of an elevator system is required by law in a multistoried building. The cost of installing a commercial elevator by the professionals of elevator service in Deerfield Beach may be $50,000-$60,000. However, the cost of installing a residential elevator by a certified elevator service provider may be $20,000-$30,000. The variation in installation cost results from the variation in size and weight-bearing capacity of the commercial and residential elevators. The total cost of an installation project depends upon a variety of factors. Therefore, it is prudent to consult with the certified elevator installers when estimating the cost of installing either commercial or residential elevator.

In commercial building, the weight of an elevator has to be at least 3500 pounds. On the other hand, the residential elevators usually weigh 1000 pounds less than a commercial elevator. Therefore, the commercial elevators cost more than the residential elevators. The layout as well as the available space for the installation of an elevator system also influences the cost of the project. A certified installer of an elevator service in Deerfield Beach can estimate the installation cost after visiting a property and talking to a client about specific requirement.

An elevator service in Deerfield Beach also takes into account the number of elevators when estimating the installation cost. It usually depends upon the square footage of a commercial building or a rental apartment. It also depends upon the foot-traffic and number of the floors. In a commercial building, it is mandatory to install one elevator for every 45,000 square feet area. In hotels, there has to be at least one elevator for every 75 room. In residential apartments, there has to be at least one elevator for 60-90 units.