Quick answer
A home lift for a 3-storey house (ground plus two floors) in Pakistan costs approx. PKR 10 to 35 lakh or more, depending on the lift type, cabin size, finishes and the civil work needed. A compact 3 to 4 person lift is the usual choice. These are estimates only, and the final price needs a site survey.
Three-storey homes are now common in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, and climbing two flights of stairs several times a day is hard for parents, grandparents and anyone with knee or heart problems. This guide explains which lift suits a 3-floor house, how much space it needs and what it costs in 2026.
Lift cost for a 3-floor house: 2026 estimates
| Option | Best for | Estimated cost (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Compact home lift (3 to 4 persons) | Most 3-storey houses | Approx. 10 to 20 lakh |
| Glass or panoramic home lift | Modern homes, stairwell voids | Approx. 20 to 35 lakh+ |
| Stairlift (straight stairs) | One person with limited mobility | Approx. 6 to 15 lakh |
| Stairlift (curved stairs) | Turning staircases | Approx. 15 to 25 lakh |
Estimates only. The number of stops is fixed at three here, so the price mainly moves with cabin size, door type, finishes, brand and the shaft work. For a full breakdown, see our home lift price guide.
Which lift suits a 3-storey house?
- Compact traction home lift: the most common choice. Smooth, quiet and sized for 3 to 4 people or a wheelchair with a helper.
- Glass lift in the stairwell: uses the open space inside a staircase, so you lose almost no floor area and the house stays bright.
- External lift: if there is no space inside, a steel or glass shaft can be added on an outside wall with a door cut on each floor.
- Stairlift: the lowest-cost option when only one person needs help and the staircase is wide enough. Compare the two in stairlifts vs home lifts.
How much space does it need?
A compact home lift usually needs a shaft of roughly 4 to 5 feet square, a small pit below the ground floor and some clear height above the top floor. Exact sizes depend on the model, so we measure before quoting. Common places to fit one are:
- Inside the stairwell void
- A store room or part of a room stacked above each other on every floor
- A corner of the lounge or lobby
- Outside the house, attached to an external wall
Building a new house? Tell your architect early. Leaving a shaft in the drawings costs far less than cutting slabs later.
Want a price for your own house?
Send us your city, plot size and a photo of the staircase. An engineer will suggest the right lift and arrange a free site survey.
New house vs existing house
| New construction | Existing house | |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft | Planned in the drawings | Built in a stairwell, room corner or outside |
| Civil work | Low | Medium: slab cutting or steel structure |
| Time on site | Short | Longer, planned around the family |
| Cost effect | Lower | Higher, depending on the structure |
Power cuts and running cost
A home lift uses less electricity than most people expect, since it only draws real power while moving. Because of load shedding, every home lift should have an automatic rescue device (ARD) that brings the cabin to the nearest floor and opens the door if the power fails. Read more in our guide to lift backup during load shedding.
Home lifts in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad
Hub Elevator installs home lifts across Pakistan, with a display centre in DHA Phase 6, Karachi where you can see cabins and finishes. If you live in Defence, see home lifts for DHA Phase 8 bungalows or our home lift guide for Karachi.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lift cost for a 3-floor house in Pakistan?
As an estimate, approx. PKR 10 to 35 lakh or more, depending on the lift type, cabin size, finishes and civil work. A site survey is needed for an exact price.
Can a lift be installed in an existing 3-storey house?
Yes. A lift can usually be fitted in the stairwell, in stacked room corners or on an external wall. An engineer checks the structure, pit depth and headroom first.
What size of lift is best for a house?
A compact 3 to 4 person lift suits most homes. If a wheelchair user will use it, tell us so the cabin and door width are sized correctly.
Is a stairlift cheaper than a home lift?
Usually yes. A straight stairlift is estimated at approx. PKR 6 to 15 lakh, but it carries one seated person and does not carry wheelchairs or goods.
How long does home lift installation take?
It depends on the civil work and the model. Once the shaft is ready, installation and testing of a 3-stop home lift typically takes a few weeks.
Plan your home lift with an engineer
Free site survey and a written quotation. Visit our display centre in DHA Phase 6, Karachi to see cabins in person.
