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Stiltz home lifts in Canada: price, models and installers
Stiltz makes compact through-floor home lifts that carry two or three people between floors, with no shaft or machine room, and plug into a regular household outlet. Stiltz doesn't publish prices; as of October 2026, Canadian quotes for a shaftless through-floor lift commonly run about $30,000 to $55,000 installed.
Last reviewed 2026-10-13
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Is Stiltz right for your parent?
When the bedroom is upstairs and your parent has started sleeping on the couch to avoid the stairs, the house stops working for them. Moving can feel like the only answer, and nobody wants to say it out loud.
A Stiltz lift is one way to keep both floors. It's a small enclosed car that rides on two rails through a hole cut in the ceiling, takes up less than a square metre, and Stiltz says a typical install takes about a day. Stiltz Canada's office is in Oakville, Ontario.
It suits a two-storey home where a stair lift isn't safe, for example because getting on and off the seat at the top is a struggle, but a full elevator would mean months of construction.
Our take: A Stiltz lift is worth the money when your parent can't safely transfer on a stair lift, or uses a wheelchair, and the home has a spot (often a closet or room corner) stacked above another. If a stair lift would work, it costs a fraction of the price. Get a quote for both before you decide.
Which Stiltz products are sold in Canada?
Duo Alta
A two-person lift that moves between floors in about 30 seconds and fits in a footprint of less than a square metre.
Best for: A couple, or a parent who walks with a cane and needs a safe way upstairs.
Trio Alta
A three-person lift with a gently angled ramp and automatic door, roomy enough for a wheelchair and a helper.
Best for: A parent who uses a wheelchair or walker, or needs a caregiver to ride along.
Trio+ Thru Car
A Trio with doors on both sides of the car, so it can enter on one side and exit on the other.
Best for: Layouts where the lift can't open the same way on both floors.
How much does Stiltz cost in Canada?
| Product | Typical price (CAD) | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Stiltz Duo or Trio, two floors | quote-based, commonly about $30,000 to $55,000 installed | Model, internal or external install, finishes, and the ceiling cut-out |
| Extra floor | quote-based | Stiltz lifts can serve more than two floors in some homes |
| Building work | varies | Cutting and finishing the ceiling opening, any electrical work, permits |
Stiltz says there isn't a fixed price list and quotes after a free consultation. The range above is what shaftless through-floor lifts commonly cost installed in Canada as of October 2026. Ask whether the quote includes the ceiling work, finishing and the first service visit.
Can you get help paying for Stiltz?
- Home Accessibility Tax Credit (federal)
Renovation costs for a person 65 or older, or eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, can be claimed up to $20,000 a year. A home lift qualifies, and a family member can claim it.
- Medical Expense Tax Credit (federal)
With a prescription, a power-operated lift for someone with a mobility impairment can be claimed as a medical expense too.
- Provincial programs
Ontario's March of Dimes program funds lifts for lower-income households but doesn't list home elevators, so ask how it treats a through-floor lift before you sign. Alberta's RAMP and BC's RAHA are worth checking too.
How do you buy and install a Stiltz lift?
Start with a home survey
A Stiltz consultant or installer checks where the lift can go, what's above and below that spot, and whether the floor can carry it. Ask for the layout drawing with the quote, so you can see where the opening will be.
What installation involves
The installer cuts the ceiling opening, fits the rails and plugs the lift in. There's no shaft, pit or machine room, and a backup battery brings the car down in a power cut. Check whether your municipality needs a permit.
Service and safety
Ask who services the lift locally, how fast they respond, and what a yearly check costs. A lift that stops between floors needs a technician nearby, not one a province away.
If you're arranging this from a distance
Ask to join the survey by video and get the quote in writing, with the model, ceiling work, finishing and warranty spelled out. Be wary of a same-day discount for signing.
Who installs Stiltz lifts near you?
These local businesses either say they're Stiltz dealers or have customer reviews about installing or servicing a Stiltz lift. Ask each one whether it's authorized by Stiltz Canada and who handles warranty work.
What are the alternatives to Stiltz?
- Savaria Telecab: The closest Canadian-made rival, also a through-floor lift with no shaft.
- A stair lift: Far cheaper when your parent can still sit, swivel and stand safely at the top.
- A full home elevator: For three or more floors, a heavier load, or a home being renovated anyway.
- A main-floor bedroom: Often the lowest-cost fix, if there's room and a washroom downstairs.
Questions families ask about Stiltz
How much does a Stiltz home lift cost in Canada?
Stiltz doesn't publish prices and quotes after a free consultation. As of October 2026, shaftless through-floor lifts commonly cost about $30,000 to $55,000 installed in Canada, depending on the model, floors and building work.
Does a Stiltz lift need a shaft?
No. It runs on two rails through an opening in the ceiling, with no shaft, pit or machine room, and takes up less than a square metre.
Can a wheelchair fit in a Stiltz lift?
The Trio models can, with a ramp and automatic door. The two-person Duo is for people who can walk in.
What happens in a power cut?
Each Stiltz lift has a backup battery, so it can finish its trip safely. It plugs into a regular outlet for everyday power.
Is Stiltz in Canada?
Yes. Stiltz Canada has an office in Oakville, Ontario, and works with installers across most provinces.
Does the Home Accessibility Tax Credit cover a Stiltz lift?
Yes, when it's installed for a person 65 or older or one eligible for the Disability Tax Credit: up to $20,000 a year of costs, claimed by them or a supporting family member.
Sources
- Stiltz Canada: home lifts, FAQ and cost factors
- Stiltz Canada: the home lift range
- Stiltz Canada: contact (Oakville office)
- CRA: Home Accessibility Tax Credit (line 31285)
- March of Dimes: Home and Vehicle Modification Program
Senior Care Path is independent and isn’t affiliated with Stiltz. Prices are typical ranges from the sources above on the review date; your quote depends on your home and needs.
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