Elevators & trams for Whitefish homes.
From ski homes on Big Mountain to lake houses on Whitefish Lake, many Whitefish properties are built on a slope. We install home elevators, hillside trams, stairlifts and platform lifts across Whitefish, Columbia Falls and the north valley.
- Ski homes and lake homes
- Free in-home consultations
- Seasonal service for part-time owners
Built on a slope? We can help.
Whitefish homes are beautiful and often vertical: three or four levels down a hillside, the garage at the bottom, the main living space at the top, and a steep path down to the lake. Great for views, hard on knees.
We install elevators that tie those levels together and trams that get you to the water. We'll come to the property, look at what you have, and recommend what fits.
Our services in Whitefish
We also install vertical platform lifts, inclined platform lifts, dumbwaiters and LULA elevators.
Home elevators in Whitefish
We design, install and service residential elevators for homes across North Idaho, the Treasure Valley and Montana's Flathead Valley, from a closet-sized retrofit in an older house to a custom elevator in a new lake home..
Learn moreStairlifts in Whitefish
A stairlift is the quickest, most affordable way to keep using every floor of your home.
Learn moreHillside trams in Whitefish
A tram turns a long, tiring climb to the dock into an easy ride.
Learn moreService & repair in Whitefish
When a home elevator, stairlift or platform lift stops working, you need someone who can get there and fix it.
Learn moreWhat we see around Whitefish
Every area has its own kind of house. Here's what we run into most in and around Whitefish.
Ski homes on Big Mountain
Multi-level homes near Whitefish Mountain Resort mean hauling skis, boots and groceries up several flights. An elevator from the garage changes how the house works.
Whitefish Lake lots
Much of the shoreline sits well above the water. A hillside tram makes the dock usable for every guest, not just the ones who don't mind the climb.
Part-time owners
Many homes here sit empty for part of the year. We can schedule a service visit before you arrive so everything is ready when you get here.
Snow country
Whitefish winters are long and snowy. Plan for covered outdoor equipment and a fall shutdown routine for trams.
Real installs, real homes
From first call to finished install
Free consultation
We come to your home, measure, look at the space and talk through who will use the equipment and how.
Recommendation & quote
You get a clear recommendation and a written quote. No pressure and no surprise add-ons later.
Professional install
Our crew installs and tests everything, then walks you through how it works before we leave.
Ongoing service
Our local technicians handle maintenance and repairs for as long as you own it.
Montana rules for home elevators
Montana
Montana's elevator rules leave elevators and lifts that sit entirely inside a single private home out of state conveyance permitting, but the installer must be a state-licensed elevator contractor. Building permits come from the City of Whitefish or Flathead County, and work along Whitefish Lake falls under local lakeshore protection rules, so a tram project usually needs a lakeshore permit.
We'll tell you which permits your project needs and coordinate with your builder or contractor.
Whitefish and nearby communities
Our team handles consultations, installs and service throughout the area, including:
From our blog
Montana Home Elevator Rules: Permits, Licenses & Inspections
Montana leaves elevators in private homes out of state permitting, but installers still need a state license. What Flathead Valley homeowners should know.
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Winterizing Outdoor Lifts & Trams in Idaho and Montana
Snow, ice and freeze-thaw are hard on outdoor stairlifts, porch lifts and hillside trams. A season-by-season care plan for North Idaho and the Flathead.
Read moreWhitefish questions
Can you add an elevator to a ski home?
Often, yes. Multi-level homes with the garage on the lowest floor are great candidates. A garage corner, stacked closets or an exterior shaft are common solutions.
Can you build a tram on Whitefish Lake?
Trams are designed for steep lake lots like the ones along Whitefish Lake. We'll survey your slope and access and help you through the lakeshore permit process.
We're only here part of the year. Can you service while we're away?
Yes. Many owners schedule maintenance or tram start-up before they arrive for the season. Tell us your schedule and how to access the equipment.
Does Montana require a permit or inspection?
Elevators used only inside a private home are left out of Montana's state conveyance permitting, though the installer must hold the right state licenses. Local building permits still apply, and lakefront work usually needs a lakeshore permit.
Do you serve Columbia Falls and West Glacier?
Yes. We work throughout the north Flathead Valley, including Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse and West Glacier.
Let's talk about your Whitefish home.
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. We'll look at your stairs, space and budget and recommend what fits.