Home elevators in Vancouver: Bruno Connect
Home2stay supplies and installs the Bruno Connect home elevator across Greater Vancouver. A shaftless, self-contained elevator that travels through a floor cut-out, Bruno Connect suits home retrofits where stairs are a barrier to everyday comfort and safety.
Bruno Connect
Shaftless, self-contained residential elevator traveling through a floor cut-out
Three sizes to suit your home
The Bruno Connect elevator comes in three sizes: Compact, Classic, and XL. Because it is shaftless and travels directly through a floor cut-out, no separate hoistway or shaft construction is required.
Minimal FootprintCompact
A streamlined, self-contained footprint engineered for tight spaces where every square foot counts, traveling cleanly through a floor cut-out.
Balanced Everyday FitClassic
A versatile cabin size balancing comfortable interior space with efficient room placement, ideal for multi-level retrofits.
Spacious CabinXL
Our most spacious Bruno Connect configuration, providing maximum cabin volume while keeping the shaftless, through-floor installation concept.
How getting a home elevator works
From your initial consultation to final testing, our step-by-step process keeps installation straightforward and respectful of your home.
Free in-home assessment
A Home2stay accessibility specialist visits your home to understand your mobility goals, evaluate your layout, and explain how the Bruno Connect works.
Measurements and structural review
We take exact floor-to-floor measurements and conduct a structural review of the proposed floor cut-out location to ensure safe, solid placement.
Detailed quote & planning
You receive an upfront, transparent quote for equipment and installation. Applicable permits and inspection requirements are explained clearly during the assessment.
Installation
Our certified technicians complete the floor opening and assemble the self-contained Bruno Connect elevator, followed by thorough testing and user walkthrough.
Permits and local requirements
Permits and inspection requirements are reviewed and explained during your free in-home assessment based on your municipality and floor plan.
Comparing home elevators, stairlifts & platform lifts
Every home layout and mobility requirement is unique. Here is how the Bruno Connect home elevator compares with stairlifts and porch or vertical platform lifts.
Bruno Connect Home Elevator
Full vertical travel between levels without a dedicated elevator shaft
Floor cut-out with self-contained freestanding rails
Compact, Classic, or XL cabin footprint on each floor
Enclosed cabin carrying 1 or 2 users (500 lb Bruno rating)
Stairlift
Users able to sit and transfer who need help navigating stairs directly
Mounted directly to stair treads on straight or curved staircases
Preserves staircase width; folds up when not in use
Motorized chair riding along the stair rail
Porch / Vertical Platform Lift
Exterior entryways, porches, or interior vertical transitions
Freestanding drive mast and open or enclosed lifting platform
Requires a level landing pad and vertical travel corridor
Open-sided or enclosed platform for mobility devices or standing
Home elevator pricing
Because every home retrofit involves unique floor-to-floor heights, structural openings, and placement considerations, overall cost reflects the specific equipment size and installation scope.
Prices are indicative and accurate at the time of publishing; contact us for a current quote.
Funding & grant eligibility
Home accessibility retrofits, including home elevators, may be eligible for financial assistance programs such as the BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA).
We collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and healthcare clinicians to provide equipment details and documentation required for funding submissions.
Frequently asked questions about home elevators
Have questions about whether a shaftless home elevator is right for your space? Here are answers to common questions about Bruno Connect installations.
Book a free in-home assessment
Find out if the Bruno Connect shaftless elevator is the right fit for your home. We measure your space, discuss your layout, and provide an honest, upfront quote with no obligation.