Bought another house last week. Probably last one. Has a very spacious 2.5 car garage. So what's the gouge on installing an electric lift in a private garage? Always wanted one so I don't have to shuttle around on my back on a creeper.
This. This needs to be looked into before going any further. Oftentimes, a 4" pour garage floor in not stout enough for a two post lift.More importantly, is the garage floor thick enough to support a hoist.
I think I've seen cases where a pedestal is added. I don't know if they cut out a rectangle, dig deeper, and re-pour so it's thick enough and/or level with the existing floor or make it higher. Not sure if pouring a pedestal on top of existing floor is structurally sufficient (??).More importantly, is the garage floor thick enough to support a hoist.
Why?Talk to your insurance agent and add it to your policy.
Because if you have any kind of accident or fire resulting in the use of a car lift (that an insurance agent knew nothing about), your insurance company could put up some serious road blocks when you file a claim.Why?
My sisters garage has pedestals that were poured when the floor was poured. They go down several feet.I think I've seen cases where a pedestal is added. I don't know if they cut out a rectangle, dig deeper, and re-pour so it's thick enough and/or level with the existing floor or make it higher. Not sure if pouring a pedestal on top of existing floor is structurally sufficient (??).
those are neat. "starting @ $5,505"; they also make a Flush mount version(cut holes in the slab, lift surface sits flush with the floor, and actually a little cheaper than the non flush mount "starting @$5,415" almost the same model number even, just add an F at the end.What is your ceiling height?
Depending on the ceiling height you can potentially consider a mid-rise scissor lift with an open center:
Picture that someone posted:
A 2 post relies on the floor to hold up the weight. Some 4 post drive on lifts just sits on the floor w/ o needing support. I would look into a 4 post with jacks to lift the car up by the frame or axles.