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1 The size and materials of the house will also be a factor for the price of lifting the house. 2  On average, the cost of lifting a home can be anywhere between $9,000 and $40,000. 3  The larger the home, the more expensive this process will be.
The pod can carry up to two people with a maximum combined weight of 551lbs (250kg) and includes downlights, handrails, a seat and a glass door. A Cheshire-based company has created a lift to use at home. Called the Lifestyle lift (shown) it costs between Â£13,000 ($19,780) to Â£15,000 ($22,700). It has a Star Trek 'look' to it and can hold two people at once. A sequence showing the lift moving between floors is pictured.