Will a car lift fit your garage?
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Will a car lift fit your garage?
Put in your ceiling height, what you drive and your slab. We check clearance, rise and concrete before we name a lift.
Blocked before you shop
You haven't measured your slab, so we can't clear any lift yet. Most 10,000 lb lifts need at least 4 in of 3,000 PSI concrete.
Fits your garage
Baseplate two-post
Floor plate, no overhead beam
- Needs
- 114 in
- You have
- 120 in 10 ft 0 in
- Usable rise
- 57 in
Check for a 220V outlet before you order. Most two-post lifts need one, and adding one runs $200 to $500.
Estimate for planning only, not professional advice. Check the manufacturer’s instructions, your local code and a licensed professional before you buy, build or install. Use at your own risk. Terms.
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How we work it out
Every lift type needs a minimum ceiling. Clearing it isn't enough. We also take off your vehicle's height and 6 in of clearance to see how high it can actually go.
Under 48 in of rise, you can't stand under it, so we call it limited, not a fit.
usable rise = ceiling − vehicle height − 6 in
Then the slab. Most 10,000 lb lifts need at least 4 in of 3,000 PSI concrete, fully cured, with no cracks near the posts. If you don't know your slab, we won't clear any lift. How to check your slab.
Lift types we check
| Type | Min ceiling | Max rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead two-post | 138 in | 72 in |
| Four-post, low ceiling | 126 in | 66 in |
| Baseplate two-post | 114 in | 72 in |
| Mid-rise scissor | Any | 48 in |
Typical numbers. Your lift's install manual has the final say.