This elevator can be outside or inside whatever suits you and your location. It is a $20,000.00 elevator. We had it installed outside thinking that we would need it for my husband as he had to have back surgery and worried that he would be in a wheelchair. So we prepared for that situation. As it turned out he was quite capable to walk in and out of house so the elevator is just sitting there unused! All you need is access to an electric plug, and space to install it and you are on your way! If you want to try the elevator out just call and we can arrange it for you. Open to offers.