How much are stairlifts in the UK? The cost of stairlifts varies according to your supplier, the type of stairlift (straight or curved) and the stairlift specifics.
If, for example, you want a specialist stairlift, for a very narrow staircase, or for a heavier than average person, you can expect to pay more for the stairlift specification. Curved stairlifts too are more costly than straight ones, due to their more complex parts and the need for greater customisation in order to install them. Also, if your staircase is very long, this will naturally add to the price, particularly if there are multiple levels which require more customisation of the rail.
Here’s a quick overview of stairlift starting prices to give you a general idea:
See also our guide 8 ways to save money on a stairlift here.
How Much Are Stairlifts UK – Some Examples Of Our Installations
We specialise in reconditioned stairlifts which can save you between 20-40% of the cost of a brand new stairlift. Also, we choose only the best brands to recondition, so you can be assured of their quality and longevity. We thoroughly refurbish all our pre-used stairlifts and give them a full no-exclusion 2 year warranty.
This means you’re covered for call-outs, labour and parts for 2 years, giving you complete peace of mind at a reduced cost than buying new.
This installation was £3,850 – it has a bottom 180 degree internal parking wrap, a 90 degree internal incline bend and a flush landing finish & powered swivel. It’s a pre-used Stannah 260 which was professionally refurbished. A curved stairlift is usually more expensive than a straight one. Here’s a couple of examples of straight stairlifts as a comparison.
Straight Stairlift Comparison
This installation was £1550 including the full 2 year no exclusion warranty, which are included in all our refurbished stairlift installations. This was a straight stairlift fitted to a curved stairs. See the installation of this one on our YouTube video here. The model was a Stannah 600. We often use Stannah’s for refurbished stairlifts due to their high quality build quality and long lasting motor and parts. We have found they give us (and our customers) the fewest problems.
Here’s another reconditioned Stannah 600 – again on a straight set of stairs. This stairlift had an auto-swivel assisted footplate. The auto swivel means it automatically turns for exit at the top/bottom of the stairs. Some models have manual swivels which means that you must use a level in order to pivot the stairlift for access. This stairlift was £1550.
Here’s a quick price comparison chart showing the main differences in stairlift types and whether new or reconditioned:
| Stairlift Type | New Stairlift (from) | Reconditioned Stairlift (from) | Typical Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | £2,200 | £1,250 | ~£950 |
| Curved | £4,500 | £2,950 | ~£1,550 |
Prices are starting costs and may vary depending on features, installation, and customisation. See our full price guide for details.
How Much Are Stairlifts UK – More Curved Stairlift Prices
With more complex fittings, such as those which need a specialist stairlift, stairlifts become more costly. Here’s one of our installations where a Flow 2a was required due to a very narrow and awkward staircase with bannister rail which limited a standard stairlift.
This is a Thyssen Flow 2a. This kind of stairlift is very good for stairs which otherwise would present a problem for a stairlift fitting. It had a 180 mid flight internal steep wrap, with a full auto swivel (fully programmable) and a small footplate. The enclosed arms give a tighter fit. This one was £4250. (brand new around £6750).
Here’s another Flow 2a for a narrow, awkward staircase.
This one had a drop nose rail to help avoid the doorway at the bottom of the stairs (pictured). Due to doorway at foot of stairs. More specifics include a 1st landing park point, a 180 degree external rail, the fully programmable auto-swivel, straight arms and a small footplate (which helps with narrow fittings). This installation was £4250. (brand new it would cost around £6750)
Here at UK Stairlifts we specialise in reconditioned stairlifts which means we can usually get the cost down if we have a stairlift in stock which will fit your particular staircase.
In the case of specifically difficult staircase, we often recommend the Flow X stairlift, or its predecessor the Flow 2a. See also our post on stairlifts for narrow stairs for more information.
Summary
Here’s a quick overview of stairlift prices:
| Stairlift Type | New Stairlift (from) | Reconditioned Stairlift (from) | Typical Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | £2,200 | £1,250 | ~£950 |
| Curved | £4,500 | £2,950 | ~£1,550 |
As you can see, you can save quite a lot if you opt for a reconditioned stairlift as opposed to a brand new one. If we have one in stock which is suitable for your stairs, we will tend to recommend this if you’re on a budget. If a standard stairlift won’t fit on your stairs, we will use a Flow X or a Flow 2a if required. These models do incur a greater cost but are sometimes the only solution for certain difficult and awkward staircases.
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