Family-run since 2014 · Acorn accredited
Local stairlift specialists you can actually talk to.
We're a family-run team based in Ashton-under-Lyne, fitting stairlifts across Greater Manchester for over 10 years. Honest advice, fixed prices, tidy installs.
- 12-month warranty
- Fitted in 24–48 hours
- Acorn accredited
- Fixed transparent pricing
Our story
Built on safer staircases — not pushy sales calls.
Most people don't buy a stairlift more than once. It's usually for a parent, after a fall, or when stairs have quietly become a daily worry. That's why we run things calmly and clearly — no pressure, no jargon, just straight answers.
We started fitting lifts across Greater Manchester over a decade ago. Today we're an Acorn-accredited partner with engineers based locally, fitting new straight, curved and fully reconditioned stairlifts — usually within 24–48 hours of the home survey.
The person who surveys your home is the person who fits the lift. No middlemen, no national call centre, no surprise fees on the day.
How we work
What you get with Manchester Stairlifts
No pushy sales
We explain what's suitable, what affects price, and what happens next — then leave the decision with you.
Real homes, real advice
We know Manchester housing — terraces, tight hallways, narrow landings — and we recommend setups that actually work.
Family-run, local team
Local engineers, not a national call centre. The person who surveys is the person who fits.
Aftercare you can call
12-month warranty as standard plus 24-hour emergency callouts across Greater Manchester.
Fixed, transparent pricing
What we charge — no surprises
All-in prices include the free home survey, installation, handover and 12-month warranty.
From call to handover
A simple, low-stress process
01
Call or request a quote
Tell us about your stairs in a 5-minute chat. We confirm coverage and likely price.
02
Free home survey
A local engineer measures up, talks through options and gives a fixed all-in price on the day.
03
Book a fit date
Straight & reconditioned within 24–48 hours. Curved 1–3 weeks (or 48 hours with our Emergency option).
04
Tidy installation
Usually 2–4 hours. No damage to your staircase or walls — the rail fixes to the steps.
05
Handover & aftercare
We show the user how to operate it safely, then back it up with a 12-month warranty.
What we prevent
Common stairlift pitfalls — and how we avoid them
Most stairlift complaints aren't about the lift itself — they're about mismatch. Wrong type for the staircase, awkward parking, unsafe top-landing exit. We sort these on the survey, before you commit.
Wrong stairlift type chosen for the staircase
We confirm shape and landings before quoting.
Awkward parking that blocks hallways
We plan practical parking positions during the survey.
Unsafe entry/exit at the top landing
We prioritise safe transfer at the top — often the hardest part.
Confusing or moving pricing
Fixed all-in prices, explained on the day.
No one to call after fitting
Direct line to the team — 24-hour emergency callouts.
Where we work
Covering all of Greater Manchester
Local engineers across every borough — no waiting weeks for someone to drive over from another county.
Head office
Manchester Stairlifts
188 Stamford Street Central
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7LR
Open 24/7
0161 330 5544
FAQ
Questions people ask us
Ready to talk to a real local engineer?
Book a free no-obligation home survey. Fixed price on the day — usually fitted within 48 hours.