Short answer: for a stairlift fitted in your home in the UK in 2026, expect £995 for a reconditioned straight lift, £1,995 for a new straight lift, and £2,995 for a new curved lift — all-in, including the survey, install, handover and a 12-month warranty. Below is what drives the price up or down, what's usually included (and what isn't), and how to spot a misleading "from £X" headline.
Fitted prices at a glance
| Type | Fitted price | Lead time | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reconditioned straight | £995 | 24–48 hours | Survey, install, handover, 12-month warranty, removal of packaging |
| New straight | £1,995 | 24–48 hours | Same — new Acorn 130 |
| New curved | £2,995 | 1–3 weeks (or 48 hrs Emergency) | Same — made-to-measure Acorn 180 |
| Outdoor | from £3,000 | 1–2 weeks | Quoted on survey — weatherproof model |
| Heavy-duty (up to 25 stone) | from £2,995 | similar to standard | Reinforced rail, wider seat |
These are our fixed prices. They cover the lift, the install, the handover and the first 12 months of warranty — nothing added on the day.
What pushes the install price up
Most quotes vary in a fairly predictable way:
- Curved rails are made to measure — every turn, half-landing and intermediate step adds rail length. A simple quarter-turn at the top sits at the lower end; a double turn with a half-landing sits at the upper end.
- Hinged rail at the bottom (to clear a downstairs door) — typically £150–£300 extra.
- Powered swivel and folding footrest — standard on the Acorn 180; an upgrade on some other models.
- Outdoor models — weatherproof components and concrete/masonry fixings.
- Heavy-duty models — uprated motor, brake and rail for users above 19 stone.
- Emergency 48-hour fit on a curved lift — compressed manufacturing schedule.
- Listed building, very narrow stairs, or stone treads — usually no extra charge, but flagged at survey.
What pulls the install price down
- VAT relief — if the user has a long-term illness or disability, the install is zero-rated for VAT. That's a 20% saving — roughly £400 off a straight install or £600 off a curved. We handle the paperwork on the day.
- Reconditioned — same engineering as new, workshop-refurbished, fitted for £995.
- Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) — up to £30,000 in England, means-tested, for adaptations including stairlifts.
- Charitable grants — Independence at Home, Turn2us and many local trusts contribute toward installs for eligible households.
What an install actually covers
Every all-in price you're quoted should include:
- Free home survey with measurements and a written fixed quote
- The stairlift unit — seat, rail, motor, charger, controls
- Delivery to the property
- Installation by qualified engineers (2–4 hours depending on type)
- Full handover — demonstration, controls, safety features
- Written operating instructions and warranty documents
- 12-month parts-and-labour warranty
- Removal of packaging and a tidy work area
If a "from £X" quote doesn't cover all eight, ask what the on-the-day total will be before you book a survey.
The "from £X" trap
A lot of online quotes look low because they exclude the install, the survey, the delivery, or the first service. By the time those are added, the headline figure has often doubled. Our prices are the prices — straight, reconditioned and curved — fixed on the day of the survey.
How fast can a stairlift be installed?
- Straight or reconditioned — surveyed today, fitted within 24–48 hours in most cases. Same-day fits are available for urgent cases such as hospital discharge.
- Curved — 1–3 weeks to manufacture the made-to-measure rail, then 3–4 hours to fit. Our Emergency option compresses manufacturing to 48 hours.
See how stairlifts are installed for the full step-by-step.
What about ongoing costs?
The lift itself uses very little electricity — a charging unit draws roughly the same as a phone charger and a few pounds a year on the meter. After the 12-month warranty:
- Annual service — from £80 per visit
- Battery replacement — £80–£150 every 3–5 years
- Out-of-warranty repairs — quoted up-front before any work
See servicing & repairs.
Rent vs buy
For short-term needs (under 12 months — recovery, end-of-life care) renting often makes sense. For permanent use buying nearly always works out cheaper within the first year. Full numbers in is it better to rent or buy a stairlift.
Get a fixed price on the day
Call 0161 330 5544 or request a callback. The free home survey is on-site, takes 20–60 minutes depending on the staircase, and ends with a fixed written quote — no pressure, no obligation. If you book the install, the price doesn't change between survey and handover.
Our fixed prices
| Type | Fitted price | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Straight stairlift | £1,995 | 24–48 hours |
| Reconditioned stairlift | £995 | 24–48 hours |
| Curved stairlift | £2,995 | 1–3 weeks (or 48 hours with our Emergency option) |
All prices include the free home survey, installation, handover and a 12-month warranty.
Our stairlifts
- Straight stairlifts — £1,995 fitted
- Curved stairlifts — £2,995 fitted
- Reconditioned stairlifts — £995 fitted
- Outdoor stairlifts
- Servicing & repairs
Book a free home survey
Call 0161 330 5544 or request a callback. A local engineer will measure your stairs and give you a fixed price on the day — no pressure, no obligation.
Not sure which stairlift you need?
Book a free no-obligation home survey. A local engineer will measure your stairs and recommend the right lift — usually within 48 hours.