Most Manchester terraces — Levenshulme, Longsight, Burnage, Gorton, Openshaw, Salford, Cheetham Hill — were built between 1880 and 1910 with stair widths of 700–800mm between the wall and the spindles. A standard stairlift takes around 300–340mm of that width when folded. The right slimline lift leaves enough room for an able-bodied user to walk past safely.
- Family-run, Acorn-accredited local team
- Free no-obligation home survey
- 12-month warranty on every installation
- 24-hour emergency repairs across Greater Manchester
- Slimline Acorn 130 — folded width approx 320mm
- Perch-seat option for users who can't comfortably bend at the knee
- Fitted within 24–48 hours of survey
- Free survey to confirm the stair is suitable before any order
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.
What counts as a "narrow" staircase?
| Stair width (wall to spindle) | What's likely possible |
|---|---|
| 800mm+ | Any straight lift fits; standard seat is fine |
| 700–800mm | Slimline straight lift — most Manchester terraces |
| 650–700mm | Slimline + perch seat usually clears |
| Under 650mm | Survey required — sometimes possible with a perch seat, sometimes not |
The figure that matters is the usable width measured at the narrowest point of the run, usually halfway up. Skirting, dado rails, radiators on the landing and a bulky newel post can all shave 30–60mm off the headline width.
How we fit narrow stairs in Manchester
- Free home survey — we measure the narrowest point, not just the top and bottom
- Quote the slimmest suitable rail and seat combination on the day, fixed price
- Order from local workshop stock; most straights fit within 24–48 hours
- Install in 2–3 hours, walk you through controls and safety features
- 12-month warranty included; annual service from £80
Perch seats for very tight stairs
If a standard seat won't fold tight enough, a perch seat lets the user lean rather than sit fully — it reduces the folded footprint significantly and is a common solution in narrow Salford and Levenshulme terraces.
Our stairlifts
- Straight stairlifts — £1,995 fitted
- Curved stairlifts — £2,995 fitted
- Reconditioned stairlifts — £995 fitted
- Outdoor stairlifts
- Servicing & repairs
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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.
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.