UK Stairlift Guide: Prices, Types and Grants
Find the right stairlift, without the sales pressure.
Independent guide. Figures last reviewed September 2026.
Independent UK stairlift reviews, honest pricing, and practical advice to help you make the best decision for your home and your family.
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Straight stairlifts
Curved stairlifts
Reconditioned stairlifts
UK stairlift company reviews: an independent comparison
| Company | Straight, as published | Curved, as published | What to know | Independent review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The five main makers | ||||
| Stannah | From £3,585 on Stannah’s own list; dealer listings £2,200 to £3,000 | From £7,134 on Stannah’s own list; dealer listings £4,195 to £5,996 | Family-owned maker based in Andover. Its list prices include a two-year warranty, and it is the only company here that publishes an emergency call-out time. | Stannah stairlift review |
| Acorn | No maker price; dealer listings £1,595 to £2,895 | No maker price; dealer listings £5,595 to £5,895 | Prices come from a home survey. The same Acorn 130 spans £1,595 to £2,895 across sellers, a 1.8x spread. | Acorn stairlift review |
| Handicare | No maker price; dealer listings £1,495 to £2,495 | No maker price; dealer listings £2,950 to £5,895 | Savaria-owned maker sold through approved installers. Its Freecurve model is listed at £3,995, £4,500 and £5,295 by three different dealers. | Handicare stairlift review |
| Brooks | No maker price; dealer listings £1,800 to £1,995 | Dealer listing £4,395 | Built in West Yorkshire under common ownership with Acorn, and sold through the dealer network. | Brooks stairlift review |
| TK Home Solutions | S100 from £1,715; S200 from £5,561, the maker’s own list | From £5,972, the maker’s own list | The only major maker that publishes model-level prices, and the only one with a published buy-back schedule. | TK Home Solutions review |
| Suppliers and resellers, A to Z | ||||
| Age UK Stairlifts | No product prices; rental from about £1,300 upfront, then £80 a month from month seven | Rental upfront about £3,000 | Supplies Handicare-built lifts, and is the only company here that publishes rental prices. | Age UK stairlift review |
| Companion | From about £2,000, per its own cost guide | £4,000 to £6,000, per its own cost guide | Savaria group brand trading from Guiseley, Leeds. States on its own site that it does not offer rental. | Companion stairlift review |
| Dolphin | No published new prices | No published new prices | Multi-brand reseller network with local branches; publishes reconditioned listings from about £900 with a two-year warranty. | Dolphin stairlift review |
| Halton | From £1,700 on its own rate card | Single-flight curved from £3,500 | Independent supplier publishing a full type-by-type rate card, including removal costs. | Halton stairlift review |
| MediTek | No published prices | No published prices | The MediTek brand is now owned by Otolift; MediTek lifts are sold and reconditioned through dealers. | MediTek stairlift review |
Maker list prices were re-checked on each company’s own pages on 2 October 2026; dealer ranges are published prices captured 20 August 2026 for the UK Stairlift Price Index. Makers first, then suppliers A to Z; we don’t rank companies by commercial relationship. For warranties, reconditioned and rental options and breakdown response side by side, see our full company comparison, re-checked every month.
Our research and data
We publish original UK stairlift and home adaptation data, sourced and dated, and we keep it updated. Three numbers from it set the scene:
The average Disabled Facilities Grant journey in England took 247 working days from first enquiry to finished adaptation in 2023/24.
DFG waiting times, by councilFalls on stairs and steps kill more than 1,000 people a year in the UK, and more than 850 of those who died in 2023 were aged 65 or over.
UK stairs falls statisticsThe same Handicare Freecurve stairlift is listed at £3,995, £4,500 and £5,295 by three UK dealers.
Our Handicare reviewEvery figure we publish is free to cite. Keep the date, say what the figure measures, and link the page it came from. Journalists and researchers who need a number we have not published are welcome to ask us for it.
Buying a stairlift? Read this first
Buying a stairlift is often an emotional as well as a practical decision; it usually comes after a fall, a health change, or a growing concern about stair safety. Before you request a quote, it’s worth understanding a few things that suppliers won’t always tell you upfront.
Want the numbers first? Our UK Stairlift Price Index tracks current installed prices, and our stairlift statistics hub gathers the main market, funding and safety figures in one place.
Get at least two quotes. Prices can differ by £500-£1,000 for the same job. Never accept the first quote without comparing.
Ask about the warranty in writing. Some companies offer 12 months, others up to 5 years. What’s covered, and how quickly they respond, matters more than the price of the unit.
Watch out for pressure selling. Some companies push for same-day decisions. Reputable ones will give you time to decide. Walk away from anyone who won’t.
Think about the future. If your needs or circumstances change, can you sell the stairlift? Is removal included? We cover all of this in our buying guide.
Read the full stairlift buying guide
Your guide to stairlifts in the UK
Most of what people ask us is answered in four places: the stairlift buying guide, the UK Stairlift Price Index, the stairlift grants guide and the stairlift company comparison.
Free tools & data: running-cost calculator, UK stairlift statistics, stairlift vs care home costs, and Disabled Facilities Grant funding data.
Common questions about buying a stairlift in the UK
Can I get a stairlift on the NHS or through a council grant?
The NHS doesn’t fund stairlifts directly, but local councils may offer means-tested Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) of up to £30,000 to help with home adaptations, including stairlifts. Eligibility and waiting times vary significantly by area.
How long does installation take?
Straight stairlift installation typically takes 2 to 4 hours. Curved stairlifts take longer, usually a full day, because the rail is custom-made.
What happens if my stairlift breaks down?
Most companies offer a helpline and aim to send an engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Aftercare quality varies significantly between suppliers; we cover this in our company reviews.
Can I rent a stairlift instead of buying?
Yes. Rental is available from some suppliers and can make sense for short-term needs (such as post-surgery recovery). Monthly costs are typically £40 to £80, plus a one-off installation fee of £300 to £500.
How do I sell a stairlift I no longer need?
- Straight stairlifts have reasonable resale value; curved stairlifts are much harder to sell as they’re custom-made. Guide to selling a stairlift
We do not sell or install stairlifts. Quotes go to UK suppliers.
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How to cite this page
Stairlift Guru, “UK Stairlift Guide: Prices, Types and Grants”, stairliftguru.co.uk, figures reviewed October 2026.
For price figures, cite the UK Stairlift Price Index, which gives each figure with the quantity it measures and the date it was captured: https://stairliftguru.co.uk/stairlift-prices/uk-stairlift-price-index/. Please keep the date and say whether a figure is an advertised price, a price paid or a typical range.