Stairlift prices in the UK, 2026
Plain answers for you or a parent, from people who don’t sell stairlifts.
Updated October 2026 by the Stairlift Guru team
| All new stairlifts (median) | £2,800 |
|---|---|
| Straight (median) | £1,995 |
| Curved (median) | £4,395 |
From 73 prices published by 25 UK sellers, captured 20 August 2026. Maker list prices rechecked 2 October 2026.
Quotes go to UK suppliers, who pay us a fee if you buy. We don’t sell or fit stairlifts. How we are funded
Choose the right stairlift for your home
If your stairs go up in one straight line, a straight stairlift will do. If they bend or turn, you’ll usually need a curved one, and the rail is made to measure for your stairs. Reconditioned lifts are used ones that have been refurbished, and they cost less.
Straight stairlifts
Curved stairlifts
Reconditioned stairlifts
Stairlift companies compared, with published prices
Most of the big makers don’t publish a price, so the dealer listings below are often the only public figures. Treat them as a guide. The number that counts is the one on your written quote.
| 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, the maker’s own list | S200 from £5,561; custom curved rails 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 checked on each company’s own website on 2 October 2026. Dealer prices were captured on 20 August 2026 for the UK Stairlift Price Index. Makers come first, then suppliers A to Z. We don’t rank anyone by commercial relationship. For warranties, rental, reconditioned options and breakdown response side by side, see the full company comparison, which we recheck every month.
Our research and data
We collect our own figures on stairlifts and home adaptations, and date every one. Three are useful to know before you start.
That was the average Disabled Facilities Grant journey in England in 2023/24, from first enquiry to finished adaptation. If you’re counting on a grant, start early.
DFG waiting times, by councilFalls on stairs and steps kill more than 1,000 people a year in the UK. In 2023, more than 850 of those who died were 65 or over.
UK stairs falls statisticsThree UK dealers list the same Handicare Freecurve at £3,995, £4,500 and £5,295. Same maker, same model.
Our Handicare reviewEvery figure here is free to cite. Please keep the date, say what the figure measures and link the page it came from. If you need a number we haven’t published, just ask.
Buying a stairlift? Read this first
Most people start looking after a fall, a health change, or a growing worry about the stairs. That’s when decisions get rushed. Here’s what suppliers won’t always tell you up front.
Get at least two quotes. UK sellers list the same Acorn 130 anywhere from £1,595 to £2,895, so don’t take the first figure you’re given.
Ask for the warranty in writing. Some companies give 12 months, others up to five years. What it covers, and how fast an engineer turns up, matters more than the price of the lift.
Don’t be rushed. Some salespeople push for a decision on the day. A decent company will give you time to think. If they won’t, walk away.
Think about later. If things change, could you sell the lift? Is removal included? Ask before you sign. The full buying guide covers all of this.
Read the full stairlift buying guide
If you’d like the numbers first, the UK Stairlift Price Index has current UK prices, and the stairlift statistics hub has the main market, funding and safety figures.
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 pay for stairlifts directly. In England, your local council may help through a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) of up to £30,000. It’s means-tested. The cap is £36,000 in Wales and £35,000 in Northern Ireland. Scotland has its own Scheme of Assistance, which each council sets locally. Who qualifies, and how long you’ll wait, depends a lot on where you live.
How long does installation take?
A straight stairlift usually takes 2 to 4 hours to fit. A curved one takes longer, normally a full day, because the rail is made for your stairs.
What happens if my stairlift breaks down?
Most of the big companies run a breakdown or support line, but few say how quickly an engineer will come. Of the ten companies we compare, only Stannah publishes a time: it says it will typically be there in less than 4 hours for an emergency call-out. Ask any supplier for its response time in writing before you buy. Our company reviews cover what each one offers.
Can I rent a stairlift instead of buying?
Yes, some suppliers rent them. It can make sense if you only need one for a while, for example while you recover from an operation. When we checked 26 UK suppliers’ websites in September 2026, the 12 that publish a full rental price for a straight stairlift charged £40 to £100 a month, most often £50. Upfront fees ran from £245 to about £1,300.
How do I sell a stairlift I no longer need?
Straight stairlifts have a reasonable resale value. Curved ones are much harder to sell, because the rail was made for one staircase.
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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.