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Every type of stairlift, explained.

Choosing a stairlift can feel overwhelming — there are dozens of brands, hundreds of models, and a lot of jargon. We've written six plain-English guides covering every type of home lift, so you can quickly find the one that fits your home and budget.

6
Types of lift covered
20+
UK manufacturers
From £1,200
Reconditioned
£0
For honest advice
Six Guides

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Each guide includes typical prices, the leading manufacturers, what's standard vs optional, and an honest take on who each option suits best.

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Curved Stairlifts

From £4,850 installed

Custom-built for staircases with bends, turns, or half-landings. Each rail is made-to-measure for your home, so they take a little longer to manufacture and install.

Install:1–2 days Lead time:2–4 weeks
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03

Standing Stairlifts

From £2,350 installed

A perching design for those who find sitting uncomfortable, or whose stairs are too narrow for a standard seat. Compact, safe, and surprisingly elegant.

Best for:Narrow stairs Knee-friendly
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05

Outdoor Stairlifts

From £3,500 installed

Weatherproofed for garden steps, front porches, or any external staircase. Built to handle British weather and protect against frost, rain and UV.

Weatherproof UV-stable
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06

Wheelchair & Through-Floor Lifts

From £17,500 installed

Platform lifts for wheelchair users, and through-floor vertical lifts that pass through the ceiling for full multi-floor independence. A serious investment that transforms a home.

DFG-eligible Multi-floor
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Which One Is Right?

A quick way to narrow it down

Most people don't know which type they need before they start. These six situations cover almost every home we visit.

If your stairs are
A single straight run, no bends or turns
We recommend
Straight Stairlift
If your stairs have
A bend, turn, half-landing or full landing
We recommend
Curved Stairlift
If sitting is
Painful or your stairs are unusually narrow
Consider a
Standing Stairlift
If budget is
The most important factor for you
If you need
Access to a garden, porch or external steps
You'll need an
Outdoor Stairlift
If you use a
Wheelchair, or need multi-floor independence
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