Looking for The Best Deal on Stairlifts?

If an occupational therapist (OT) has assessed your needs and recommended a stairlift, you will then need to find out how much one for your home will cost. This will involve a feasibility study by a stairlift company.

To find out about recommended stairlift companies near your home, consult your OT, or an expert from an equipment demonstration center or disabled living center, who will be able to give you some options. Alternatively, visit the Disabled Living Foundation’s (DLF) Living Made Easy website, which has details of stairlift models from national stairlift manufacturers and suppliers, many of whom are members of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA). The latter can be reassuring, as it means that the company must follow a code of practice set by the BHTA and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

Although stairlifts are expensive items, the cost of buying and installing one has remained stable for years. A simple straight stairlift can be bought for around £2,000. Prices can jump to as much as £6,000, or more, if you have curved or especially long stairs, or need additional features.

A 2019 survey of stairlift owners revealed that the average price paid for a new stairlift was £3,369. The average price paid for a new straight stairlift was £2,679 and £4,248 for a curved stairlift.

If possible, try to arrange for your occupational therapist (OT) to be present during the feasibility study. If this isn't possible, you should at least make sure that your OT has given you clear written instructions about which stairlift features are important for you – for instance, whether you need one that is seated or a standing and, if seated, whether it needs to be height adjustable.