How much does a stairlift cost in the UK?
Starting prices can be useful, but they are not a quote for your staircase. The examples below identify the supplier and what still needs confirming.
Published stairlift prices from UK suppliers
There is no single price for a stairlift, because the cost depends on the staircase, the model and any extras you need. These published figures are useful as a starting point, but they are not substitutes for a written quote for your own home.
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| Supplier | Published price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn | No standard price published | Acorn says it gives a price after assessing the staircase and the user's requirements. This is worth knowing when comparing suppliers: not every major company publishes a starting figure. |
| Age UK Trading | Stairlift prices start at around £2,000 | Its price guide gives this as a general starting point. A survey is needed for an exact price. |
| Age UK Trading rental | Upfront from around £1,300 straight; £3,000 curved | The upfront payment covers installation and the first six months. Monthly payments start from month seven; the rental page advertises rental from £80 a month. |
| Companion | From around £2,000 | Companion says stairlift prices can start at around this figure. The final price depends on the staircase and the work required. |
| Handicare | Typically £3,000 to £5,000 | Handicare gives this as a typical stairlift price range. Its pricing page says installation is included, but the actual price depends on the lift and staircase. |
| Stannah | New straight stairlifts from £3,585 | Stannah says this includes a two-year warranty and two free services. Optional features can increase the price. |
| Stannah | Curved stairlifts from £7,134 | A starting price for a made-to-measure curved stairlift. The final price depends on the shape and length of the staircase and the options chosen. |
| Stannah | Reconditioned straight stairlifts from £2,831 | Stannah says this price includes installation, a one-year warranty and one free service. |
| TKE/Access BDD | New straight from around £3,000; curved from around £7,000 | These are supplier estimates rather than fixed quotes. Ask the dealer what is included and whether VAT applies to you. |
These figures come from the suppliers' own UK websites and were checked on 19 September 2026. They are not a league table and they do not tell you which supplier will be cheapest for your staircase. Where a supplier does not publish a standard price, we have said so rather than trying to guess.
What changes the installed price?
The rail route, staircase length and required seat arrangement can change the cost. A bend, parking extension or doorway at the foot may require a different rail design. Powered swivel, footrest and moving-rail features should be itemised so you know what is included.
Ask for the exact model and capacity on the quote. Comparing a standard seat with a heavy-duty arrangement, or a basic straight rail with a powered sliding track, is not a like-for-like price comparison. Include any electrical preparation or alteration to fixtures.
A survey should make clear which features are needed and which are simply optional extras. A lower quote is only useful if the proposed arrangement can be used comfortably and safely. The rail and seat guide explains the differences.
Used equipment and rental need different sums
For a reconditioned lift, ask which parts are reused, whether the rail is new and what refurbishment and warranty are included. A private second-hand price may exclude removal, transport and professional refitting. It is not directly comparable with an installed supplier offer.
For rental, add the upfront payment, all monthly charges for the minimum period, any collection fee and the cost of making good. Ask what happens if the need ends earlier or lasts longer than expected. Check whether servicing and breakdowns are included.
Use the reconditioned checklist and rental guide. Neither route should be chosen solely because its first payment is smaller.
Servicing, batteries and removal
Request the first-year inclusions and the price of later servicing. A warranty can cover specified faults without covering every visit, battery or accidental damage. Ask for the call-out rate and any out-of-hours charge if you do not buy a service contract.
There isn't one reliable national price for servicing. The most useful figure is the written price from the company that would actually service your lift. Ask about replacement batteries, parts support and the conditions of extended cover.
Also ask what removal would cost. Do not deduct an assumed resale value from the purchase price: some manufacturers do not buy equipment back, and a rail may be unsuitable elsewhere.
VAT and help with the cost
A price excluding VAT and one including VAT can look very different. The VAT rate depends on the person buying the lift, the type of equipment and what is being supplied. Some qualifying disability-related purchases can be zero-rated, while a separate reduced rate can apply to certain installed mobility aids for eligible older people.
Read the VAT and grants guide before relying on a relief. Ask the supplier to show the price before VAT, the VAT rate used and the final amount you will pay. Check possible council support before ordering work.
Compare at least two suitable written proposals where practical. Keep the same required features on each request, allow time to read the terms and ask the supplier to explain any excluded work before paying a deposit.