Stairlifts: Frequently Asked Questions

You may think your house is just not suited for a stairlift – that the stairs are too steep, or narrow, or long, or short. We’ve seen a lot of staircases in our time, so we’re sure if you need a lift, we can help you out. Whether your stairs are straight, have a landing in the middle, go around a corner or are a spiral staircase, give us a call so we can decide on the right stairlift for you.

Even the longest of straight stairs can most likely have a stairlift installed on them. If you’re worried about the length of your stairs, give us a call so we can book a survey and assess them for ourselves.

As for curved stairs, we haven’t reached a limit yet! Whether you live in a lighthouse or a tower block, we can get you moving again.

Some people worry their stairs are too steep. If you think this might be the case, it’s worth scheduling a home survey. One of our consultants will carefully measure every inch of your staircase and tell you right there and then if a stairlift is a possibility. Chances are, it is, and they can even give you a quote for the lift that’s best for you.

As for the ‘too narrow’ problem, we have two chairs that might solve it:

• The Sadler is a perch seat that allows you to ride in a more upright position.
• The Siena has an especially designed curved seat back that means you sit further back in the chair.

Both models are designed so that your knees don’t knock against anything if you do have a particularly narrow staircase. If you can stand on your stairs, we can usually fit a stairlift on them.

If there’s a doorway at the top or bottom of the stairs, it isn’t a problem. You can still use your door and it won’t stop you from getting a stairlift. We can install a retractable rail so that it folds, moving out of the way of the door when you’re not using it. The rail unfolds automatically when you want to use your stairlift, so there’s no heavy lifting involved.

Yes. Our rails hardly take up any room on your stairs and your chair folds away neatly. People will still be able to use your stairs just like they did before. Watch this video of a Stannah stairlift in a straight staircase to see how it looks.

Our stairlifts are tailored to you and your house, so prices vary depending on your needs. One big factor that can affect the price of your stairlift is whether your stairs are straight or curved. Other factors are:

• the length of your stairs
• the chair that’s right for your needs
• if your stairs are straight or take a turn
• if you want to go up more than one floor
• If you need any additional features for extra comfort and safety

To find out the price of the perfect stairlift for you, call us now to book your free, no-obligation home survey. One of our advisors goes to your house to assess your needs and gives you an on-the-spot, personalized quote.

Yes, chances are, you can. Check with your local dealer whether this option is available to you, and figure out what will work out cheaper for you in the long run. Our dealers will always install and remove your stairlift for free, and will usually provide free maintenance while your stairlift is in your house, so you know that when you rent a Stannah stairlift, you’re well looked after.

Click here to find out more about stairlift rentals.

At Stannah we’ve spent over 40 years perfecting our stairlifts. We’ve put a lot of research into innovation to make our stairlifts safer and more comfortable. It’s these safety and comfort features, combined with the quality of materials used, that set us apart. After all, a stairlift is something you use every day – you want to feel confident that it’ll be there for you when you need it. You get value for your money when you buy a Stannah, because you know you can rely on it for your future.