How Much Does a Stair Lift Cost? Find Your Perfect Fit
Your path to independence begins here.
- Stannah stairlifts start at $4,700*
- From budget-friendly to premium models
- Free, customized quote
Understanding Your Investment in Independence
Every home and every story is unique. That’s why stair lift costs vary. Let’s walk through what goes into finding the perfect solution for your home and lifestyle. Your stair lift’s price will depend on a few key factors:
Staircase Type: Straight or curved (including landings, winders, or spiral designs)
Personalized Features: Options like a swivel seat for easier sitting and standing
Configuration: Single or multi-floor, with or without a landing door, seat positioned on the wall or railing side
Aesthetic & Design Preferences: Choose from over 200 stairlift combinations to match your style
What about the actual numbers?
At this point, you might be thinking, "Great, but how much is this going to cost?" We hear you! While everyone's needs are different, here's what you can generally expect:
- Average Cost of Stair Lifts
Straight Stair Lifts: from $4,700* - A perfect fit for simple, straight staircases.
Curved Stair Lifts: from $10,800* - Custom-crafted to follow every turn of your staircase.
Outdoor Stair Lifts: from $6,300*
Weather-ready and robust, these lifts help you enjoy every part of your property.
*Prices are subject to change
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Stair Lifts: A Convenient and Safe Solution
If you're looking for a practical and reliable solution to help navigate your stairs, stairlifts are excellent options. Stannah models offer more than just basic functionality, especially when it comes to stairs with turns or landings. Stannah curved stairlifts are custom-designed to fit your staircase and built with reliability in mind, ensuring a snug fit and comfortably safe ride. Additionally, our stairlifts, thoughtfully designed for seniors, come equipped with ergonomic hand controls and enhanced safety features, providing peace of mind and improving mobility for older adults. Whether you have a straight or curved staircase, these lifts are tailored to meet your specific needs and offer long-term convenience.
Our stairlifts come with thoughtful standard features and additional options that make your daily life easier, like:
Standard Features:
- Easy to use hand controls designed with the arthritic hand in mind
- Remote control for convenience and safety when there are multiple users in the home
- Safety sensors in the footrest to detect obstructions and stop immediately
- Seatbelt designed to be easy to reach for quick and safe fastening and release (for the indoor models)
- Battery powered to run even in a power outage
- Key lock to prevent unauthorized use
- Longer arms and a wide seat for ease getting into the seat and comfort while riding (standard on the Siena, our most popular chair model)
- Seat height adjustment available during installation
- Free quote, no-obligation
Options available at additional cost:
- Automatically retracting rails for stairs with doors at the bottom.
- Powered swivel seats for smooth, effortless exits.
- Wide range of custom upholstery options designs to complement your home’s style.
- Additional seat belt options available, such as a five-point harness (for indoor stairlifts)
How to buy a Stair Lift
Stannah makes the stair lift buying process easy. We'll answer your questions, survey your stairs, and give you an individual quote that includes installation.
Our Promise to you:
- No Hardsell. Get an honest quote you can trust, and buy when you're ready.
- Customized for you. Choose your upholstery, seat trim, rail color, control style, seatbelt, and seat height.
- Stress-free installation. No mess and no hassle.
- Peace of mind with an industry leading warranty.
- Satisfaction Guarantee
You may still be considering some alternatives to purchasing a stair lift. While each option has its own advantages and drawbacks, a stair lift is by far the most cost-effective option if you want to maintain full use of your home.
Stair Lift Financing Options
We understand the importance of investing in your safety, confidence, and peace of mind. Call today to learn about Stannah’s pricing and payment options.
Stairlift rental
If you’re only going to need your stair lift for 3-6 months, a rental could be the most cost-efficient way of giving you or your loved one freedom of movement. We offer rental stairlifts with the option to buy for both straight and curved staircases.
Reconditioned Stair Lift
Reconditioned stair lifts typically cost around 80% of the price of a new stair lift. Straight stairlifts are fully refurbished to like-new condition using a multi-point inspection process distinct to Stannah.
Straight stair lift cost
A straight stair lift typical cost is about $5,700*. Many customers choose options that put them in the $5,700–$6,200 range, while others opt for a reconditioned pre-owned stair lift model to reduce the final price.
The most common options affecting your stair lift price are an automatic retractable rail for stairs with a door at the bottom or a powered swivel seat to make it easier to get off at the top landing.
Curved stair lift cost
While pricing for a straight stair lift is fairly standard, stairs that make a turn can be a bit more complicated. Each curved stair lift is custom-measured and designed for the staircase on which it will be installed. Our custom curved rail fits your stairs perfectly, looks great, and ensures that your stair lift hugs each turn. Our double rail construction makes for a smoother and more comfortable ride when compared to other brands. You can expect prices for a curved stair lift to start at around $10,800*, but for an exact quote, you'll need to make an appointment for a no-obligation, free estimate from one of our stair lift advisors.
To see more about what we have to offer, view our curved stairlift range.
Outdoor stair lift cost
Outdoor stair lift prices are much closer to the cost of indoor straight models than custom-curved stair lifts. Typically, outdoor stair lifts prices start at $6,300*. The length of your stairs will directly affect pricing with any stairlift. Stannah outdoor stairlifts have many standard features that contribute to their durability and weather resistance at no additional cost. See our outdoor stair lifts.
*Prices are subject to change
With Stannah stairlifts, you also benefit from
National Coverage
Wherever you are in the US, we’re here to help, directly or through our trusted distributors.
Global scale
Stannah operates in more than 40 countries
1,000,000 stairlifts
Stannah has installed over 1,000,000 stairlifts
Frequently asked questions about stairlifts
Does Medicare cover the cost of chair lifts?
Medicare generally does not cover the cost of chair lifts (stair lifts) as they are considered a home improvement rather than a medically necessary piece of equipment. Medicare Part A and Part B focus on covering medical treatments, hospital stays, and durable medical equipment that is necessary for treatment, which typically does not include chair lifts for stairs.
How much does a stair lift cost?
The biggest determining factor in pricing a stair lift is whether or not your stairs take a turn. We use a standardized rail cut to the appropriate length for straight-run staircases, but stairs that turn require a custom-designed curved rail to fit the different bends and shapes of these staircases. Because of this, curved stair lifts are generally more expensive than straight-run stair lifts.
If you want your stair lift to park around a corner or somewhere away from the stairs, extra rail will increase the cost of your stair lift. The length of the rail is another important determining factor for pricing a stair lift. While most staircases are between 12 and 15 steps up, the longer the flight of stairs, the more the stair lift will cost.
While Stannah stair lifts come with many useful features as standard, upgrades like the powered swivel option will increase the price of your stair lift.
While other elements factor in, stair lift type is the biggest factor in determining cost.
What is included when I buy a Stannah Stair Lift?
When you purchase a stair lift from Stannah, you're getting the full package. We don't send you a stair lift in a box and expect you to figure it out. We take care of our customers. The quote you'll receive is firm, all-inclusive, and includes:
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- Professional Installation
- An industry leading Warranty
- All Necessary Features & Options
There are no hidden fees with a Stannah stair lift. When you call our office, someone will always pick up the phone and answer your questions. We proudly stand by our customers, our stair lifts, and our reputation.
Do you offer Stair lift financing options?
Stannah offers a number of payment options to help make getting a stair lift easier. Whether you're interested in renting or purchasing a stair lift, our team can help you find a stairlift that will work for you. Our professional advisors have the experience and local knowledge to offer you the best stair lift model for your needs.
Can I rent a stair lift?
Yes! Rentals are available when purchasing a stairlift directly from Stannah.
When you rent a Stannah stair lift, you'll receive:
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- Professional installation.
- Complete maintenance coverage during the rental period.
- An option to buy after the initial rental period . If you’d like
- to terminate your rental, we’ll gladly remove it for free.
- The same great Stannah customer service throughout.-point
We will be there for you for as long as you need us. Talk your options through with your advisor—they'll take the time to understand what you want and need and will be able to answer all your questions. In the meantime, you can find out more about renting a Stannah stair lift here or give us a call to speak to one of our friendly advisors.
Is the cost of a stair lift cheaper than the cost of an assisted living facility?
If you're considering a Stannah stair lift, you're probably wondering how much it will cost to install one. For many, the choice comes down to buying a stair lift or entering an assisted living facility. At first glance, the cost of a Stannah stair lift may seem high, until you compare it to the average cost of an assisted living facility in your state.
When you consider the long-term costs of assisted living, a Stannah stair lift is not only more affordable, but you get to stay in the home you love, navigating your stairs in comfort and safety.
The average assisted living facility costs $4,300 per month before any additional expenses like medication or medical care. That works out to $51,600 per year! A Stannah stair lift is a one-time investment, averaging about $8,000 – less than one-fifth the annual average cost of assisted living. With a lifespan of 10-20 years, the cost becomes even more manageable over time, making it a practical and affordable solution for staying safe and independent in your home.
Why Buy a New Stair Lift vs. Buying One Used?
Stannah is proud to offer certified, reconditioned stair lifts to our customers. Reconditioned stair lifts provide financial savings while maintaining the same quality and safety features you expect from Stannah.
Reconditioned stair lifts typically cost around 80% of the price of a new stair lift. straight rails, chairs, and carriages are fully refurbished before being re-fitted for your home. A refurbished curved stairlift, however, requires a new rail because they are custom-made for each individual staircase. A reconditioned stair lift carries a ten-year motor gearbox warranty plus one-year parts and one-year labor costs. A brand-new Stannah carries a lifetime motor gearbox warranty plus two-year parts and one year labor costs. If you know that you will only need your stair lift for a short time, it might make more sense to buy a used model. You can save on the initial purchase while still taking advantage of Stannah's excellent warranty.
