Initial cost to buy a stairlift

The cost of a stairlift depends on a number of factors.

• The shape of your staircase. Have you got straight staircase or does it incorporate half landings and quarter landings? A stairlift for a straight staircase is cheaper to install, requiring less adaptation, often using staight ‘off-the-shelf’ units.
• The installation process required.
• The technology required. There are stirlifts available with powered swivel or alternatively manual swivel.
• The shape of the bottom of the staircase. Do you have an open staircase at the bottom of the stairs or will it block a doorway?
• New versus reconditioned. We offer reconditioned stairlifts and rental, which can be a cheaper option. 

New straight stairlifts cost between £1750 and £2750. Reconditioned stairlifts cost between £1000 and £2000. Curved stairlifts are a lot more complex. The rail is purpose built around your particular staircase. The cost will be driven by the complexity of design; things like the number of bends, the length of track needed, additional park points, reverse drive lifts, two way powered swivels, and so on.

As a guide a new curved stairlift would start from £4000. Reconditioned curved stairlifts from £3250.

Cost to install a stairlift

The cost to install is incorporated in the prices shown above.

Servicing a stairlift

With all new lifts Simply give a 2 year parts and callout warranty for manufacturer’s defects and an annual service.

You also have an option to extend the warranty.

Reconditioned stairlifts from Simply come with a 1 year warranty for parts for manufacturer’s defects, and again with option to extend the warranty.

Simply charge £95 for a service.

How often is a service is needed for my stairlift?

We advise a service each year, as per the British Safety Standards.

If the lift is installed in a public building or has heavy use, you may need to have it serviced every 6 months.

Repair costs?

Repair costs consist of a call-out charge and then the actual cost of repair.

Within office hours (8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday) Simply charge £95.00. For times outside of this Simply charge £125.

The call-out charge covers the first 45 minutes of work.

Once diagnosed you may need replacement parts.

To help keep costs to a minimum Simply offer a phone diagnosis service. Often if only a minor issue, a quick phone call can solve the issue at low cost.

How often is a stairlift repair needed?

This all depends on the ‘preventive maintenance’, i.e. regular servicing.

If you get your lift serviced as recommended repairs can be kept to a minimum.

How long is a stairlift likely to last?

We would say an average of 10-12 years, again subject to regular servicing.

The battery will last an estimated 3-5 years.

Other stairlift  considerations?

Electricity is a cost to consider, although stairlifts now run on batteries and are trickle charged when not used to keep your electricity bills to a  minimum.