Choosing a stairlift starts with understanding your staircase.

The biggest difference between stairlifts is whether they’re designed for a straight staircase or one with bends.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Straight Stairlifts

A straight stairlift is designed for stairs that run directly from top to bottom without any turns.

Benefits include:

Most can be installed in half a day.

Curved Stairlifts

If your staircase has:

You’ll need a curved stairlift.

The rail is manufactured specifically for your staircase to provide a smooth journey.

Curved stairlifts cost more because every rail is custom-made.

Straight stairlifts use standard rails, making them quicker and less expensive.

Modern stairlifts are much slimmer than older models.

Many can be fitted on surprisingly narrow staircases while still allowing other people to use the stairs.

A survey will confirm the best solution.

Leading manufacturers include:

The best choice depends on your staircase rather than simply choosing the biggest brand.

A free survey allows us to recommend the safest and most cost-effective stairlift for your property.