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Straight Stairlift Pricing Guide
Straight stairlifts are a quick and powerful solution to keep your entire home safe and navigable. And for staircases without twists, landings, or turns, a straight stairlift can be a relatively affordable mobility tool.
How Much Does a Straight Stairlift Cost?
Straight stairlifts from 101 Mobility range anywhere from $2,500 to $10,000, making them one of the most affordable residential mobility solutions to provide access to your whole home. That wide range is affected by the length of your staircase, desired features, and design elements. The average cost usually ends up between about $4,000 and $5,000. These prices include installation as well as a one-year service warranty.
However, no two staircases are exactly the same. An exact price relies on your specific needs and the layout of your home. 101 Mobility offers a free consultation to assess your staircase and the surrounding area in order to help you find the best stairlift for your home.
Straight Stairlift Pricing by Type
The biggest determinant of stairlift price is the shape and structure of your stairs. For straight stairlifts, this means important variables are stair length as well as location of your stairway: indoor or outdoor. The shape and structure of your stairs are the primary factors influencing stairlift price. For straight stairlifts, key variables include stair length and whether the stairway is indoors or outdoors.
Indoor Stairlift Cost
$2,500-$8,000
For interior stairlifts without turns or landings, indoor stairlifts can cost between $2,500 and $8,000. 101 Mobility’s residential stairlifts are installed with feet that are mounted to the steps, riding along a rail and allowing for easy use—avoiding unnecessary damage to your walls. Since straight staircases don’t require extensive custom fitting and complex installation, price ranges are more affected by features such as seat material, weight capacity, and wall profiles.
Outdoor Stairlift Cost
$4,000-$8,000
Outdoor stairlifts are specially designed to withstand the elements, such as cold weather, rain, and salt air, and come with seat covers to keep the chair, as well as the rider, safe from the sun and rain. Pricing varies, but straight outdoor lifts typically cost between $4,000 and $8,000. Major price considerations for outdoor straight stairlifts are length of stairs, seat material, and weight capacity.
Key Factors That Influence Final Straight Stairlift Price
There is no way to show a clear sticker price for a stairlift. Each home has unique needs and customizations that can affect the final price. During a free consultation, 101 Mobility experts will evaluate your stairway and the surrounding area to determine the best options before providing a firm, personalized quote. Our consultants view these factors to determine a straight stairlift price.
Staircase Length & Dimensions
The size of your staircase affects the final price. This is, in part, due to the material requirements. A short staircase in a split-level home will naturally cost less than a staircase to a full second floor above 10-foot ceilings. Additionally, the complexity — particularly if installing multiple straight stairlifts to accommodate landings — will affect the final price.
Features & Customizations
Just as with buying a car, additional features, models, and customizations will affect the overall price. A stairlift in the $2,500-$3,500 range will be a more basic model, purchased with the goal of transporting a user up and down a staircase. This type of unit may have limited options for add-ons. A stairlift that starts in the $4,500 range will be a higher-end model and may have standard features such as a slimmer profile and higher weight capacity. It would also have additional customization options, such as power-folding rail and seat material and color options to better match your home’s décor.
Some optional features that increase price include:
- Power Swivel Seat & Footrest: Stairlifts with upgraded features, such as power swivel seats and automatic footrest, do cost extra. However, these features can greatly improve ease of use and safety when using your new stairlift.
- Folding Rail: Depending on the layout of the home, some houses will require an option called a folding rail. This rail upgrade includes a hinge in the lower section of the rail or track that allows it to flip and store clear of the lower landing. Equipping your straight stair lift with a folding rail may be necessary to prevent blocking a doorway or a hallway.
- Increased Weight Capacity: Standard stairlifts have a weight capacity of 250-300 pounds. If you need a higher capacity, the price of your stairlift will increase due to the more robust components and motors required.
Installation & Labor
A stairlift is a high-tech piece of equipment designed for precise installation by professionals who have been trained to understand all the intricacies of the construction. At 101 Mobility, our experienced installers understand the importance of getting it right. With 101 Mobility completing the installation, you can feel confident that each time your loved one sits down, they will reach the top or bottom of the stairs safely.
New, Used, or Rental
Since straight stairlifts do not require custom manufacturing, you may have a choice between a new or used model — or even a rental.
- New Stairlifts: A new stairlift is fully customized to your exact needs, including add-ons, seat material and decor.
- Use Stairlifts: We offer a variety of lightly used lifts for sale at a discounted price. These are typically units that had been previously rented out but are still in like-new condition. Our inventory of used stair lifts fluctuates, but if you let our consultants know you are interested in refurbished options we will do our best to identify a unit to fit your needs. Cost varies based on the make and model of the unit but is often between $500 to $1,500 less than retail price. They are still backed by our expert installation so you can be sure that your lift is set up to run safely and reliably.
- Rental Stairlifts: Sometimes you only need a stairlift for a short period of time, whether you’re recovering from a surgery or need to accommodate mom while she visits for the holidays. That’s why we offer a selection of our straight stairlifts for rent, often with terms as short as three months. Stair lift rental cost will vary depending on rental inventory and customer requirements, but often range between about $175 – $450 per month. This economical option ensures that nobody needs to struggle through a short-term need.
Manufacturer & Model
Like many other goods, the make and manufacturer of your stairlift will affect your final price. 101 Mobility offers a wide range of manufacturers and models to help find a solution that fits your needs and your budget. Basic but popular models, like the Bruno Elan Straight Rail Stairlift Handicare 1000, are versatile and reliable without too many bells or whistles without customization. The Harmar Pinnacle, however, comes standard with advanced energy efficiency that is reflected in the base price.
Get a Real, Accurate Price: Schedule Your Free Consultation
For an accurate quote on a straight stairlift, schedule a free professional consultation. Our experts will assess your staircase and the surrounding area, discuss your specific needs, and help you choose the ideal stairlift for your home.
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