A straight stairlift may be suitable if your home has a single flight of stairs, with no bends or turns.
Straight stairlifts are generally cheaper and quicker to install than stairlifts that need to go round a bend. We’re able to cut straight rails to length in our workshop, meaning that we can handle urgent installations if needed.
The rail of all our straight stairlift models is fitted to the stairs, rather than the wall. This makes installation mess-free.
It’s important to consider where you need the stairlift to start and finish. If you want it to finish on a landing or around a corner to not be as intrusive, you may also want to consider a curved stairlift.
All our stairlifts come with a 2-year warranty (extendable to 5 years). We offer this warranty on both our new and reconditioned models.
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| Best for | A slim, modern look on narrow staircases | A slim, discreet finish | Dependable quality with a sleek design | Users who need a higher weight limit | Straight staircases, including narrow or steep runs |
| Weight capacity | 160kg (25st) | 137kg (21st) | 136kg (21st) | 190kg (30st) | 160kg (25st) |
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| Width from wall, in use | 595mm | 650mm | 558mm | 609mm | 635mm |
| Width from wall, folded | 384mm | 385mm | 330mm | 406mm | 335mm |
| Minimum staircase width | 740mm | 800mm | 702mm | 711mm | 660mm |
| Colours and upholstery | White, grey | Cacao, ruby, slate, sand | White, grey | White, grey | Ruby red, light grey, almond beige, cobalt blue |
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Best for: A slim, modern look on narrow staircases
Best for: A slim, discreet finish
Best for: Dependable quality with a sleek design
Best for: Users who need a higher weight limit
Best for: Straight staircases, including narrow or steep runs
We’ve helped thousands of people regain independence when their stairs become a challenge.
Our friendly team believe that no staircase is too difficult. We specialise in narrow, curved or difficult layouts where other companies say no.
All our engineers are DBS-checked and you’ll know exactly who is coming before your appointment. Our exceptional customer service extends far beyond installation, with industry-leading aftercare.
Call us on 0800 995 6019 or request a callback to arrange a free, no obligation survey of your staircase.
I had my Freecurve stairlift fitted by Matthew from Senior Stairlift. The company has been brilliant from start to finish, very supportive with my particular requirements (not the easiest property to fit one in). They took the time to work out a solution unlike some of the other companies I contacted. Matthew was very professional, and kind and cleaned up thoroughly the little mess that was made. Would certainly recommend this company and Matthew in particular.
Feb 2023Superb service throughout from initial contact to final fitting of the bespoke stairlift for my stairs. I was kept updated at all stages of manufacture and the installation by the expert Carl. Carl was courteous, very efficient and extremely helpful as well as being a very experienced fitter. I have no hesitation at all in recommending this excellent family firm to anyone who is in need of an affordable while high quality stairlift.
Oct 2025Great Service by Senior Stairlifts. Initial visit was by Denise who was helpful and informative. Then Survey was carried out and bespoke track for the stairlift ordered. Good communication throughout from Joe the Operations Manager. The stairlift was fitted by Steve who arrived on time and was friendly and informative throughout. Highly recommended after having numerous other quotes.
Apr 2026David was very patient and very thorough explaining everything with my tricky staircase. An excellent job!
Apr 2026Enquired with a couple of companies who said that due to bulkhead height they would be unable to fit a stair lift. Senior Stairlifts, after reviewing photo's and measurements I supplied, said they thought they could do the job. Scott arrived on time and ready for the challenge and within a couple of hours the stair lift was in place and working fine, no issues at all. I am pleased with the workmanship that has enabled my partner to safely traverse our stairs.
Oct 2023
We opted for this company after having been disappointed by our initial choice of supplier. The survey was very comprehensive. Fitting was very impressive - with an emphasis on precision & programming of the seat balance & travel along the rail. Final tuning to ensure my exact fitting was thorough & impressive. Steve & Jordan impressed us with their product knowledge, attention to detail &, of great importance to my wife, fully respectful of our property.
5 Mar 2026Pay for your stairlift with a loan for up to 48 months. Interest free finance options also available.
Call us on 0800 995 6019 or request a callback.
We book in a survey with one of our friendly, local stairlift experts.
We assess your staircase and present a free quote with no hidden extras. For curved staircases a second technical survey may also be needed.
We fit your stairlift and make sure you’re happy and fully confident about how to use it.
Ongoing maintenance and support with our free no-quibble 2-year warranty (extendable to 5 years).
We have stairlift engineers based across England, Wales and Scotland. With people all over the country, we’ll have someone local who’s able to help.
Our stairlift expert will come out to your home. You’ll know who they are in advance and they will present identification when they arrive. All our experts are DBS-checked for extra peace of mind.
During this free initial survey we’ll assess and measure your staircase.
From this we’ll review your options and give you a tailored quotation.
If you decide to proceed, we’ll arrange a further, technical survey. At this appointment we’ll create a virtual map of your staircase to finalise measurements and so you can see how the stairlift will look in your home.
The second survey is also completely free.
Every staircase is different, your free survey gives you a precise quote, not a ballpark.
Exactly how much your straight stairlift will cost depends on a few factors:
After your survey, straight stairlifts can be installed very quickly.
We understand that some situations are urgent. Perhaps you or a loved one is waiting to be discharged from hospital or your current lift is broken. We’ll do everything we can to get your stairlift fitted as soon as possible.
Straight stairlifts generally have a shorter lead time than lifts requiring a curved rail. Because of this, depending on your choice of stairlift and whether we have it in stock, we could be able to offer next day installation.
Installing a stairlift on a straight staircase can take as little as 2 hours.
However, complex installations can take longer. Our expert will be able to give you a rough estimate of how long it’ll take when they survey your staircase.
The minimum staircase width we offer for a narrow stairlift is 610mm (24 inches).
However, even if your staircase is narrower than this, it’s still worth contacting us for a free survey. We pride ourselves on finding innovative solutions to narrow and difficult staircases.
The highest weight limits we have on our heavy-duty stairlifts are:
In our brochure, you’ll find plenty of detailed information and background on our quality range of stairlifts, including our leading Handicare products.
We provide a free 2-year standard warranty on all our stairlift installations (regardless of whether you choose a new or reconditioned model). You can extend this warranty by an extra 3 years (so 5 years of comprehensive cover in total).
| FREE 2-Year Warranty | EXTENDED 5-Year Warranty | |
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| Available on new & reconditioned models | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited callouts, including parts & labour | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free annual service (worth £245 a year) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Battery replacements at no extra cost | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cost | Free with all Senior Stairlifts installations | Contact us |
Please note that our warranties exclude accidental damage, or claims arising from work carried out by third party companies.
For more information, visit our Warranty page, or call us on 0800 995 6019.
