The price of a Stannah stairlift depends on your staircase, the model and options you choose, and the work included in the quotation. Start by checking whether the price is for a new or reconditioned lift, then compare installation, warranty cover and servicing.
For general starting figures across suppliers, see our UK stairlift price guide.
Key takeaways
- A published starting price is a guide, rather than the confirmed price for your staircase.
- Check whether the quotation covers a new or reconditioned stairlift and which seat and rail are proposed.
- Ask for the installed total, any additional work and the aftercare terms in writing.
- Compare the equipment and service offered alongside the price.
Published Stannah price examples
On its UK pricing page, checked on 30 October 2026, Stannah advertises a reconditioned Siena for a straight staircase from £2,831, including installation, a one-year warranty and one service. The same page lists new curved stairlifts from £7,134, with a two-year warranty and two services.
These are manufacturer examples for particular offers, not an average price or a promise that every installation is available at that amount. Ask for a written quotation confirming the equipment, work, VAT treatment and current offer that apply to you. New straight stairlifts also need a quotation for the model and options proposed.
Our general stairlift prices page covers a wider choice of suppliers. A starting figure across the market should not be treated as a Stannah price.
The details that affect your quotation
Your stairs and the proposed rail
Ask the surveyor to explain whether the quotation is for a straight rail or an arrangement for stairs with turns. Check how far the lift will travel, where it will park and whether a doorway or landing needs a particular rail solution. Compare the proposed arrangement, rather than assuming two quotations cover the same work.
The seat and powered options
Record the seat, controls, swivel and footrest options included. Ask the adviser to demonstrate how you would use them and explain which are standard on the proposed model. An option that makes the lift easier for you to use may be more important than an upholstery choice.
Preparation and installation
Confirm whether delivery, fitting, a demonstration and any preparation work are included. If work must be arranged separately, ask who is responsible and obtain its cost before deciding. Keep any changes to the specification and price in writing.
Stannah models and seating options
Compare a model in the configuration proposed for your stairs. A model name alone does not tell you which rail, seat options or aftercare package are included.
- Siena is offered for straight stairs and stairs with turns, with manual and powered seat options.
- Starla offers a choice of upholstery and trim, with different rail and powered options to discuss.
- Sadler uses a higher, saddle-style seat. Ask for an assessment of whether its seating arrangement suits you.
These are examples, rather than an exhaustive list or a recommendation for a particular person. Ask which current products are available for your staircase. Our Stannah products guide provides further background.
Why can a curved stairlift cost more?
When a supplier proposes a curved rail, ask it to explain how the design follows your staircase and where the lift will start and finish. That gives you a basis for comparing another proposal, including any different approach to an intermediate landing.
The decision needs to account for how you would use the lift. If a cheaper proposal involves transferring between separate lifts, ask the surveyor to assess whether those transfers are practical for you. Read our curved stairlift suitability guide before comparing the options.
Can a reconditioned Stannah reduce the price?
A reconditioned quotation is worth considering alongside a new lift when suitable equipment is available. Ask who has refurbished the equipment, which parts are being supplied, how the rail will fit your stairs and who will install and support it.
Compare the warranty and servicing terms as carefully as the price. Do not assume a privately advertised used lift includes the same checks, installation or cover as a supplier's reconditioned package. Our reconditioned stairlift guide lists further questions to ask.
Warranty and servicing
Ask for the terms attached to your quotation. Record the length of cover, whether parts, labour and call-outs are included, any exclusions, and the servicing conditions you must follow.
If services are included, ask when they take place and who arranges them. Ask what a service plan would cost after the initial cover ends, what it includes and whether you would pay separately for batteries or other items. A headline warranty period is not a complete description of the support package.
Also check who you would contact if the lift stopped working, what support is available outside normal office hours and whether attendance times are guaranteed or only estimated.
How do you compare Stannah with other brands?
Ask suppliers to quote for equipment that meets the same requirements. Compare the seating and rail arrangement, installed total, warranty and aftercare. Avoid assuming that a higher price proves better reliability or that a lower price means the same equipment is being offered.
Use our stairlift quotation comparison checklist to record the details. If you are considering Acorn as well, see our Acorn and Stannah comparison.
What should you ask about payment and financial help?
Ask the supplier which payment arrangements are currently available and request the full terms. If credit is offered, compare the total amount repayable, deposit, interest and any fees. Do not assume that an interest-free offer, rental arrangement or discount applies to every quotation.
If you need help with the cost, our stairlift grants guide explains where to start. Ask the supplier to state any applicable VAT and explain the information it needs before confirming the price.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one fixed price for a Stannah stairlift?
No single advertised price describes every installation. Your written quotation should identify the proposed lift, rail, options and work, together with the amount you would pay.
Does a Stannah price always include installation?
The reconditioned price example above includes installation. Check the inclusions and any preparation work on your own quotation rather than extending that offer to every product or supplier.
Should I choose a new or reconditioned Stannah?
Compare suitable proposals for both if they are available. Look at the equipment supplied, refurbishment information, installation and cover, alongside the difference in price.
Can I compare prices without committing to buy?
Stannah describes its home survey and written quotation as free and without obligation. Check the arrangements when you book and take time to read the proposal. Its buying information explains the survey and quotation process.
How Which Stairlift works
We may receive a payment from a partner following a successful recommendation. This does not increase the price you pay. You can request stairlift quotations and compare the proposed equipment and aftercare before deciding.