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Straight Stairlifts
Straight Stairlifts
If your staircase runs in one straight line with no bends, a straight stairlift is the simplest and most affordable option — and often the quickest to install.
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The Basics
What Is a Straight Stairlift?
A straight stairlift runs on a single, standard-length rail fitted to a staircase with no bends, curves or half-landings. Because the rail is cut to length from stock rather than manufactured bespoke, it is significantly cheaper and faster than a curved lift.
Most straight lifts can be surveyed and installed within days. The rail fixes to the stair treads, not the wall, so it suits almost any construction and can be removed cleanly later.
If your stairs turn a corner, have a half-landing, or narrow at any point, you will need a curved stairlift instead — a survey will confirm which you need.
What You Get
Typical Features
Safety Sensors
Obstruction sensors stop the lift if anything blocks the rail.
Swivel Seat
The seat rotates at the top so you step off away from the stairs.
Battery Backup
Keeps working during a power cut and charges at the rail ends.
Folds Away
Seat, footrest and arms fold to keep the staircase clear.
Cost
What Affects the Price
Straight lifts are the most affordable type, but prices still vary between suppliers for the same specification. The main variables are the length of the staircase, whether you choose new or reconditioned, the warranty and servicing package, and any extras such as powered swivel seats or folding rails.
Because a straight rail is standard, this is the category where comparing quotes pays off most obviously — you are comparing near-identical products. See our prices guide for what to look for.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Often within a few days of the survey, and the fitting itself usually takes a couple of hours.
Most straight lifts suit narrow stairs, and slimline models exist for tighter spaces. A survey will confirm the clearance.
Yes. Removal is straightforward and leaves only small fixing holes in the stair treads.
That usually requires a curved lift, though some suppliers offer a straight rail that stops short of the turn. A survey will advise.
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