The cost of a stair lift can be very different. As a general rule, it can be said that prices start at about 3,000 €. At this price, however, you only get stairlifts for straight and rather short stairs. It becomes significantly more expensive if adjustments are necessary. This is given for example in any case, if it is a curved stairs. Then the cost of a stair lift can easily rise to over 10,000 €.
With the installation of a stair lift can be associated with costs of over 10,000 €. This is especially the case if changes to the staircase are necessary. Standard components and prefabricated rails in mass production can only be used for straight stairs. Curved staircases usually always require individual adaptations that drive up the costs.
Photo: © thyssenkrupp Steel EuropeThe type of staircase you have will determine how much you pay for a stairlift. Straight stairlifts are usually much cheaper than curved stairlifts. This is because it is much easier to install a stair lift on a straight staircase than on a staircase with curves or corners. The straight rail is prefabricated, which is cheaper to manufacture. A curved stairlift, on the other hand, requires a custom rail made to fit the specific configuration of your staircase. A curved rail is much more costly to manufacture, and the installation time is longer. For this reason, curved lift prices are more expensive than straight stair lift prices.
The price range for straight stairlifts is between €3,000 and €6,000. The price generally depends on a combination of factors, such as the features of the stairlift, the needs of the user and the length of the staircase. A straight stairlift can be installed on any straight staircase, both indoors and outdoors. Curved stairlifts usually start at 9,000 € and can be more expensive depending on the complexity of the staircase. The rail of a curved stair lift is custom made to fit the exact curves and bends of your staircase.
What costs should you expect to pay when buying a stairlift?
Prices for new stairlifts are not fixed, as the cost depends on various factors and can range from 3,000 to 6,000 € and more. For this reason, conducting a free and non-binding consultation is essential. A Monteuer will be able to measure your stairs and assess the floor plan to determine which model is most suitable and how much work is involved in the installation. He will also be able to determine what additional features you will need. To get an accurate price, you will need to schedule a home visit with a stairlift company.
PhotosSource: © ThyssenKrupp AGThe costs associated with installing a stair lift usually start at around 3,000 €. However, at this price you can only get stairlifts for straight and rather short stairs. Prices can easily rise to over 10,000 €. A blanket statement about the costs associated with the installation of a stairlift can therefore hardly be made. As a rule, therefore, individual offers from different suppliers should be obtained and compared with each other to determine the most favorable price.
In general, it can be said that stairlift prices increase with the customizations required. These are usually dependent on the staircase. For curved staircases, manual adjustments are usually necessary. This alone can increase the costs by up to 100 percent. Dependent are the costs besides naturally also from the design of the stair lift. Platform lifts, such as those needed for wheelchair users, are often more expensive than stairlifts.
Can you get a subsidy?
The cost of installing a stair lift can be reduced by obtaining a grant. From which place a subsidy is to be expected, should be clarified in the dialogue with the supplier of the desired stairlift. The salesmen are usually trained accordingly. It is not always clear, from which place one can expect a subsidy. If a care degree is available, a subsidy can be applied for, for example, via the care insurance fund.
The maximum amount of the subsidy from the care insurance fund is 4,000 €. In the case of an accident at work, subsidies can possibly be expected from an employers’ liability insurance association. However, there may also be grants from opposing insurance companies (in the case of third-party fault), the employment office, pension offices and other institutions.
Are used stairlifts an alternative?
Used stairlifts can be an alternative to reduce the cost of a stairlift. However, in most cases, buying a used stairlift is only worthwhile if the staircase is straight. In this case, a saving of up to 50 percent is quite possible. There are dealers who specialize in the sale of used stairlifts. A big advantage: So you get a tested stairlift with corresponding warranty and service lines.
PhotosSource: © ThyssenKrupp AGYou can save even more by buying privately, for example via eBay. You can save up to 70 percent. However, it should be noted that prices for dismantling, testing and installation are still added. Since stairlifts should always be installed by professionals, buying privately can be quite more expensive than buying directly from a specialist dealer. With curved staircases, the savings potential is significantly lower, because the costs then usually increase due to the individually necessary adjustments – and these are usually also necessary when buying second-hand.
How to determine the best price for a stairlift?
The price comparison for stairlifts is almost necessarily done via individual quotations. As a prospective customer, you should therefore not be blinded by package offers. If one would like to compare the costs associated with the installation of a stair lift, offers adapted to the individual requirements and needs should always be compared. Only in this way is a realistic price determination possible.
Photo: © Thyssenkrupp AGEven when buying via the Internet, several suppliers should therefore be contacted in order to be able to determine the most favorable price with the lowest costs when buying a stairlift. One should consider thereby also further service achievements, which are necessary after the purchase. After all, a stairlift must continue to be maintained after installation. Ideally, this is done by the specialist company that sold and installed the stairlift.
What conversion measures may be necessary?
Before buying a stairlift, the question of whether structural changes to the staircase are necessary or sensible should be discussed with various suppliers. The resulting costs must of course be added to the purchase price of the stairlift – and in addition to installation and service. In many cases, however, extensive structural measures can be circumvented by clever design of the stairlift. For example, stairlifts can usually be mounted on either the right or left side. This alone provides a certain flexibility in the design of the stairlift.
Hello! We have just bought a house where previously lived an elderly lady who unfortunately passed away. She has bought 2 years ago ungefair a stair lift. The lift is in top condition and we would like to get rid of it. My question would be, do you buy used elevators or maybe you can give us a tip on how to get rid of it. I would be very happy to receive an answer.
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