Are Acorn and Brooks the same company?

They are separate brands within the same group, and they share technology — which is why fault codes and troubleshooting steps look similar on both. They are marketed separately, so check which brand your quote, warranty and servicing contract actually name.

Is a Brooks stairlift the same as an Acorn?

Not identical, but closely related. Because the brands sit in the same group and share engineering, an owner moving from one to the other will find the controls, charging points and safety sensors familiar. Specifications still differ by model, so compare the written quote.

Which is cheaper, Acorn or Brooks?

There is no dependable rule. Stairlift pricing is driven by the staircase — straight or curved, rail length, bends and options — far more than by the brand name. Compare total fitted prices for your own stairs.

Can I get Brooks parts and servicing?

Brooks lifts are supported through the group's service channels, and many independent engineers service both brands. If you own an older Brooks lift, ask about parts availability for your specific model before paying for a major repair.

I have an old Brooks stairlift — should I repair or replace it?

It depends on the fault and the age. Batteries and worn components are usually economic to replace; a failed motor or gearbox on a lift over ten years old often is not. Get the repair quoted, then compare it against a new or reconditioned lift.

Which brand is better for curved stairs?

Both offer curved options, and in both cases the rail is manufactured for your staircase. The survey, the quoted lead time and the aftercare matter far more than the badge on the seat.

Can I get a Brooks quote through this site?

No. We are an affiliate of Acorn Stairlifts, so enquiries made here go to Acorn. You are free to approach other suppliers separately, and we would encourage comparing quotes.

Does a Brooks stairlift affect my Acorn quote?

Only in the practical sense that an existing lift may need removing before a new one is fitted. Raise it at the survey and ask for removal to be itemised in the written quote.

Acorn vs Brooks Stairlifts: How They Compare (2026)

Acorn and Brooks come up together often, usually for one of two reasons: someone is choosing between quotes, or someone already owns a Brooks lift and is wondering what to do next.

Quick answer: Acorn and Brooks are separate brands within the same group and share engineering, which is why the two feel similar to own and service. Acorn is the brand sold direct with a deliberately small range (130 Straight, 180 Curved, 130 Outdoor). If you already have a Brooks lift, the practical questions are parts availability and whether repair or replacement makes more sense.

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How the two brands relate

Brooks stairlifts sit in the same group as Acorn and share technology with them. In practice that means:

similar control layouts, charging points and safety-sensor behaviour
fault codes and troubleshooting steps that look familiar across both — see Brooks fault codes and Acorn fault codes
servicing that many engineers are comfortable carrying out on either

They are still marketed as separate brands, so the contract you sign, the warranty you are given and the company that attends a breakdown should all be confirmed in writing.

At a glance

	Acorn	Brooks
Position	Manufacturer brand sold direct	Sister brand within the same group
Range	130 Straight, 180 Curved, 130 Outdoor	Straight and curved options
Straight stairs	Yes	Yes
Curved stairs	Yes, bespoke rail	Yes, bespoke rail
Buying route	Direct from Acorn	Group channels and partners
Installation speed	Advertises next-day availability on straight lifts	Confirm with the supplier
Warranty	Currently states a 12-month manufacturer's guarantee	Confirm with the supplier in writing
Technology	Shared group engineering	Shared group engineering

If you are choosing between quotes

Because the engineering overlaps, the decision usually comes down to commercial terms rather than the machine:

Which quote is the lower total fitted price for your staircase?
How long is the warranty, and what does it actually cover?
What does a service plan cost once the warranty ends?
Who attends a breakdown, and how quickly?
What is the installation lead time — and is it realistic for a curved rail?
What are the removal and buy-back terms if the lift is no longer needed?

Neither brand is automatically cheaper. Price is driven by the staircase: straight or curved, rail length, the number of bends, and options such as a powered swivel seat or a hinged rail. See stairlift costs and Acorn stairlift prices.

If you already own a Brooks stairlift

Three common situations:

It's showing a fault code. Start with the safe checks — is it parked on the charging points, is anything on the stairs, is the seat square? Our Brooks fault codes guide covers what the codes generally indicate.
The batteries are failing. A lift that beeps or slows near the top of the stairs is often a battery job rather than a replacement job. See battery replacement.
It's old and repairs are mounting. Get the repair quoted, then compare it against a new or reconditioned lift. Ask about parts availability for your model before committing to a major repair.

If you replace it, mention the existing lift at the survey so removal is itemised in the quote. See removing a stairlift.

How to compare fairly

Get written quotes for the same staircase from each supplier.
Compare total fitted price, warranty and servicing together.
Confirm who holds the contract and who services the lift.
For curved stairs, ask how the rail is measured and how long manufacturing takes.

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