Curved Stairlifts

A curved stairlift is made to measure for staircases that aren't straight — those with bends, turns, half-landings or spirals. The rail is custom-built to follow the exact shape of your stairs, so it can fit almost any home.

Quick answer: A curved stairlift uses a bespoke rail manufactured to match your individual staircase, so it can travel around corners and landings. Prices typically start around £5,000 and can exceed £10,000 depending on how complex the staircase is. There's usually a short lead time while the rail is made.

What is a curved stairlift?

A curved stairlift runs on a rail that's manufactured specifically for your staircase. Because it's made to measure, it can navigate corners, intermediate landings, and even carry you between multiple floors. That bespoke engineering is what makes a stairlift possible on stairs that a straight lift simply can't handle.

Who a curved stairlift is best for

A curved stairlift is the right choice if your staircase has:

• One or more bends, turns or half-landings.
• A spiral or winding shape.
• A route that needs to travel around a corner or over more than one floor.

It's also ideal if you'd like the lift to park neatly out of the way at a convenient point at the top or bottom.

How much does a curved stairlift cost?

Curved stairlifts typically start around £5,000 and can exceed £10,000 for complex staircases with several bends. The price depends on the length and complexity of the rail: a single quarter-turn sits at the lower end, while a staircase that spirals up multiple floors sits at the higher end. Eligible customers pay no VAT. See our full stairlift costs guide for context.

Why are curved stairlifts more expensive?

The extra cost comes down to the rail. Unlike a straight lift's standard rail, a curved rail is individually designed and manufactured to match your staircase, millimetre by millimetre. No two are the same, and that custom work takes more materials, engineering and time.

Features worth knowing about

• Park position — the lift can be set to rest out of the way at the top or bottom.
• Hinged rail — an optional folding section keeps doorways, hallways or other stairs clear at the bottom.
• Powered swivel seat, seatbelt and safety sensors — the same comfort and safety features as a straight lift.

How is a curved stairlift installed?

Acorn measures your staircase precisely, manufactures the rail to fit, then installs it. Because the rail is bespoke, there's usually a short lead time of a couple of weeks between the survey and the fitting. As with all installations, the rail fixes to the stair treads, and Acorn handles the whole process.

A note on reconditioned curved stairlifts

Reconditioned curved stairlifts are rare, because each rail is made for one specific staircase and can't easily be reused elsewhere. If budget is a concern, our new vs reconditioned guide and funding options are worth a look.

Because every curved staircase is different, the only way to get an accurate price is a proper assessment. It's free and no-obligation — fill in the form below and Acorn Stairlifts will provide your quote.