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About Stannah Stairlifts

Stannah provides stair lifts to help customers stay mobile and independent as they age in place. The company operates in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Pacific. In the U.S., its offerings include straight and curved stair lift models. Stannah has remained a family-owned and -operated company since it was founded by Joseph Stannah in 1867.

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Pros
  • Straight and curved designs
  • Rental option
  • Special model for limited flexibility
  • Available in all 50 U.S. States
Cons
  • Some options vary by dealer
  • No weight limits over 352 pounds

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Walpole, MA
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When we've had the stairlift for about a month, it wouldn't go all the way to the top by about a couple of inches. It was a mechanical issue and the guy came out right away and fi...

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Oak Bluffs, MA
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Stannah took two stairlifts out of my old house and put a new one into my new house. The installation worked out fine. They were a big help. I got a curved stairlift and they made...

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What is Stannah Stairlifts?

Stannah Stairlifts is a company offering stair lifts in 47 states and Washington, D.C. It sells straight and curved stair lifts for indoor use.

Stannah has over 150 years of experience with making people’s lives easier and giving them back their independence. Its team has won nine industry awards for its safety and health practices.

How does Stannah Stairlifts work?

With Stannah, you have the option to purchase, rent or rent to own a curved or straight stair lift, depending on your needs. For the most part, the right one for you depends on the shape of your staircase and the weight limit required.

Stannah’s purchase process starts with you getting a quote either online, over the phone or through an in-person consultation. If you decide to buy, Stannah will later install your stair lift for you.

You have the option to purchase directly from Stannah or from one of its authorized dealers. Dealers set their own prices and package options. In some cases, you may come out ahead through a dealer, while buying direct is a better option at other times.

Stannah stair lift models

Stannah offers the following models at the time of publishing:

  • The Starla: The Starla is Stannah’s most customizable model — it comes in a range of upholsteries and light or dark wood trim. It also features a call button, which allows you to press a button and have the chair come to you, and safety sensors to keep the chair from running over obstructions or taking off before you’re fully seated.
  • The Siena: Stannah designed the Siena with space in mind. This compact model works well in narrow staircases, and its curved seat back helps keep riders comfortable. The armrests are slightly longer than ones in other models for added support, and the seat is also slightly wider. A retractable seat belt fits into the arms of the chair.
  • The Sadler: The Sadler model is designed for people with limited flexibility. It’s a stand-up chair meant to be leaned against, so there isn’t as much weight on your back, hips and knees. The seat is height-adjustable for comfort and non-slip for extra safety. It also produces gentle support beneath the cushion when you sit down and straightens your back by tilting up slightly when you stand up.
ModelGood forWeight capacityStandout feature
StarlaCustomization350 pounds (straight) or 300 pounds (curved)Multiple upholstery and rail options
SienaNarrow stairs350 pounds (straight) or 300-352 pounds (curved)Compact design
SadlerPeople with limited flexibility300 poundsStand-up seat

Stannah Stairlifts cost

Stannah doesn’t publish its prices online, so you’ll have to get a quote from the company for exact pricing. You can get a quote by having a Stannah representative come out to your home, calling the company or answering some questions on Stannah’s website. These quotes include the cost of installation.

Stannah does publish some general pricing info you can use as a guideline, though. According to Stannah, you can expect a straight staircase stair lift to cost anywhere from $3,400 to $5,500, with most purchases in the $3,500 to $5,000 range. Curved staircase stair lifts cost between $8,500 and $14,000.

These prices may be intimidating, but financing options are available. If you only need a stair lift for a limited time, consider a rental.

Stannah Stairlifts FAQ

Where are Stannah Stairlifts available?

There are authorized Stannah Stairlifts dealers in 50 states and Washington, D.C. You can check out a full list of these dealers on its website.

Does Stannah Stairlifts offer a warranty?

Yes. If you buy directly from Stannah Stairlifts, you receive a warranty that covers things like on-call service, critical component coverage and part replacement.

If you buy a stair lift from one of its authorized dealers, it will likely also come with a warranty, but it will differ from dealer to dealer on what that coverage entails.

Does Stannah Stairlifts offer installation services?

Yes. When buying directly from Stannah, the cost of installation is included in the quote. This installation takes about four hours total and includes setup and cleanup. If you buy from a dealer, installation details can vary.

Can I buy a Stannah stair lift directly from its site?

Yes. While this won’t allow you to see the stair lift in person, it does come with the company’s standard benefits, like a warranty and installation.

Can I rent a stair lift from Stannah?

Yes, Stannah offers rental stair lifts. These are a great option for people who are recovering from surgery or providing caretaker services to a loved one for a short period of time. Six months is the standard rental period, but customers also have a rent-to-own option as well.

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Do we recommend Stannah Stairlifts?

Stannah stair lifts are a good option for people looking to age in place and maintain their independence at home. Stannah has a wide range of stair lifts that cater to a variety of needs, whether you want a basic model, a model loaded with features or a model for those with more extensive mobility issues. Just keep in mind that some features and services aren’t the same if you buy direct or from a dealer, and some may differ from dealer to dealer.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2026

    I looked at Stannah Stairlifts, Harmar, and AmeriGlide. I read some reviews, looked at the products. I did a Chat ChatGPT based on the three products, and the Stannah was supposedly the best quality. It was the most expensive. ChatGPT recommended the Harmar because price-wise, my budget was 4,500, and they said you're not gonna get into a Stannah for $4,500. So, I spoke to someone at Stannah, and we talked about a refurbished unit. I decided to go that direction. The Harmar is good, but I didn't like that the manufacturer didn't install it. A local dealer installed the Stannah, and he seemed very good. I said to him, "Please get me a serial number.” He said, "Between six months and two years old.” I said, "Okay, that's fine. That's great. Just do me a favor. Get me a serial number of the unit that you install into my home before you do it.” I wanted to make sure that it's between six months and two years old. But he never got back to me.

    He said, "Check out what you have as far as refurbs.” Because he wanted 7,000 for the equivalent Harmar unit to the Stannah. Stannah wanted 7,500 for their brand new one, and it was out of my budget. So 5,000, I got a refurbished unit. The installer guy was here on Monday. He installed the stairlift. He was very prepared, organized, and he did an excellent job. I said to him, "Check out the chair and the carriage.” The carriage is the most important because the motherboard and all the brains of it are in it. He looked at it, said, "It was built in 2011." So, it's 15 years old. I wasn't that happy about that. I called the rep. They installed the one that's here, but they will send me a new carriage and share that is within two years old. So, they're following through.

    I got the retractable rail because I needed to. Without a staircase, it would have stuck out into a hallway. I redid the stairs myself many years ago. I ripped off the carpeting. We went to wood stairs. I stained it, polyurethane, custom everything. So, it killed me to have to put screws into my stairs. The retractable rail sticks up not over, but very high in the spindle. Do I love that? No. The Harmar, wit was a wider rail, but not as high. And that retractable unit went straight up in the air. This one folds. I'll get used to it. It works well enough. As far as the look of it, what are you gonna do? I need to get upstairs. They're well-built and do the job. A lot of the design features are nice and makes sense. I like the way it operates. I like the way the chair itself can go up and down.

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      Reviewed Aug. 8, 2026

      Everything went very smoothly in my experience with Stannah. My wife's muscles got weak. She couldn't get up the stairs. I had to assist her. And we have not just the normal 12-step, but we got a 15-step stairway. And it was getting tough for her. So, we decided to get a stairlift. My wife googled it and looked at the reviews. She found Stannah, and we called them. Gene, the salesman, came out the next day. He was very helpful and explained everything. We thought it was going to be mounted on the wall, but he said no, it was going to be mounted on the steps, which makes more sense.

      If it's down at the bottom, you can get by it easily and walk up the steps. And the chairlift rail is to the right and the handrails to the left as I'm going up the stairs. So, there's room for me to carry the laundry. However, we thought it would at least go up a little further. I was contemplating calling Gene back and asking, "Can we get another little extension added on?" So that it's easier to get past the chair at the top where the post is, if it's the end of the hallway. If we can put it into the corner and get it out of the way, it'll be easier to go around.

      The installers were great. Max was one guy, and Kevin. Max was experienced. He had eight years of doing this. Kevin was a newbie. I was impressed on how Max instructed Kevin on why you're doing things, not just do it this way, but he was teaching him why you're doing it this way, when you put the seat on, or when you're anchoring things, or when you're leveling something, and how to get the tool in to tighten the bolt 'cause some things are in the way. He was instructing him on how to be not just a regular installer, but to understand why he was doing things a certain way. Max was an excellent teacher. I'm an engineer. I had a lot of questions for them. And they were eager, answering everything. They were very polite.

      They were going to do something one way. I said, "I really don't want the wire tucked under the stairs," like the lip of the stairs, 'cause sometimes it may come out. I don't need anybody tripping. So, we did it at the bottom. We went through the face and down under the stairs. And then in the basement, we wired it to an outlet. He put the extra tubing all around, all the way to the transformer converter for all the low-voltage stuff, so that nothing would damage it. I gave him a suggestion, and he said, "That's a good idea." He was open-minded to that input.

      They were here for four hours installing the whole thing, which is what Gene said it would probably take. And Gene said they probably were going to put in posts from the rail to the stairs. But he said he's a salesman, not the installer. When Max came, he said, "I don't like putting a post every five or six steps." He said he’d do three maximum. Instead of four or five, he wound up putting six posts in, which, for me as an engineer, I appreciated. It was one extra post than what Gene was going to do. But it gave it more stability. And the thing does not rock when my wife goes up. I really appreciated the time and the service that they took. I'm glad Stannah didn't do a third-party installation, and they have their own installers. That's a plus.

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      Reviewed July 26, 2026

      My husband and I are very much along on years, and we have our exercise equipment in the basement. We have both been hospitalized this year, and we're having a hard time recovering. Going down the stairs, initially was hard for both of us, and it continues to be hard for my husband. We thought it was time to invest in a stairlift. We had a friend who had one and has had it for about three years and was very happy with it. He got a reference from a friend who we know is a great researcher before he buys anything and had researched it. I was hesitant at first because I like everything made in the USA, but Stannah was not. But I filled out something online for more information.

      The people at Stannah were persistent. I got emails and a phone call or two, but they were very nice to deal with and made it very easy. I found out that while it's made in the UK, their parts center was right down the road from us here in Franklin, Mass, about an hour and 15 minutes away, and we could get any parts or service very easily from them. The rep did an excellent presentation, was very easy to talk to, not pushy and answered all of our questions. It was all in all an extremely satisfying experience. In this day and age, one doesn't expect prompt service on anything, but everything with Stannah's service was prompt, from when the salesperson came to when the installer came. The installer was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He did it in under four hours.

      The only thing is my husband has fear of heights, and he had a problem getting on the stairlift for the first several times because it's at the top of our stairs going into the lower level. You're looking down the stairs and the stairlift is not with the back immediately to the stairs, but it's slanted. I ended up buying a grab bar and putting it up so that he has something else to hold on to. The stair landing at the top of the stairs to go down to the lower level isn't huge and there's a door there so there's not huge amounts of room. But putting the grab bar on was really the factor that allowed him to feel like he wasn't going to fall. He's 90, so I had to show him over and over again how I was sitting on the stairlift before he was comfortable. Now he goes down all the time by himself and uses his treadmill. It's been an excellent experience with Stannah and with the stairlift. It's a fair price as well. I would certainly recommend it.

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      Reviewed July 24, 2026

      I research online on different stairlift companies and I was looking for one that did not have the rail or the chain link piece that carries the chair too low to the ground because I have three golden retrievers. I wanted something that was going to be pet-friendly and not get gunked up with dog hair. We started looking into Stannah, then my father-in-law who lives with us had a fall, so getting the stairlift was something that became a rather urgent matter. They came out the next day and did the measurements. Their reps were very professional and very quick.

      It took about six weeks for them to install it, since we had to have ours custom built because of our stairs and the timing was reasonable. Other companies quoted us 12 to 16 weeks. Then, there were two people that installed our Stannah stairlift and they were both very friendly. They were in and out in four hours. They were also very thorough in helping us understand how to use it and what we should do if it should stop working. They were excellent.

      The stairlift works as expected. My father-in-law is able to get on and off it by himself, and it allows him to be back upstairs in his bedroom on the second floor rather than in a hospital bed in the living room. He's also able to go up and downstairs in order to take a shower. We haven't had any issues with it. It’s been six weeks since it's been installed and everything has worked great. I would have liked to have paid less, but it wasn't for my benefit and overall, the price was pretty reasonable. We ended up going with a second-hand chair, but the rails are the same. And it didn't impact the warranty. So, it was $2,500 less to go with the used chair and you'd never know that this was a used chair.

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      Reviewed June 16, 2026

      I looked on the internet and I saw that ConsumerAffairs recommended Stannah Stairlifts. So, I made an appointment to talk to them. We have two flights of stairs going up, so the stairlift that we got goes straight up, makes a curve at the bottom, and goes around the newel post. Then it goes up the stairs, makes a curve around the landing, and curves to go up the second half of the staircase. And then it curves at the top, so that when my wife gets off it, she's not facing the stairs, but facing the hallway and can therefore be safer.

      Stannah's sales guy was very professional. His name was Jonathan and I watched him do what he was going to do to measure everything. He did it with a lot of technology, so that they could get the measurements correctly. He talked to me about the cost for a brand-new setup, and one that would be a reconditioned chair. But the railing going up requires a custom built stairlift. It would have cost somewhat less if we got a reconditioned stairlift, and Jonathan offered me $1,500 off as an incentive to do that one, but that one was very straight up while my wife couldn't take two straight stairs up. He also told me that there's a three-year warranty on the seat and one year on the motor. So, he made clear what the benefits were and what the cost differential was because of the customization, and of getting something brand new.

      Other than that, the stairlift has a relatively low noise level. The highest noise level is when the foot platform comes down because when you release it, it just comes down and goes whack. Not on somebody's feet though, because my wife is good about keeping her feet out of the way. All in all, I was very satisfied with Jonathan. He was very responsive early on when we were going through the process of setting things up, and he tried to be responsive later. We spoke again when the machine had an issue. It would go two stairs worth of distance and stop, then it’d go two stairs and stop, two stairs and stop. So, it took a long time to go up and a very long time to come down. Then, when it reached the end of the road, on the top or the bottom, it started to beep. And it would have beeped all night had I not just shut it off.

      When I called for service, my fantasy was that they were going to be right there the next day. I spoke to them on Tuesday and they couldn't get to me until Friday late afternoon. Then they called me up Friday morning and the person who was going to work on the machinery called in sick, so there was nobody to come on said day. I asked them on the phone if was there somebody who could do overtime to come and do it as quickly as possible, and they brought someone in the next day who came on time and was very diligent in finding out that the whole problem was all about. It turned out that a nut fell off of a bolt that regulated some of the workings of the machinery.

      So, I was unhappy about how long it took to get somebody to the house. Everybody has one of these in the house, not because they're a fun ride, but because somebody in the household can’t do the stairs. Going up and down the stairs for my wife is very painful. She has arthritic feet, and she has had two hip replacements. She’s 82 years old, going to be 83 years old in two months, and at that age, you get cranky about what you need and you want it immediately. But the fellow that they sent out, Leo, traveled about an hour and a half from New Jersey to do this job on Saturday. He was right there with the machinery and he knew what he was doing. After he found the problem, he went back to find the part that fell off to confirm that that was what was lost, and he found the nut in the washer that fell off of this bolt.

      He set it up, then when he checked it, he had to do some adjustment. He spent another 15 minutes doing adjustments on the curve at the bottom and working his way up. He was terrific, very personable, and a great representative for the company, if he works directly for the company. If he doesn't, he's someone I would recommend them to use whenever they can. All in all, the sale was very up and straightforward. The installation was very professional and the work that Leo did was very professional.

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      Reviewed Aug. 19, 2026

      Everybody knew that I needed to get a stairlift. I live in a three-family brownstone, and I'm on the top floor. I got one from Stannah and I'm very happy with it. I have mobility now.

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      Reviewed Aug. 13, 2026

      I liked that Stannah is a local company. They weren't just a broker. They manufacture. They sell. They warranty. They service their products. Customer service was excellent. The quality of the stair lift is very high.

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      Reviewed Aug. 12, 2026

      I cannot walk, which made me decide to get a stairlift. I went on the computer, looked at Stannah, and called them. The gentleman who came out was okay and did what he was supposed to do. He explained what I should do, but I didn't write it down so that I would remember. So, I haven't been able to use the stairlift because I can't seem to get it going, and I wasn't sure how to operate it. I just need somebody to go over it with me again. I'm satisfied with the stairlift. It made my stairs have less room, but I expected that.

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      Hello,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you are satisfied with your stairlift. However, we're sorry to learn about the difficulties in operating it.

      Please allow us the opportunity to assist you in getting familiar with your stairlift. We’d be happy to arrange for someone to revisit your home and walk you through the operation again to ensure you can use it confidently.

      Feel free to contact our customer service team at 1-888-680-4073to schedule a follow-up visit. We're here to help.

      Sincerely,

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      Reviewed Aug. 10, 2026

      It was a very good experience. We've had the stairlift for a week now. My husband uses it every night going up, and then coming down. I have mixed blessings of having it because I figured that's one little exercise he's not getting in now. But it's certainly an amazing little gadget. The salesperson was very good, and kind of convinced me to go with Stannah. It has a few extras from some of the other companies. I like the fact that all their people were Stannah employees. The fact that if you needed something done, it would be Stannah employees. All the parts are their parts. So, that's kind of what convinced me to go with them.

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      Reviewed Aug. 9, 2026

      What stood out the most was the price. There was no back and forth with several different costs involved. It was just a flat rate. The price was up front, and that's what it was. There wasn't any additional or possible additional things, and it was simple. Also, Stannah manufactures and installs the stairlift. It was installed within a week of us deciding. Easy and straightforward. I was surprised there was only one person that came, but he got it done in a timeframe like he said, and it seemed a much easier install than I expected.

      Functionality and performance is great. I sat on it once myself. My in-laws use it, and they're up in age, which is why we need the chair, but it's very easy for them to use and operate it. They're straightforward and standard. I keep a picture of the error codes with me in case I'm not home and my in-laws have an issue with the chair. There's one that's always shows. It's number five. I thought that was just an operational code that when they use the chair to go up at night, we leave the chair at the top of the stairway because their bedrooms are on the second floor. So, when it's folded up and it's on the charging rail, it has a number five showing. When I go on number five, it says to contact Stannah, but there's nothing visibly or anything mechanically wrong with this one. It operates fine. It has been almost three weeks now. It changed their lives as far as them getting up and down the steps without our fear of them falling.

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      Reviewed Aug. 7, 2026

      I was looking online for companies who does stairlifts because my husband and I are both having trouble getting around. I contacted the website that I found that was advertising for Stannah, and they contacted us to make an appointment. They were here when they said they would be. And the salesman was very forthcoming with information.

      The installation went very well. We sat in our living room. They went to the stairway, installed it, and when it was done, he had us try it out, and it worked, and we're good to go. It was three hours. The stairlift fits the stairwell pretty well. Even my husband was impressed that we had enough room to go up and down if we didn't want to use it. The noise level is not bad, but when it gets midway on the stairs, it starts to make a creaking sound on about the sixth of the stairs. The price was also a little higher than I thought it would be.

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      Reviewed Aug. 6, 2026

      I was aware of Stannah from an encounter I had in Europe with a relative; they had one, and I liked the design. I went with them, and my experience with them was very good. They came in. The only thing I missed calling them about was that I had special hinges for the door. So, when they installed the unit, it made the stairway very narrow. It's hard for my wife to go down the stairs. If it were even two inches wider, it would be perfect. But the quality of the stairlift is good. The only thing I thought would happen is that when it lands on top, it would actually go onto the upper floor and turn while I'm still on it, because now I have to struggle a little bit getting in and out of it. But I'm happy with the convenience, and I would recommend it to others.

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      Reviewed Aug. 5, 2026

      Stannah's customer service was phenomenal. They were able to answer any and all questions I had. Also, the installation was quick and painless. The installers answered all of my parents' questions. It has worked out very well. My parents can carry the laundry basket down the stairs. I'm so grateful.

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      Reviewed Aug. 4, 2026

      My husband and I both did some internet research, and there were two primary factors - the safety factors that were offered as part of the standard setup, and the ease of use, especially for those who have difficulty with finger dexterity. We were present for the entire installation process. It went very well. It was efficient and informative. The quality of the stairlift is very high. Everything is right there for use. When the sales rep came and we asked about the length of time it would take for installation, we were pleasantly surprised that it was half the time that he had originally told us. It was overall, from beginning to end, a very positive experience.

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      Reviewed Aug. 3, 2026

      My spouse needed a stairlift and Stannah was the first company that got back to me. When they came in, the guy presented their product well and it seemed like a good item. We ordered from them and we got the straight stairlift. The installation team was very good. My spouse is still a little afraid of the stairlift but we've only had it in for two weeks of use. So far, it seems like it'll outlive us.

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      Reviewed Aug. 2, 2026

      Stannah has a good rating on the Better Business Bureau site for repairs and service, which led me to choose them. The sales visit was great. It was very helpful, informative, efficient, and included a full explanation. The installation team was great. I have one stairlift between the first and second floor and another one down to the basement. They're very easy to operate, and when issues come up, they're very easy to fix because there's a window that shows the number of the issue. You can look it up on the website and solve it very easily, so I haven't had to call for any kind of service. The problems I've had were ones that I created myself and I haven't had any reportable problems with them since I got them. The stairlift is well made. I don't see any parts that could break down easily or parts that are exposed. It all seems very sturdy, so I've been very pleased with them.

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      Reviewed Aug. 1, 2026

      Stannah Stairlifts called us back. They sent someone here. He was very good at showing us the options. They came four or five days after we purchased, installed the stairlift, and it went very good. They warned us to move our big stuff in before we installed the chairlift. It has worked well. My husband and son are big guys, and they go up and down. Also, I'm able to get up to take a shower upstairs. Go with Stannah.

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      Reviewed July 31, 2026

      I put in another name, and it brought up Stannah Stairlifts. I thought I was looking at the other name. I was looking to get something done quickly, so I just stayed with Stannah. There were time delays on things, which I didn't appreciate, but I understand things happen. It was good and professional. The stairlift is for someone in my church, and it's everything that we needed it to be.

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      Reviewed July 30, 2026

      My husband has spinal stenosis and he can't walk very well. He needs help to get to a toilet in the house, so we decided to order a stairlift. He felt that Stannah was the best from all he read online, so we went with them. In our home, we have two steps up to the bathroom, then the stairs continue up and around. And when we ordered, we said we wanted to stop at the toilet, but Stannah's reps didn't do that. So, they had to redo it. Other than that, the stairlift's sturdiness is fine.

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      Reviewed July 30, 2026

      Stannah had a great rating. Their customer service was very good. The stairlift has fine quality. It works fine.

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      Reviewed July 29, 2026

      I interviewed three other companies, and Stannah Stairlifts was the best. Their reps were most knowledgeable and seemed to be more experienced. The sales visit was positive. The installers were young, friendly, and knew what they were doing. It was good. After the installers finished the job, my wife said that she wished she had ordered the burgundy seat cover. The installer said he had one in the truck and he was just gonna give it to her, and he did. That was wonderful. We got the stairlift that has two curves in it and it has worked perfectly, and we’re happy.

      My wife has congestive heart failure and it was a necessary decision that we had to make. We made the best decision and we are very pleased with Stannah for what they did for us. There were a lot of choices available, and we chose Stannah. People should also shop around first, but make sure that Stannah is included in their search, and they would probably be very happy with them.

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      Reviewed July 29, 2026

      A friend of mine had a son that works for Stannah that installs them, and she said, “You should call the company that Greg works for.” So I called Stannah, and they came. The gentleman was very nice. The bottom line was like $2,000 more than the other company, but it was so much better made. This one is much stronger and has better quality. It had the button to push down the little footrest. So, we ordered it through that, and it was installed last week, and we're very happy with it. It's bigger than I thought it was going to be, but it works very well.

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      Reviewed July 28, 2026

      Overall, a very satisfying experience including two prompt repair visits needed soon after installation. About those repairs: Twice, while exiting the seat, I have caught my right heel on the shield on the lower part of the right-hand side of the chair (from the rider's perspective) displacing it, incapacitating the device and necessitating a call for repair. I have learned this is a common problem and results from the deletion of two screws used to hold the shield in place in former models.

      I would hope you will restore that bit of additional design, the screws probably having been removed to achieve a trivial manufacturing cost saving. It is really unfair to leave us users with the important task of exiting the chair with great care as to the placement of the right foot. I imagine getting one's heel caught in the way this happens could be dangerous also. Also, I would recommend returning to all the installations not having he screws in place and retrofitting as necessary to solve the problem for owners of those units. Costly, but well worth it if that saves you from just one lawsuit by an injured user.

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      Reviewed July 25, 2026

      My bookkeeper contacted and met with several different companies. He had to consider what was going to work best for me and my needs for accessibility to the second floor in the house. It was the normal due diligence someone should do before making a large purchase as such. We ended up going with Stannah and we purchased a curved chairlift for the stairwell because it was better for me. So far, I am very pleased with it. Having never been on a stairlift, except for one occasion, which was an outside stair lift installed by Stannah, I found it very functional.

      But I had a problem because I thought that the design could have been improved in terms of the location. They could have moved the chain closer to the stairwell and that would have given me more room when I left the chair, so I can close it up, and for people to come up and walk up the stairs with the mechanism on the left side as they ascend. There's at least 3 inches there.

      I had the salesman come out and look at it. He was really sort of noncommittal and he didn't want to come out. He didn't choose to say an error was made in judgment and I understand that he was the person who provided the engineering data for the chair lift to be designed. Other than that, the stairlift works fine and it has done a great deal of positive things for my life. But if my wife wants to bring laundry up, the extra 3 inches that could have been accommodated was not there. Now, it would require relocating the major mechanism and there'd be more holes in the stairs. And nobody would be happy with that.

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      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      We like the Stairlift. But, it did break down two months after installation. It took a week to get a repair person, but he was great. However, he had to fix several small problems with the original installation that had led to the lift getting out of alignment.

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      Response from Stannah Stairlifts

      Thank you for expressing your satisfaction with the Stairlift. We're glad to hear the repair technician resolved the issues effectively after initial complications. We regret any inconvenience caused by the delays and are continually working on improving our services. Should you need any further support or have future concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.

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      Reviewed July 23, 2026

      My Stannah stairlift fits fine into the stairwell. However, because the stairlift that I have does not swivel, it presents a safety issue. I've already discussed that with Stannah. I'm a Stannah customer for over 20 years. My first stairlift had a swivel. It would turn the person around. This current one does not. I would not have had one installed that doesn't swivel. The one that I have requires memory. If someone has dementia, they have a problem with memory. They're not going to do that extra step. They're going to fall down the stairs.

      I like Stannah, and I like the service I've gotten for 20 years. I just cannot use the stairlift in this current format. It has to be revised. Stannah is going to send someone out. There has always been follow-up. It hasn't been done. Unfortunately, I have to pay $600 in order for it to be corrected. I would have done that from the beginning. I would tell anyone who's got elderly people they should plan for a stairlift in their budget.

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      Reviewed July 22, 2026

      There was an issue with initial install but a resurvey and subsequent replacement/ installation resolved all issues. Very happy with final result as it met all our needs and requirements for clearance and safe access.

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      Reviewed July 22, 2026

      Three times the Stannah Stairlifts rep told me the stairlift would be installed. I had a doctor's appointment scheduled, and I had to cancel them because I couldn't get back up the steps. The first one was the 29th of June. And the second date, they told me it was a misunderstanding. They told me they just opened the box the night before, and there was a part missing. Kevin told me when I ordered the thing that they had them in stock, but they didn't order. I don't know what happened there.

      The third time, they finally came and installed the stairlift. It's nicely built. I like it, but I can't hook the seatbelt because it's on the side. It should be in the middle of my waist. I wanted to know if it could be adjusted. I called the office Monday, and the rep said she would call me back, but nobody did. So, I haven't had good service from them. Don't plan on using it until it's installed because you might have to cancel those appointments.

      Also, when the rep was working with the paperwork, I thought it was 5,000. But after he left, that's what we still owed, and my husband gave him a check for almost 2,000. So, it was 7,000. I could have had this company from North Carolina, but I thought go with somebody local, and I'd get better service. Theirs was 4,000. So, it is expensive.

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      Reviewed July 21, 2026

      My mother took a couple of days to actually figure out all of the steps she's supposed to do to get on and off the Stannah stairlift, but it's working great so far. We're very pleased. Other than that, when we had to change the initial installation date, I called up Stannah and everything was fine with their reps. Then, the tech who came out to install it was excellent. He did it fairly quickly, did all the explanations on what to do, and left all of the correspondence. He was very helpful.

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      Reviewed July 20, 2026

      We did an internet search and came upon Stannah Stairlifts. When their rep came out, he was the best salesman that was in for a long time. Then, the installation went really well and everything went as planned. We have no complaints. We got the stairlift that curves, and it is used in the morning and at night. So far, I noticed a could of hitches on it. One is there's a little bit of vibration when the chair is moving up and down. I don't expect it to be vibration free, but there is way more vibration than I anticipated. Also, we failed to follow up on the rebate check that their office was supposed to send to cover for the fact that the seatbelt that we ordered was across the chest, not across the waist.

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      Reviewed July 19, 2026

      When my sister tries to get up, she'd be dizzy and fall down. Her legs couldn't hold her up. We got her a Stannah stairlift and it was working okay for her. Once we get her home, we'll keep it going. We give them 5 stars.

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      Reviewed July 18, 2026

      My son, Brett, did some research on the internet and found the reviews for Stannah were very good, and we chose to go with it. My wife was in a bad car accident, so she walks with a cane. The stairlift makes it easier to go up and down the stairs and the house.

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      Reviewed July 17, 2026

      My wife wanted a stairlift because we were concerned about her falling down the steps, and somebody recommended Stannah. So far, my experience with the team has been all good. The installation process was faster than I expected. The stairlift has given my wife more confidence and the only thing is that the stairlift is slow. I was able to answer three emails when I heard her coming down the steps.

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      Reviewed July 16, 2026

      Our experience with Stannah has been good. We’ve had it for almost a month now, and it’s for my mom. She is almost 95 and was struggling with stairs with her hands and her arms, so she agreed to get one. My mom knows someone who, in the past, had a stairlift, and they were local in Hopkinton, and they were very happy with it. They’ve moved from Hopkinton now to Franklin. So, we went with that company first to talk to. It was a great experience.

      The gentleman was very informative and explained the details on how it worked and answered any questions we had. Was not pushy at all. Left paperwork for us to look at and consider, and then gave them a call when we were ready, which was the next day. The installation took three hours, but it was very easy. There weren't any complications at all with the electric. They were able to put a wire under the corner of the rug or the door frame and plug it in right behind a dresser, right on top of the stairs. The quality of the stairlift has been great. It's worth the money. The people were also very friendly and helpful, and it was very quick from my initial phone call to have a rep call me, and then within a week, it was installed.

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      Reviewed July 15, 2026

      Stannah gave me a quote when we were considering it, as well as two other companies. My mom is in an older home from the 1800s and she has a curved stairway. The salesperson said the stairlift would have enough clearance and it would be to code. So, I said we were good. The installation team was wonderful. They did what they had to do. I needed to put in an outlet, which I had not realized before, and we got it done. We were told that without the stairlift being plugged in, the battery would run out in about eight days. It ran out just as the electrician was coming in so that was very accurate. I wanted to make sure it was gonna start again and the team that installed it said to give it 24 hours of charge, and it should be good. And it was exactly as they said.

      I like that my mom gets up safely through the stairlift. We invested in the extra turn, and it turns to the area that she has to get off. She loves it. I tried it and it was a little too slow for me. We need to speed it up, but not when you’re turning 92. The price was high but competitive with other companies. Friends asking about Stannah should give it a shot.

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      Reviewed July 14, 2026

      I went with Stannah Stairlifts due to their reputation, above all else, and the sales visit was very professional. They had to come back and take some more pictures, ‘cause the factory got back to the salesman that they needed a couple other scans. Other than that, everything went smoothly. The installation team was highly professional too. I've been a contractor for over 50 years, and they don't fool around. They came in, did their work and all came out fine. They’re very serious about what they do. The stairlift I got turns twice on the way up and I love the quality. One can tell. Having been a contractor a long time, I've seen all kinds of things, including other stairlifts, and this one is absolutely first rate. I would recommend Stannah Stairlifts highly.

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      Reviewed July 11, 2026

      I am really pleased with the Stannah stair lift. As someone who has MS, the stair lift is more than necessary for my quality of life! I couldn't imagine life without it. There are days when I could walk down the stairs in the morning, but there aren't many days that I could walk up the flight of stairs at the end of the day. The rep, Gene, was truly a compassionate and concerned man. He went through all of the logistics of having a stair lift. It was custom made for my home and professionally installed. The customer service is responsive to the needs of the client. I would highly recommend Stannah 10/10 times!

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      Reviewed July 11, 2026

      I went with Stannah based on my research, the length of time the guys have been in business, the reliability, and then ultimately the cost. I had a very good experience with the sales rep. I got a straight stairlift and Stannah did a good setup. But the installation was not a good experience. The installer ended up removing a banister in a way that damaged the wall. When I asked how that was going to be addressed, his first response was, "Well, that's on you to fix." I told him, "Absolutely not. That should have been discussed with me before you did it, if you thought it was going to damage my property."

      I spoke to the sales rep and we worked out a deal to cover the cost. The service guy was nice, but the customer service there was atrocious. The idea that you wouldn't talk to a homeowner before you damage the home and give you the opportunity to proactively address it seemed very odd to me. Then his response initially was very dismissive and kind of, "That's on you now," which was not acceptable. I gave that feedback to the sales rep, and he addressed it very quickly.

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      Response from Stannah Stairlifts

      Hello Gabriel,

      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for choosing Stannah. While we're glad to hear you had a positive experience with your sales representative and the stairlift itself, we're truly sorry that the installation did not meet your expectations. This is not the level of service we strive to provide. Please know your feedback has been shared with our management team, and someone will be reaching out to you soon to discuss your concerns. We appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us improve, and thank you for giving us the opportunity to make things right.

      Sincerely,

      The Stannah Team

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      Reviewed July 7, 2026

      Stannah Stairlift’s customer service was fine. They were professional and also useful with the information.

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      Reviewed July 6, 2026

      Somebody recommended Stannah to me and when I used them, their customer service was excellent. The tech who installed our stairlift was great and I can't say enough about him. Considering the fact that I don't walk that well anymore, I have spinal stenosis, the stairlift helps me get in and out of my bilevel house.

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      Stannah Stairlifts
      Year Founded:
      1867
      Address:
      20A Liberty Way
      City:
      Franklin
      State/Province:
      MA
      Postal Code:
      02038
      Country:
      United States
      Website:
      www.stannah.com

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