Stairlift costs | What does a stairlift cost?

Many people experience that climbing stairs in their own home becomes more challenging with age or due to illness. In such cases, purchasing a stairlift is often the solution. But how much does a stairlift cost? In this article, we will explore what a stairlift is, what alternatives exist for stairlifts, and at what price.

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The stairs as a challenge

Many know from their own experience how difficult it can be to climb stairs in their own homes – whether with or without assistance. There are often several reasons for this. The existing options to compensate for this consist of one of the following three alternatives.
  1. Stairlift or platform lift for wheelchair users
  2. Living space adaptation to be able to live on one level.
  3. Moving to a facility or ground floor apartment
There are many studies that deal with the topic and make it clear that most of us want to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Many have spent a large part of their lives there and are therefore strongly attached to their own home.

What options are there when the stairs become a challenge?

Stairlift

Move into a facility

House renovation

TOPRO Step

Challenge of climbing stairs

Possible reasons for difficulties in climbing stairs can be neurological diseases such as stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, or CP. Many people also suffer from muscle weakness – like Andrea, who has neuropathy and therefore does not feel safe on the stairs without additional support.

Stairs are often a big problem for people with lung diseases like COPD, as the lungs are strained when climbing the stairs. With the help of the TOPRO Step stair aid, Oddbjørn (68) can go back down to his basement and can continue to use his entire house more easily and safely.

How much does a stairlift cost?

Stairlift Costs: Vertical and Platform Lifts

Vertical lifts generally cost between €13,500 and €50,000 + installation. These are a good alternative for people who are dependent on a wheelchair and who want to move between the floors of their home.

The platform lift is also used as an alternative to the vertical lift and is a simpler and slightly cheaper alternative.

However, both alternatives come with certain requirements that the house and staircase must fulfil. The cost of a stairlift can vary greatly. Depending on the stairlift provider and stairlift model, the prices for a stairlift can vary greatly.

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Stairlift costs

The stairlift costs in most countries are generally between 2,500 – 8,000 euros for a straight staircase and even higher for a curved staircase. (Average comparative prices, public information for the German market 2024)

In addition, a building permit is required, as well as periodic inspection and maintenance.

The escape route width must also be maintained and the staircase must still be able to function as part of the escape route. The legally prescribed minimum width of a staircase must be maintained. Furthermore, road safety and fire protection must not be impaired.

The stairlift must be made of non-combustible materials and, if necessary, it must be possible to push it into the parked position by hand. In the parked position, the stairlift must not obstruct the flight of stairs and the stair handrail must be usable.

In apartment blocks and rented flats, the above requirements apply so that the safety of other residents is guaranteed. The construction costs must be borne by the person concerned.

TOPRO Step - Stair assistant.

TOPRO Step is a new type of aid that was developed at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim and launched on the market in 2015. Today, there are thousands of people who use TOPRO Step on a daily basis and benefit from its advantages over a conventional stairlift.

TOPRO Step was developed for people who can still walk themselves, but for various reasons need more support and safety when climbing stairs.

Typical TOPRO Step users

The stair assistant TOPRO Step is used by people with a variety of illnesses.

  • Old age is certainly one of the main reasons for insecurity when climbing stairs. But limited mobility affects not only older people.
  • stroke patients
  • People with multiple sclerosisPeople with cerebral palsy
  • People with Parkinson’s
  • People suffering from neuropathy
  • People with incomplete spinal cord injury
  • People who have suffered bone fractures, for example due to a previous fall.

are typical TOPRO Step users and benefit from the additional support and safety that the stair climbing device provides when going up and down the stairs.

TOPRO Step is not a replacement for stairlifts, but a simpler, more affordable, and more active alternative. TOPRO Step is suitable for people who want to maintain or build their walking ability and want to do so safely.

There are also wheelchair users who can use the TOPRO Step to train muscle function and maintain movement – both privately or in therapy.

Further important advantages of TOPRO Step

  • 2 weeks average delivery time after acceptance of the offer (might differ locally)
  • No need for regular inspection/check (however, this is offered by our distribution partners)
  • Usually no building permit required
  • High reliability, as TOPRO Step works 100% mechanically and also functions in case of power failure.

TOPRO Step Price

Similar to stairlifts, the price of a TOPRO Step depends on various factors.

TOPRO Step is modular-based and therefore does not need to be completely customized to fit your stairs. Factors that influence the TOPRO Step price include:

  • the staircase layout
  • the number of curvesthe length of the required
  • rail system
  • the desired equipment as well
  • the conditions on site, such as wall material or differences in depth in the wall.

Alternative to the stairlift

The TOPRO Step is a cost-effective alternative to a stairlift for those who can still climb stairs but need additional support and safety.

The installation can be carried out at short notice, as no building permits are required and delivery and assembly times are short. Typically, the old stair railing is replaced by the TOPRO Step stair assistant for installation – however, the old stair railing can also be retained if desired.

Due to the simple and professional installation by our sales partners and installers, the TOPRO Step is a cost-effective alternative to a stair lift.

How does the stair assistant work?

The stair assistant consists of the handrail, which is moved by the user along the handrail and a handrail that is mounted along the stairs on the wall. The handrail offers two heights so that the user can comfortably position their hands where it is best and most comfortable.

The patented braking mechanism ensures that the handrail locks. The elegant and high-quality design of the TOPRO Step discreetly integrates into your home and blends in inconspicuously, as it takes up as little space as possible.

If the stair assistant is not used, the handrail can be folded towards the wall. This way it is only 18 cm away from the wall. The handrail and the handle are exclusively made from high-quality and sustainable materials such as stainless steel and anodized aluminum.

Application

The user is usually behind the handrail – which offers two grip heights, allowing the hands to be comfortably positioned. The user pushes the handle an arm’s length away from themselves as they ascend the stairs.

This is repeated for each step.

When going down the stairs, the handrail is lifted slightly to the side, releasing it from the lock. Here too, the handrail is pushed away at arm’s length, then set down so that the handrail locks into place – only then can you continue walking.

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