A stair lift carries a seated rider along a rail fitted to the staircase, providing a comfortable way to move between levels without climbing the steps.
A stair lift can help you stay comfortable, confident, and connected to every level of your home.
Move between floors comfortably and save energy for what matters most.
Travel in a supportive seat and feel more secure each time you move between levels.
Continue enjoying the bedrooms, living spaces, and everyday routines found on every floor.
Watch how a stair lift provides comfortable, straightforward access while working with the home’s existing staircase.
A stair lift is fitted to your staircase and configured around the rider’s comfort and daily routine.
A comfortable seat provides support while traveling between floors.
Straightforward controls make everyday operation easy to learn and use.
Options for straight, curved, indoor, and outdoor staircases.
Designed for different kinds of travel. A platform lift typically addresses one shorter level change, while an in-home elevator connects multiple floors.
| Focused Stair Access Stair Lift | Whole-Home Access In-Home Elevator | |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | Installed along an existing staircase using a rail secured to the stair treads. | Installed inside the home and incorporated into the floor plan. |
| Suited for | A rider who can transfer into a seated position and travel along the staircase. | Regular travel between full floors, including appropriately configured wheelchair access. |
| Space and construction | Uses the existing staircase and does not require a separate elevator hoistway. | May require a hoistway, landing doors, structural preparation, and coordination between floors. |
| Appearance | Remains visible along the staircase but can fold when it is not being used. | Can be integrated more closely with the architecture and finishes of the home. |
| Planning priorities | Staircase shape, width, landings, rider fit, transfer needs, and indoor or outdoor placement. | Number of floors, cab dimensions, structural requirements, door locations, power, and interior finishes. |
| Project scope | A focused installation designed around one staircase and its landings. | A more extensive home project designed to provide access between multiple levels. |
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