--- title: "Stairlift FAQs — Pricing, Fitting, Aftercare in Salford" description: "Common questions about buying, fitting, servicing and removing stairlifts in Salford and Greater Manchester. Answered by BHTA-approved engineers." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "FAQs" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does a stairlift cost in Salford?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Reconditioned straight from £995 installed; new straight from £1,995; reconditioned curved — bespoke quote; new curved from £2,995. See our 2026 cost guide for a full breakdown." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the home survey really free?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — no fee and no obligation. We only earn from customers who decide to go ahead." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I qualify for zero-rate VAT?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most stairlift buyers do — see our VAT exemption guide. We handle the paperwork at order." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I qualify for zero-rate VAT?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most stairlift buyers do — see our VAT exemption guide. We handle the paperwork at order." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there grants available in Salford?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — the Disabled Facilities Grant (up to £30,000) via Salford City Council, plus several charity routes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Straight or curved — which do I need?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Any bend, half-landing or turn = curved. A single uninterrupted flight = straight." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will it fit a narrow staircase?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Slim-fit models suit stairs from 67cm wide; perch-style models for the very narrowest stairs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What weight can it carry?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Standard models up to 19 stone; heavy-duty up to 25 stone; bariatric up to 35 stone." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does installation take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Most straight lifts: 2–3 hours, fitted in a morning. Curved lifts: 2–3 weeks for rail, then a half-day install." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will you damage my carpet?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No — we lift it neatly at fixing points and refit. Marks are very minor and usually invisible." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does it fit to the wall?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No — the rail bolts to the stair treads. No wall damage, no building work." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does it work during a power cut?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — modern stairlifts are battery-powered." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How often should I service my stairlift?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Once a year. Keeps the warranty valid and catches wear early." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if it breaks at the weekend?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Call us — we run a 24/7 emergency callout across Salford." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you take away my old stairlift?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — free of charge, and we'll pay cash if it's a working model worth refurbishing." } } ] } ] --- [S Salford Stairlifts Family-run · BHTA ](/) [Products](/products)[Locations](/locations)[Services](/services)[Guides](/guides)[Reviews](/reviews)[About](/about) [07897 037526](tel:07897037526)[Free survey](/free-quote) [Products](/products)[Locations](/locations)[Services](/services)[Guides](/guides)[Reviews](/reviews)[About](/about)[Book a free survey](/free-quote) - Family-run · Local, 10+ years - Same-week install · Most straight lifts - 12-month warranty · On every fit FAQs # Stairlift FAQs The questions Salford customers ask us most often — answered honestly. 1. [Home](/) 2. FAQs ## How much does a stairlift cost in Salford? Reconditioned straight from £995 installed; new straight from £1,995; reconditioned curved — bespoke quote; new curved from £2,995. See our 2026 cost guide for a full breakdown. ## Is the home survey really free? Yes — no fee and no obligation. We only earn from customers who decide to go ahead. ## Do I qualify for zero-rate VAT? Most stairlift buyers do — see our VAT exemption guide. We handle the paperwork at order. ## Do I qualify for zero-rate VAT? Most stairlift buyers do — see our VAT exemption guide. We handle the paperwork at order. ## Are there grants available in Salford? Yes — the Disabled Facilities Grant (up to £30,000) via Salford City Council, plus several charity routes. ## Straight or curved — which do I need? Any bend, half-landing or turn = curved. A single uninterrupted flight = straight. ## Will it fit a narrow staircase? Slim-fit models suit stairs from 67cm wide; perch-style models for the very narrowest stairs. ## What weight can it carry? Standard models up to 19 stone; heavy-duty up to 25 stone; bariatric up to 35 stone. ## How long does installation take? Most straight lifts: 2–3 hours, fitted in a morning. Curved lifts: 2–3 weeks for rail, then a half-day install. ## Will you damage my carpet? No — we lift it neatly at fixing points and refit. Marks are very minor and usually invisible. ## Does it fit to the wall? No — the rail bolts to the stair treads. No wall damage, no building work. ## Does it work during a power cut? Yes — modern stairlifts are battery-powered. ## How often should I service my stairlift? Once a year. Keeps the warranty valid and catches wear early. ## What if it breaks at the weekend? Call us — we run a 24/7 emergency callout across Salford. ## Do you take away my old stairlift? Yes — free of charge, and we'll pay cash if it's a working model worth refurbishing. 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