--- title: "How Long Does Stairlift Installation Take? | Salford Stairlifts" description: "Most straight lifts in 2–3 hours. Curved lifts: rail manufactured first, then fitted in a morning." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Guides", "item": "/guides" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "How Long Does Stairlift Installation Take?" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will I be without stairs for a day?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No — stairs remain fully usable during install. The lift is ready by the time we leave." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need to do anything to prepare?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Clear the stairs and landing of clutter. 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Curved lifts: rail manufactured first, then fitted in a morning. 1. [Home](/) 2. [Guides](/guides) 3. How Long Does Stairlift Installation Take? Key takeaways - • Straight lifts: 2–3 hours, fitted in a morning - • Curved lifts: 2–3 weeks rail manufacture, then half-day install - • No structural work, no need to move out - • Lift is usable the same day A straight stairlift is fitted in 2–3 hours. Curved lifts need a custom rail which takes 2–3 weeks to manufacture, then a half-day to install. Here's the timeline. ## Straight stairlift Two engineers arrive in the morning, lay floor protection, bolt the rail to the stair treads, fit the seat, charge the batteries and test the lift. Total time: 2–3 hours. You can use it the same afternoon. ## Curved stairlift After survey, the rail is manufactured to your stairs — 2–3 weeks. Install day is a half-day; final commissioning takes another hour or two. ## What we do on the day Protect floors and carpets, fit the rail, fit the seat, run the lift, hand over the controls and manuals, and remove any old lift free of charge. ### Want a fixed written quote? Book a free home survey — a real surveyor, not a salesperson, with a written quote within 24 hours. [Book my free survey](/free-quote) **About this guide.** Written by the Salford Stairlifts engineering team — BHTA-approved, 10+ years fitting stairlifts across Greater Manchester. Last updated 2026. ## Get a free quote We'll call you back within one working hour. Your name \* Phone \* Postcode Email (optional) I'm interested in Not sure yet New Straight Stairlifts Reconditioned Straight Stairlifts Used / Second-Hand Stairlifts New Curved Stairlifts Reconditioned Curved Stairlifts Stairlifts for Narrow Stairs Anything we should know? (optional) Request my free quote No pushy sales calls, ever. Free, no-obligation survey. ## Frequently asked questions ## Will I be without stairs for a day? No — stairs remain fully usable during install. The lift is ready by the time we leave. ## Do I need to do anything to prepare? Clear the stairs and landing of clutter. 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