Key takeaways
- •Slim-fit straight lifts fit stairs from 67cm wide
- •Perch (stand-on) lifts for the narrowest stairs
- •Folded footprint as small as 27cm
- •Most Salford terraces can be fitted
Salford has thousands of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses with narrow staircases. Modern slim-fit stairlifts fit stairs from 67cm wide and leave room to walk past when folded.
Measure your stair width
Measure from the wall to the banister at the narrowest point. Most modern lifts need 67cm clear; perch models can squeeze into less.
Slim-fit straight lifts
Standard option for narrow stairs. Folded footrest and seat measure 27–32cm from the wall.
Perch lifts
Standing-perch designs for the very narrowest stairs. Suitable for users who can stand but struggle with stairs.
Outside-rail mounting
Mounting the rail on the outside of the staircase (away from the wall) sometimes frees an extra 10cm — worth asking about.
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Book my free surveyAbout this guide. Written by the Salford Stairlifts engineering team — BHTA-approved, 10+ years fitting stairlifts across Greater Manchester. Last updated 2026.