--- title: "Reconditioned vs New Stairlift: Which Is Better? | Salford Stairlifts" description: "Pros, cons and real pricing — when reconditioned is the smart choice and when to buy new." 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": "Reconditioned vs New Stairlift: Which Is Better?" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can reconditioned be half the price?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The seat motor unit is the high-cost item. 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Pros, cons and real pricing — when reconditioned is the smart choice and when to buy new. 1. [Home](/) 2. [Guides](/guides) 3. Reconditioned vs New Stairlift: Which Is Better? Key takeaways - • Reconditioned saves 40–55% versus new - • Both include a brand-new rail - • Reconditioned: 12-month warranty. New: 2-year (typical) - • Reconditioned recommended for most Salford homes Reconditioned stairlifts are stripped, rebuilt and re-tested seat units fitted with a brand-new rail. New lifts come straight from the factory with a longer warranty. Here's how to choose. ## What's actually different? Only the seat motor unit differs. Both have brand-new rails cut to your stairs, both are fitted to the same standard, both carry the same safety certifications. ## Cost comparison Reconditioned straight from £995; new from £1,995. Reconditioned curved is bespoke; new from £2,995. ## Warranty comparison Reconditioned: 12 months parts and labour. New: typically 2 years manufacturer warranty. Both can be extended with an annual service plan. ## When new is worth it When you want the absolute latest motor (quieter), the longest warranty, or a brand-new resale-friendly look. New makes most sense on curved staircases where lifetime cost matters. ### 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 ## How can reconditioned be half the price? The seat motor unit is the high-cost item. Reconditioning a working unit costs a fraction of building a new one — but the install and rail are identical. ## Will reconditioned look obviously second-hand? No. Upholstery is replaced; cosmetic plastics are cleaned or replaced where needed. ## Which do you recommend? Reconditioned for most homes. 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