Stairs are the single highest-risk task in the first weeks after ACL reconstruction or meniscus repair. Surgeons typically restrict knee flexion to under 90° for the first 2 weeks, limit weight-bearing for 4–6 weeks after a meniscus repair, and ban deep flexion under load for longer. A standard staircase asks for all three at once — full flexion, full body weight, repeated.
A stairlift removes the load entirely while the knee heals.
- Family-run, Acorn-accredited local team
- Free no-obligation home survey
- 12-month warranty on every installation
- 24-hour emergency repairs across Greater Manchester
- Fitted within 24–48 hours — straight from £1,995, reconditioned from £995
- Rental option for short recoveries (typically 8–12 weeks)
- VAT relief available for users with a long-term condition
- Curved lifts in 1–3 weeks, or 48 hours with our Emergency option
Our fixed prices
| Type | Fitted price | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Straight stairlift | £1,995 | 24–48 hours |
| Reconditioned stairlift | £995 | 24–48 hours |
| Curved stairlift | £2,995 | 1–3 weeks (or 48 hours with our Emergency option) |
All prices include the free home survey, installation, handover and a 12-month warranty.
Why a stairlift during ACL / meniscus recovery
- Protects the graft or repair — no flexion loading on a healing ligament or meniscus
- Prevents the worst falls — a buckling knee on the stairs is the most common serious post-op injury
- Keeps the bedroom upstairs — avoids the disruption of a downstairs bed
- Reassures the physio team — a written safe-stair plan helps you progress rehab rather than fearing the stairs
Buy or rent?
For an ACL or meniscus recovery of 8–16 weeks, rental often makes sense — typical cost is a one-off install fee plus a low weekly hire. For a knee that's likely to need further surgery (e.g. staged meniscus then ACL), or for an older user where the knee won't fully recover, buying outright at £995 reconditioned or £1,995 new is usually the better value.
Fitting around your surgery date
We can survey, supply and fit a straight stairlift inside 48 hours of a planned surgery date — usually before you come home, so the stairs are never a question on day one. Curved staircases need a made-to-measure rail; our Emergency option compresses the curved lead time to 48 hours.
Our stairlifts
- Straight stairlifts — £1,995 fitted
- Curved stairlifts — £2,995 fitted
- Reconditioned stairlifts — £995 fitted
- Outdoor stairlifts
- Servicing & repairs
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Book a free home survey
Call 0161 330 5544 or request a callback. A local engineer will measure your stairs and give you a fixed price on the day — no pressure, no obligation.
Our fixed prices
| Type | Fitted price | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Straight stairlift | £1,995 | 24–48 hours |
| Reconditioned stairlift | £995 | 24–48 hours |
| Curved stairlift | £2,995 | 1–3 weeks (or 48 hours with our Emergency option) |
All prices include the free home survey, installation, handover and a 12-month warranty.
Our stairlifts
- Straight stairlifts — £1,995 fitted
- Curved stairlifts — £2,995 fitted
- Reconditioned stairlifts — £995 fitted
- Outdoor stairlifts
- Servicing & repairs
Book a free home survey
Call 0161 330 5544 or request a callback. A local engineer will measure your stairs and give you a fixed price on the day — no pressure, no obligation.
Not sure which stairlift you need?
Book a free no-obligation home survey. A local engineer will measure your stairs and recommend the right lift — usually within 48 hours.