Outdoor stairlifts let users get safely up and down garden steps, side passages, patios and external stairs around their home. The motor and electronics are sealed against British weather; the seat has a waterproof cover; and the rail is engineered to handle frost, rain and direct sun without seizing or corroding.
We fit outdoor stairlifts across the whole of Greater Manchester — Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Wigan.
When an outdoor stairlift is the right answer
- Garden steps between the patio and a sloped lawn
- Side passages with steps between the front and rear garden
- External basement or front-door steps — listed buildings where a ramp isn't possible
- Raised front-door entrances with 4–8 steps that have become difficult
- Holiday lets and rental properties where a ramp would be intrusive
For internal stairs see straight stairlifts or curved stairlifts.
What makes a stairlift "outdoor"
A proper outdoor stairlift is engineered differently to an indoor model, not just an indoor lift with a cover thrown over it:
- Sealed motor and gearbox — IP-rated against rain and dust ingress
- Marine-grade rail and brackets — galvanised or stainless steel to resist corrosion
- Waterproof seat cover — stays on when the lift isn't in use
- Sealed control board — protected against condensation
- Frost-tolerant battery — keeps charge in low winter temperatures
- UV-stable plastics — won't yellow or crack in direct sun
- Hinged rail option — the bottom section folds clear of paths and gates
Fitting an indoor lift outside (we do see it) is a false economy — the motor corrodes within a season and the warranty doesn't cover the failure.
The Infinity Outdoor — our standard outdoor model
We fit the Infinity Outdoor as our standard outdoor model. It's built specifically for British conditions:
- Sealed IP-rated motor and gearbox
- Marine-grade rail
- Waterproof seat cover (included)
- Battery backup
- Soft-start, soft-stop drive
- Folding seat, arms and footrest
- Obstruction sensors
- 12-month warranty
See also our outdoor stairlifts page for the full feature list.
Fitting and lead time
Outdoor stairlifts are surveyed on-site and manufactured to your exact step layout — typically 1–2 weeks from survey to fit. Installation takes 3–4 hours, including bracket fixings into masonry or concrete (which adds 30–60 minutes versus interior fitting).
The survey checks:
- Step rise and going for each step
- Total run length including any landings
- Surface material — stone, concrete, brick or timber decking — for the right fixings
- Drainage at top and bottom — the lift parks where water won't pool
- Power supply — the charger plugs into a standard 13-amp socket, usually fed via an outdoor IP-rated socket or fed from inside
No planning permission is needed for a domestic outdoor stairlift unless the property is listed.
What it costs
Outdoor stairlifts are quoted on the survey rather than a fixed list price, because the rail length and fixings vary more than indoor work. Typical fitted prices in Greater Manchester are £3,000–£5,000 all-in, including survey, manufacture, fitting, handover and 12-month warranty. VAT relief (a 20% saving) applies for users with a long-term illness or disability.
Aftercare across Manchester
Outdoor lifts benefit even more than indoor from annual servicing — the weather exposure means small issues compound faster if left. Annual service from £95 per visit, 24-hour emergency callout across Greater Manchester. See servicing & repairs.
- Family-run, Acorn-accredited local team
- Free no-obligation home survey
- 12-month warranty on every installation
- 24-hour emergency repairs across Greater Manchester
Book a free outdoor survey
Call 0161 330 5544 or request a callback. A local engineer will measure the steps, check fixings and drainage, and quote a fixed all-in price on the day.
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.