Manchester Stairlifts
Reconditioned Stairlifts from £995 — Half the Price of New, Fitted in 24–48 Hours
A fully refurbished straight stairlift, professionally fitted in your home in 24–48 hours — with the same 12-month warranty as a new lift.
A professionally reconditioned straight stairlift gives you the same safety, warranty and 24–48 hour installation — for roughly half the price of a brand-new lift.
- £995 fitted
- 24–48 hr fit
- 12-mo warranty
- Acorn accredited
Like new, half the price
Second-hand Stairlifts - The smart way to stay independent at home.
A reconditioned stairlift is a previously used straight stairlift that we've stripped down, professionally refurbished and safety-tested in our own workshop. The result is a lift that looks and works like new — fitted by our local engineers for a fraction of the cost.
We hold popular models such as the Acorn 130 and Brooks BS101 in stock, so a reconditioned straight stairlift is often the fastest way to get someone safely up and down the stairs again after illness, surgery or a sudden change in mobility.
From
£995
All in, fitted
Why reconditioned
Why so many Manchester families choose reconditioned chair lifts.
You don't have to spend new-stairlift money to get a safe, reliable, comfortable ride. Here's what you get with every reconditioned stairlift we install.
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Half the price of new
A professionally reconditioned straight stairlift for £995 fitted — the same safe, reliable ride at roughly half the price of a new lift.
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Fully refurbished in our workshop
Stripped, deep-cleaned, mechanically and electrically tested, with worn parts replaced. It looks and runs like new.
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Often fitted in 24–48 hours
We hold reconditioned straight stairlifts in stock, so we can usually survey and install within two days of your call.
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Same 12-month warranty
Every reconditioned lift comes with the same 12-month parts & labour warranty as our new stairlifts, plus 24-hour callout.
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Works in a power cut
Fresh batteries fitted and tested as standard — your lift keeps running even when the mains go down.
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A greener choice
Reusing a quality stairlift keeps a perfectly good machine out of landfill — kinder to your pocket and the planet.
Honest pricing, no surprises
One straight answer on price.
You'll get a written quote at the home survey and the price you're quoted is the price you pay. No "from" prices, no add-ons, no surprises on the day.
Reconditioned straight
£995
All in, fitted
Fully refurbished by us, with the same 12-month warranty as new.
New straight stairlift
£1,995
All in, fitted
Brand-new lift, made-to-fit rail, full install, 12-month warranty.
What's included
Everything you need to be up and running, on one invoice.
- Free no-obligation home survey
- Fully reconditioned straight stairlift
- Fresh batteries & tested safety sensors
- Rail cut to your exact staircase
- Full installation by our own engineers
- Handover and demonstration
- 12-month parts & labour warranty
- 24-hour emergency callout
How we recondition
Workshop-rebuilt stairlifts, safety-tested, fitted like new.
Every reconditioned stairlift goes through the same workshop process before it ever reaches your home. If a unit doesn't meet our standards, it doesn't get fitted.
- Full visual & mechanical inspection
- Electrical safety checks
- Battery replacement & charging test
- Motor and drive system testing
- Safety sensor & seatbelt testing
- Seat, arms & footrest checks
- Remote control testing
- Deep clean & refurbishment
- Final operation test before fitting
Reconditioned vs second-hand
Not the same as buying second-hand off the internet.
A stairlift is a safety product — not a piece of furniture. A second-hand lift bought privately is sold as-is, with no inspection, no warranty and no professional fitting. A reconditioned stairlift from us has been workshop-rebuilt, safety-tested and is installed and backed by our own engineers.
Our reconditioned stairlift
- Fully refurbished in our workshop
- New batteries fitted as standard
- All safety sensors tested
- Professionally installed by our engineers
- 12-month parts & labour warranty
- 24-hour emergency callout cover
A second-hand lift online
- Sold as-is, no inspection
- Batteries may be flat or failing
- Safety features not tested
- You arrange your own installer
- Usually no warranty cover
- No-one to call if it goes wrong
What happens next
From phone call to first ride — five simple steps.
- Step 1
Call or request a callback
Speak to our local team on 0161 330 5544 — no call centre, no pressure.
- Step 2
Free home survey
A local engineer measures your stairs and confirms a fixed all-in price.
- Step 3
We book a fitting date
Most reconditioned straight lifts are scheduled within 24–48 hours.
- Step 4
Tidy installation
Our engineers fit the rail and chair in a few hours, leaving the stairs spotless.
- Step 5
Handover & aftercare
Full demonstration, 12-month warranty and a 24-hour repair line.
Models we stock
Reconditioned stairlift specs at a glance.
The two models we hold in stock cover the vast majority of UK straight staircases. Here's how they compare on the specs that matter — folded width, user weight limit and drive type.
| Model | Folded width | Weight capacity | Drive type | Power | Price fitted |
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| Acorn 130 | ~370 mm from wall | Up to 125 kg (19½ st) | Rack & pinion | 24 V battery (works in power cut) | £995 |
| Brooks BS101 | ~340 mm from wall | Up to 127 kg (20 st) | Rack & pinion | 24 V battery (works in power cut) | £995 |
Specs are typical manufacturer figures for the reconditioned units we stock. Exact dimensions confirmed at your free home survey.
Compare your options
New vs reconditioned vs rental stairlifts.
A reconditioned stairlift saves roughly 30–50% against a new lift with the same warranty and aftercare. Here's how the three routes compare on price, speed and commitment.
| Reconditioned | Brand new | Rental | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (straight) | £995 fitted | £1,995 fitted | From £75/month |
| Typical saving | Save 30–50% vs new | — | Lowest upfront cost |
| Fitting time | 24–48 hours | 24–48 hours (straight) | 24–48 hours |
| Warranty | 12 months parts & labour | 12 months parts & labour | Covered for the rental term |
| Curved staircases | Reconditioned curved available | Made-to-measure from £2,995 | Straight only |
| Best for | Best value long-term purchase | Latest models & full choice | Short-term needs under 12 months |
| Read more | This page | New straight stairlifts | Stairlift rental |
Prices shown are fitted prices with VAT relief for eligible customers. See our full stairlift cost guide or the types of stairlifts buying guide.
What we currently hold
Real workshop stock — not a "from" price.
Every stairlift on our reconditioned line has been rebuilt in our Ashton-under-Lyne workshop and is ready to fit this week. If we don't have your exact rail length in stock, we cut a fresh rail from new stock the same day — the £995 price doesn't change.
We only sell workshop-graded units. Anything that doesn't pass our full inspection is stripped for parts, not sold on — so there are no "Grade B" or "Grade C" surprises at your door.
Typical current stock
- Acorn 130 — short rail (up to 13 stairs)£995 fitted
- Acorn 130 — long rail (up to 16 stairs)£995 fitted
- Brooks BS101 — standard straight£995 fitted
- Heavy-duty / 25st option — subject to surveyfrom £1,295
Stock moves quickly — call 0161 330 5544 to check today's availability.
Reconditioned curved stairlifts
Why we fit new curved stairlifts, not reconditioned.
We're often asked for a reconditioned curved stairlift. The honest answer: a curved rail is bent to fit one specific staircase. Reusing it on a different property nearly always means re-bending, re-welding or splicing sections — which weakens the rail and voids the manufacturer's safety certification.
Because of that, we don't fit second-hand curved rails. Instead we install a brand-new made-to-measure curved stairlift — fully guaranteed, with a rail cut to your exact staircase. Curved configurations vary widely, so pricing is confirmed after your free home survey rather than advertised as a fixed figure. Cheaper "reconditioned curved" offers usually turn into a part-worn rail plus a full new-fit charge; ours is a fixed all-in price with no surprises.
Straight vs curved — reconditioned vs new
- Straight staircase: reconditioned from £995 — same warranty as new.
- Curved staircase: brand-new made-to-measure — pricing confirmed after your free home survey.
- Tight budget / short-term: ask about a straight rental from £75/month.
- Narrow staircase: a slimline stairlift for narrow stairs fits flights from 660mm wide.
Local coverage
Fitted from our Ashton-under-Lyne workshop.
Every reconditioned stairlift we fit is rebuilt at our Ashton-under-Lyne workshop and installed by our own engineers — usually within 24–48 hours. We cover Manchester, Stockport, Oldham, Tameside, Salford, Trafford, Bury, Rochdale, Bolton and Wigan, plus all the towns in between across Greater Manchester and north Cheshire.
Local base, local engineers, local aftercare — no national call-centre, no sub-contractors.
- Manchester
- Stockport
- Oldham
- Tameside
- Salford
- Trafford
- Bury
- Rochdale
- Bolton
- Wigan
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0% VAT relief
Pay 0% VAT on your reconditioned stairlift.
Under HMRC's VAT Notice 701/7, stairlifts fitted in the home of someone who is chronically sick or disabled are zero-rated for VAT — saving you a full 20% on the standard price. Our advertised £995 fitted reconditioned price is already the VAT-relieved figure for eligible customers, so there's nothing extra to claim back and no rebate to chase.
If the stairlift isn't for a qualifying user — for example a holiday let or a purely convenience install — VAT at the standard rate is added on top. We'll always tell you clearly at survey which price applies to your situation.
Who qualifies for 0% VAT?
- A long-term physical or mental impairment with a substantial effect on everyday activities (mobility, balance, breathing, dexterity).
- A chronic sickness — for example arthritis, Parkinson's, MS, COPD, heart or circulatory conditions, or a terminal illness.
- Recovering from a stroke, hip or knee replacement where stairs are no longer safe.
- The stairlift is fitted in the user's own or family home, for their personal domestic use.
Age alone or a temporary injury (e.g. a broken leg) doesn't qualify. You don't need a doctor's letter — HMRC accepts a signed self-declaration.
How to claim VAT relief with us
- 1Book your free home survey — call 0161 330 5544 or use the form on this page.
- 2At the survey we hand you a one-page HMRC eligibility declaration — the user's name, address and qualifying condition.
- 3You (or a close family member on your behalf) sign it. We keep it on file — no forms to send to HMRC yourself.
- 4The £995 fitted price stands — zero VAT added, warranty and installation included.
Reference: HMRC VAT Notice 701/7 — reliefs for disabled and older people.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does a reconditioned stairlift cost?
A fully reconditioned straight stairlift is a fixed £995 fitted, including the free home survey, installation, handover and a 12-month warranty.
What does 'reconditioned' actually mean?
A reconditioned stairlift is a previously used lift that has been professionally stripped, inspected, deep-cleaned and rebuilt in our workshop. Worn parts are replaced, batteries renewed and every safety feature tested before it leaves us.
How quickly can you install one?
Because we hold reconditioned straight stairlifts in stock, we can usually survey and fit within 24–48 hours of your first call. Same-day emergency fitting is sometimes possible — ask when you ring.
Is a reconditioned stairlift as safe as a new one?
Yes. Every reconditioned lift goes through the same rigorous safety checks as a new install, with new batteries, tested sensors, a working seatbelt, hold-to-run controls and a lockable keyswitch.
Is there a warranty?
Yes — every reconditioned stairlift includes the same 12-month parts and labour warranty as new, plus a 24-hour emergency callout line covering Greater Manchester.
Will it damage my staircase?
No. The rail attaches to the stair treads, not your wall. When the lift is eventually removed, the holes are small and easily filled.
What if I have a curved staircase?
Curved staircases need a made-to-measure rail, so we fit brand-new curved stairlifts for those — see our curved stairlift page for details.
Do I pay VAT on a reconditioned stairlift?
No — if the stairlift is for someone who is chronically sick or disabled and it's being fitted in their own home, it qualifies for 0% VAT relief. Our £995 reconditioned price is already the VAT-relieved price for eligible customers; you simply sign a short HMRC eligibility declaration when we survey. If you're buying purely for convenience with no qualifying condition, VAT at the standard rate is added.
Who is eligible for 0% VAT on a stairlift?
HMRC allows zero-rated VAT where the user has a physical or mental impairment with a long-term and substantial effect on their ability to carry out everyday activities, or a condition treated as chronic sickness (for example arthritis, Parkinson's, MS, COPD, heart conditions, or recovery from a stroke or hip/knee surgery). You don't need a doctor's letter — a signed self-declaration is enough. A close family member can sign on the user's behalf.
How do I claim VAT relief when I buy from you?
It's built into our quote. At survey we hand you a one-page HMRC eligibility declaration confirming the user's name, address and qualifying condition. You sign it, we keep a copy for our records, and the price you pay is already zero-rated — no rebate to chase and nothing to reclaim from HMRC yourself.
Can I rent a reconditioned stairlift instead of buying?
Yes. Rental is a good fit for short-term needs — post-op recovery, palliative care, or a relative staying with you for a few months. We install a reconditioned straight stairlift on a monthly rental with a small upfront fit fee, then remove and make good when you no longer need it. See our stairlift rental page for current monthly pricing and minimum terms.
Is renting cheaper than buying reconditioned?
For anything longer than roughly 12–18 months, buying our £995 reconditioned stairlift outright usually works out cheaper than renting — and you keep the resale/removal value at the end. Renting wins when you know the need is temporary (typically under a year) or when a quick, no-commitment install matters more than long-term cost.
£995 fitted. Often in 24–48 hours.
Book a free home survey with one of our local engineers. No pushy sales — just a fixed quote and a tidy install, fast.