8.4 /10
Stannah
reliability 9.0
value 7.5
aftercare 9.2
comfort 8.5
range 7.8
The UK's most established brand. Est. 1867, 1,000,000+ stairlifts installed. Trustpilot 4.7/5 from 6,106 reviews.
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Every major UK stairlift brand, scored across five dimensions: reliability, value for money, aftercare, comfort, and product range. Our scores reflect editorial assessment based on manufacturer data, verified Trustpilot reviews, and Which? research. No brand has editorial influence over our ratings.
Brand
Overall
Reliability
Value
Aftercare
Comfort
Range
Trustpilot
Stannah Editor's Choice
8.4
9.0
7.5
9.2
8.5
7.8
4.7/5 (6,106)
Handicare
8.1
8.2
8.0
7.8
8.5
8.0
4.3/5 (1,874)
Acorn
7.8
8.0
8.5
7.0
8.0
7.5
4.8/5 (10,952)
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Detailed Reviews
8.1 /10
Handicare
reliability 8.2
value 8.0
aftercare 7.8
comfort 8.5
range 8.0
Slimmest rail on the market (1100 model) and up to 200kg capacity. Now owned by Savaria. Trustpilot 4.3/5 from 1,874 reviews.
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Acorn
reliability 8.0
value 8.5
aftercare 7.0
comfort 8.0
range 7.5
Manufactured in Yorkshire with competitive pricing. Trustpilot 4.8/5 from 10,952 reviews. Which? raised pressure selling concerns.
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