Curved Stair Lifts
If your staircase features an elegant curve, you need a stair lift that can navigate it. A curved stair lift is designed for staircases that turn, bend, curve or include an intermediate landing. Unlike a straight stair lift, a curved model uses a custom-built rail that follows the exact shape of your staircase, helping you move safely between levels of your home without transferring between multiple lifts.
National Seating & Mobility offers indoor and outdoor curved stair lift solutions for homes with complex stair layouts, including staircases with 90-degree turns, 180-degree turns, landings, pie-shaped steps and continuous curves.
Custom Chair Lifts for Stairs with Landings, Curves, and Turns
Not every staircase is a straight path from one floor to the next. Many homes include stairs with a landing, a turn at the top or bottom, a split-level layout, a spiral design or a sweeping curve. In these situations, a curved stair lift can provide a more seamless accessibility solution.
A curved stair lift is custom built around your home’s unique staircase. The rail is measured and manufactured to match the path of your stairs, allowing the chair to travel smoothly around corners and across landings. Because the rail is made to order, curved stair lifts are typically more expensive than straight stair lifts.
How Curved Stair Lifts Work
A curved stair lift includes a motorized chair that travels along a rail installed to the stair treads or adjacent structure. The chair is designed to remain level and stable as it moves up, down and around turns.
Most curved stair lifts include features such as
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- A custom rail designed for your staircase
- Swivel seat options for safer entry and exit
- Folding seat, footrest and armrests to keep from blocking the stairs when not in use
- Seat belt or restraint system
- Obstruction sensors
- Battery backup on many models
- Call/send controls at the top and bottom of the stairs
- Indoor or outdoor configurations
Because every curved staircase is different, the process usually begins with an in-home evaluation and precise measurements.
FAQs about Curved Stair Lifts
1. How Much Does a Curved Stair Lift Cost?
Because every staircase is unique, a curved stair lift must be custom manufactured to fit the precise angles and measurements of your home. Therefore, a common question we receive is, “How much does a curved stair lift cost?”
On average, the cost of a custom curved stair lift ranges from $9,500 to $15,000+, including professional installation. To get an exact price for your home, NSM offers a free, no-obligation home evaluation where we take precise measurements and provide a transparent quote.
2. How long does it take to get a curved stair lift installed?
Because the rail is custom-built in a manufacturing facility to match your exact stairs, it typically takes 3 to 6 weeks for the unit to be built and shipped. Once it arrives, our certified technicians can usually install the lift in your home in just a few hours.
3. Is it cheaper to install two straight stair lifts instead of one curved lift?
While installing two straight lifts (one before the landing and one after) might have a lower upfront cost, it is highly discouraged for safety reasons. Transferring between two lifts on a narrow landing creates a high fall risk. A single curved stair lift provides a much safer, continuous ride.
4. Will a curved stair lift damage my hardwood stairs or carpet?
No. The brackets are designed to install through carpet and into the stair tread securely. If you ever decide to remove the lift, the small screw holes can easily be filled in hardwood or naturally covered by the carpet fibers.
Ready to Regain Your Independence with a Curved Stair Lift?
Don’t let a complex staircase keep you from enjoying every level of your home. Contact National Seating & Mobility today to schedule your free, no-obligation home assessment.
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