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**Solent Mobility Centre Blog **# **The Pros & Cons Of Getting A Stairlift** Installing a stairlift in your home is a big and important investment. If you're considering a stairlift, it's essential to understand the pros and cons of this option.27 January 2026 2 min read Installing a stairlift in your home is a big and important investment. If you're considering a stairlift, it's essential to understand the pros and cons of this option. We've listed out all the advantages and disadvantages of stairlifts. Knowing this information will help you decide whether a stairlift is the perfect choice for your home! Let's start with the disadvantages first. ## **Stairlift Cons**### **1) Installation Costs** We'll be honest, stairlifts are not a cheap investment. Even a straight stairlift can cost a few thousand pounds, and this price increases with curved stairlifts. If you're on a budget, you could consider a reconditioned stairlift. These stairlifts are usually cheaper than buying one brand new. ### **2) Resell Value** Unfortunately, stairlifts lose a lot of value when they need to be sold and removed. You may only gain a few hundred pounds if you decide to remove and resell your stairlift. For those who only require a stairlift for a short amount of time, you can hire a stairlift to be temporarily fitted in your home - this is a great option if you don't need to invest in a permanent stairlift. ### **3) Potential Alterations** In some cases, we may need to alter the area around your staircase or even the staircase itself to properly install your stairlift. However, this is very uncommon, and we will always make you aware of any alterations we will need to make. Now for the pros of installing a stairlift! ## **Stairlift Pros**### **1) Home Safety** The most important advantage of having a stairlift installed is its benefit to home safety. A stairlift can make getting up and downstairs in your home a breeze. Anyone not using the stairlift will still be able to safely and easily use the staircase just as normal. ### **2) Long-Term Investment** Although stairlifts may be expensive to install, they are incredible investments in the long term. You won't have to move to a bungalow or risk any falls; your stairlift will be there for you for life! ### **3) Reliability** Finally, stairlifts are incredibly reliable! They are unlikely to breakdown if they are serviced regularly and some even work during powercuts. Your stairlift is here to help you regain independence in your own home. In the event your stairlift breaks down, our expert engineers will be able to help get your stairlift up and running again. If you're one of our members, you'll receive access to our out of hours service line too. Overall, stairlifts are a great investment to make despite their high costs. They are reliable, safe and easy to install with minimal risk. [**Shop Stairlifts**](https://solentmobility.co.uk/stairlifts/)**Keep reading**## **More from our blog**[)**7 July 2026****The TOP 5 Mobility Scooters 2026 | Solent Mobility Centre's Guide**
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