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Narrow or tight staircases can quickly become a barrier in everyday life. A stairlift for narrow stairs offers a safe and space saving solution while keeping the staircase usable. In this guide you will learn in a clear and practical way what counts as a narrow staircase, where a stairlift can be installed, which options exist for straight and curved stairs, what alternatives are possible, and what costs are realistic.

In many homes stairs are the main way to move around until climbing them suddenly becomes a strain. This can happen gradually or very quickly after surgery, an accident, or because of a chronic condition. Then the question is not only which stairlifts are available but also which alternatives to a stairlift might be the better solution.

A stairlift is a mobility system permanently installed on a staircase that helps people with limited mobility travel safely from one floor to the next. In most cases, it is a seated lift that moves along a rail fixed to the stairs. For wheelchair users, platform lifts are available, offering a stable surface for travel.

A stairlift can take away the uncertainty of using the stairs and make it possible to continue living in your own home. However, many people don’t know what stairlift costs in Germany really look like, or how much they may actually pay after grants or subsidies are applied.