Suppliers of Lifts and Stairlifts
Stairlifts are powered lifts mounted on wall or stair-fixed tracks which follow the line of the stairs. Most stairways can be fitted with a lift. They can be installed on straight stairs, stairs with a turn, along curved walls, and on unusually shaped or narrow stairways. Straight-tracked stairlifts are significantly cheaper than curved ones. The most common limitation is the width of your stairs, but stairlifts these days are fairly compact. Generally, you can get a stairlift with a seat fitted if your stairs are wide enough to allow room for your knees when you are sitting down, with some extra space for clearance. If you have very narrow stairs, you may need to fit a standing or perching lift. The carrying capacity of lifts can vary too. There are lifts that will carry up to 30st (190kg), while others will only take up to 25st (158kg).
If you want to find out more about stairlifts before you contact any potential suppliers, Rica (a national research charity in the UK with specific focus on consumer research for older and disabled people) has a very useful Guide to choosing and buying a stairlift
Second-hand stairlifts
It is possible to save money by buying a second-hand stairlift, but it is advisable to purchase from a stairlift manufacturer, or an authorised company dealing in reconditioned stairlifts. The company should have checked that the stairlift meets all current safety standards and check that they will provide a guarantee. Stairlifts can usually be installed in a day and are easily removed if no longer required.
Stairlift hire or rental
A number of companies offer stairlifts for rent or hire, usually charging an initial fee for installation and then a regular monthly sum. The company may have a minimum rent or hire period so check this beforehand. Hiring may be ideal if you are recovering from an accident or operation. These rental stairlifts are often pre-used and so there may not be a choice of colour or style.
Other types of lifts
A stairlift is not compatible with wheelchairs, but it may be possible to fit a wheelchair or platform lift instead which are specifically designed for domestic environments. There are other types of lifts also available which may be more suitable depending on the person and the physical environment. These include vertical or through-floor lifts, short-rise lifts and outdoor lifts. These can be expensive adaptations and it is recommended to consult an occupational therapist to ensure you get the most suitable solution.
Listed below is just some of the suppliers of access lifts for people with disabilities and older people. This list is by no means exhaustive and just intended as a guide to the many suppliers and sources of products available.
Company Name | Types of Lifts |
| A1 Upgrades Unit 22 The Business Centre Ballinlough Road Cork City Tel: 021 432 0052 | Straight and curved, indoor and outdoor stairlifts. Service and repairs to all makes and models of indoor and outdoor stairlifts |
| Abbey Mobility Office 201 Acorn Business Park Mahon Industrial Estate Blackrock Cork Tel: 021 461 4221 | Straight and curved stairlifts, though-floor lifts, lo-rise and high-rise platform lifts, reconditioned straight and curved stairlifts and through-floor lifts, service and repairs of all makes and models of stairlifts and platform lifts, buy back reusable stairlifts, remove and/or relocate unwanted stairlifts |
| Able Healthcare Ltd Unit 43 O'Brien Business Centre Bandon Road Bishopstown Cork Tel: 1890 253 332 | Straight and curved stairlifts, through-floor and platform lifts, outdoor lifts, service and repairs |
| Able Plus Stairlifts Broombridge Business Centre 288 Bannow Road Dublin 7 Tel: 01 839 0262 Other locations: Nass, Co Kildare 087 807 9993 | Straight and curved stairlifts, reconditioned straight and curved stairlifts, service and repairs, rental of stairlifts |
| Access Stairs Ltd Unit 59 Park West Enterprise Centre Nangor Road Dublin 12 Tel: 01 460 0197 | Straight and curved stairlifts, outdoor lifts and wheelchair lifts, stairlift rental, reconditioned stairlifts, service and repairs to all makes and models |
| Accessco Ireland Northwood Santry Dublin 9 Tel: 01 513 4998 | Straight and curved indoor stairlifts, domestic through-floor indoor and outdoor platform lifts, reconditioned straight and curved stairlifts, service and repairs of stairlifts and platform lifts, rental of stairlifts |
| Acorn Stairlifts 11a Letterkenny Forte Retail Park Letterkenny Co Donegal Tel: 1800 936 565 | Straight and curved indoor stairlifts, reconditioned stairlifts |
| Adapted Living Unit 30 Eastlink Business Park Ballysimon Road Limerick Tel: 061 294529 Other locations: Tipperary 062 33975 | Straight and curved indoor stairlifts, through-floor lifts, platform lifts, reconditioned straight and curved stairlifts, service and repair of most makes of stairlifts, rental of stairlifts |
| Ambicare Group 28 Henry Street Limerick V94 X621 Tel: 061 991 999 and 1890 911 999 | Straight and curved indoor stairlifts, standing/perch stairlifts, outdoor stairlifts, through-floor lifts, platform lifts, reconditioned lifts, service and repairs, lift rental |
| Beechfield Stairlifts Clonminam Business Park Portlaoise Co Laois Tel: 1890 989 353 Other locations: Dublin 01 539 0004 Cork 021 233 9127 Limerick 061 512 162 Galway 091 392 778 Waterford 051 327 798 Portlaoise 057 868 6090 | Straight and curved stairlifts, outdoor stairlifts, service and repairs on Handicare stairlifts |
| BM Stairlifts Ltd Unit A, R&G Complex Naas Industrial Estate Naas Co Kildare Tel: 1890 837 274 | Straight and curved stairlifts, stand and perch stairlifts, outdoor stairlifts, stairlift rental, reconditioned stairlifts, service and repairs |
| Breffni Mobility Ltd Ballydurrow Virginia Co Cavan Tel: 049 854 8454 and 087 122 0000 Other locations: Dublin 087 121 5000 Galway 087 121 6000 Donegal 087 120 7000 | Straight and curved, indoor and outdoor stairlifts, service and repair new and reconditioned stairlifts |
| Cooley Healthcare Ltd 91 Kennelsfort Road Palmerstown Dublin 20 Tel: 01 547 0611 or 1850 211 667 | Straight and curved indoor stairlifts, reconditioned stairlifts, service and repair of stairlifts |
| Cuddihy Mobility Ltd Brittas Tullaroan Co Kilkenny Tel: 056 776 9121 | Straight and curved, indoor and outdoor stairlifts, reconditioned straight and curved stairlifts, service and repair of stairlifts |
| Disability Needs Unit 1 3 York Road Belfast BT15 3GU Tel: 048 9074 5333 | Straight and curved stairlifts, service and repair of stairlifts they have installed |
| Dolphin Stairlifts Galway Ltd Unit 3 Kilkerrin Park 4 Lisoban Industrial Estate Tuam Road Galway Tel: 091 584169 | Straight and curved stairlifts, service and repairs, rental of straight stairlifts |
| Goliath Lifts Well Road Nenagh Co Tipperary Tel: 067 37893 | Straight and curved, indoor and outdoor stairlifts, reconditioned stairlifts, service and repairs |
| Medical Mobility Unit 5B, The Horan Centre Clash Tralee Co Kerry Tel: 066 712 0088 | Straight and curved stairlifts, outdoor stairlifts, service and repairs |
| MMS Medical Ltd 51 Eastgate Drive Little Island Cork Tel: 021 461 8000 Other locations: Dublin 01 450 0582 Galway 091 768 868 | Straight and curved, indoor and outdoor stairlifts, through-floor lifts, short-rise lifts, platform lifts, Flexstep, internal and external lifts, reconditioned stairlifts, service and repairs, straight stairlift rental |
| O'Connor Carroll 6 Western Parkway Business Centre Lower Ballymount Road Dublin 12 Tel: 01 456 8000 Other locations: Glasnevin, Dublin 11 (01) 882 8442 | Straight and curved stairlifts, reconditioned stairlifts, service and repairs |
| Olympic Lifts Ltd 2 Lissue Walk Lisburn Co Antrim BT28 2LU Tel: | Straight and curved stairlifts, outdoor and indoor wheelchair lifts and vertical lifts, reconditioned stairlifts, service and repairs, stairlift rental |
| Pollock Lifts Ltd Unit 1, Sloefield Drive Trooperslane Industrial Park Carrickfergus Co Antrim BT38 8GX Tel:+44 (0)28 9336 8167 | Straight and curved, indoor and outdoor stairlifts, through-floor lifts, platform lifts, service and repairs |
| SIL Stairlifts Ireland Ltd 12 Elm Park Gort Road Ennis Co Clare Tel: 065 6842641 | Straight and curved stairlifts, reconditioned stairlifts, service and repairs |
| Western Mobility Unit 9, N5 Business Park Road Moneen Road Castlebar Co Mayo Tel: 094 902 4994 | Straight and curved, indoor and outdoor stairlifts, reconditioned stairlifts, stairlift rental |
