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Stairlifts Explained: Straight vs Curved and What to Expect

By Icon Rehab22 April 20266 min read

A stairlift can be the single change that lets someone stay in the home they love.

Straight vs curved stairlifts

A straight stairlift runs on a single rail and can usually be fitted within a day. A curved stairlift is custom-built to follow bends.

Key differences

Straight — single rail, fast fitting
Curved — bespoke rail, made to measure
Both — powered swivel & battery backup

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