Independent home lift research — UK, 2026
Every lift type.
Every UK brand.
Every published price.
Compared properly.
Home lifts cost £13,000 to £55,000 installed in 2026. See where each type and brand really lands, then get free quotes from suppliers covering your postcode.
Prices reconciled 20 August 2026 · tracker updated monthlyWe don't sell lifts. That's rather the point.
No showroom, no sales team. Just the numbers, with a link to where each one came from.
22 models tracked
Every current model sold in the UK, specs taken from the manufacturers' own sheets.
See the market report95 sourced prices
Captured from 34 publishers, each recorded verbatim with a link to where it appeared.
Open the price tracker9 brands. £0 commission.
All nine are covered and none of them pays us. Nothing here is a sales pitch.
How we workFree quotes, in three steps
You tell us the property.
Postcode, number of floors, and who'll be using the lift. Two minutes, no phone call.
We pass it to suppliers.
Your details go to installers that cover your postcode, not a national call-centre list.
They quote you directly.
Each supplier arranges a survey and gives you a written quote. Nobody can price a lift accurately without measuring the space, so treat any "instant price" elsewhere with suspicion.
Free, no obligation. Once you order, a straightforward installation typically takes 3–5 days. Your supplier does that work, not us.
Start now: tell us the property
No reviews carousel. Just what we found.
We'd rather show you the research than invent testimonials. Four findings from our own published data:
Prices most brands won't print
Four of nine brands publish any price; we publish installed bands for every type and brand, dated, with the source linked.
See 2026 pricesFunding, checked in minutes
Disabled Facilities Grants run up to £30,000 in England, £36,000 in Wales and £35,000 in Northern Ireland, and lifts for disabled users are usually 0% VAT. Our checker tells you where you stand in five questions.
Check grants & fundingWeigh it against the alternative
Staying put with a lift is often cheaper than moving or residential care. We did the sums, with sources.
Lift vs cost of careAn information site, not a lift company
UK Homelifts is an independent information and comparison site for the UK home lift market. We don't sell, supply, install or service lifts, and we take no commission from any brand. We publish installed prices, model specifications and brand comparisons built from primary sources: manufacturer spec sheets and price lists, published installer quotes, government grant guidance, and the reconditioned lifts actually listed for sale each month. Every price band we publish is dated, and each page carries the date it was last reviewed.
Questions people actually ask
Who are UK Homelifts?
An independent research and comparison site for the UK home lift market, run by an editorial team, not a manufacturer, dealer or installer. We publish prices, specifications and comparisons so you can work out what a lift is likely to cost and which type fits your home. More about us.
How much does a home lift cost in 2026?
Between £13,000 and £55,000 installed, depending on type: through-floor lifts run £13,000–£28,000, electric £18,000–£40,000, vacuum £20,000–£45,000 and traction £25,000–£55,000. Reconditioned lifts start around £8,000. Full 2026 price guide.
Do you install lifts?
No. We don't sell, supply, install or service lifts, and we take no commission. When you ask for quotes, suppliers that cover your postcode contact you directly. The contract, survey and installation are entirely between you and them. How quotes work.
How do the free quotes work?
You tell us the property and floors, we pass the details to installers in your area, and they contact you to arrange a survey and written quote. It's free, and we're not paid by anyone in the chain. Get free quotes.
Can I get a grant or VAT relief?
Possibly. Disabled Facilities Grants run up to £30,000 in England, £36,000 in Wales and £35,000 in Northern Ireland (Scotland works differently, covering at least 80% of eligible costs for essential adaptations). Lifts supplied for disabled users are usually zero-rated for VAT. Our five-question checker gives you a personalised answer. Check grants & funding.
Should I get a stairlift instead?
A stairlift runs along your staircase and costs a fraction of a home lift; a home lift travels vertically between floors and takes a wheelchair. Which is right depends on the user, the house and the budget. See the full comparison.
How long does installation take?
Once you've ordered, a straightforward home lift installation typically takes 3–5 days, carried out by your supplier. Compact through-floor models can be quicker. The installation process.
More questions? Start with the research hub.
Help & advice
Our latest guides, dated and sourced.