Answer five quick questions. We match your needs against every major UK home lift brand and show the models that actually fit, with no allegiance to any manufacturer.
This finder gives independent guidance based on your answers and our cross-brand research. It is not affiliated with any manufacturer. Prices are indicative 2026 UK ranges, installed, and the right lift always depends on a proper survey of the person’s needs and the property. © UK Home Lifts. Free, independent home lift advice.
How the home lift finder works
Most home lift advice online comes from manufacturers, so it can only ever point you at one brand. This tool is different. We are an independent comparison site, so the finder weighs your answers against models from every major UK brand, including Stiltz, Lifton, Aritco, Cibes, Stannah, Terry and Wessex. It then shows the two or three that fit best, and tells you why.
What the finder looks at
Four things decide most of the shortlist. The first is how many floors you need to connect: self-supporting through-floor lifts link two floors, and to reach three or more you usually need a screw-driven cabin lift from Aritco, Cibes or Swift, or a Stiltz Trio. A wheelchair is the next big factor, since someone travelling seated needs a larger cabin and a ramped entrance, which rules several compact models out. Space matters less than people expect, because the smallest lifts take up little more than the floor area of an armchair. Budget then separates the affordable two-floor through-floor lifts from the pricier multi-floor and design-led cabins.
Typical 2026 price bands
As a rough guide, installed: a self-supporting through-floor lift for two floors runs from about £13,000 to £22,000, while a premium cabin or shaft lift that reaches several floors or takes a wheelchair runs from about £19,000 to £40,000 or more. Builder’s work to form the floor opening usually sits on top. Get a tailored figure with our home lift cost calculator, or read the full price guide.
A note on accuracy
Very few manufacturers publish fixed prices, because every lift is quoted after a survey. The figures here are indicative bands drawn from manufacturer starting prices and dealer estimates, and they exclude builder’s work. Treat them as a way to compare like with like, not as a quote. When you are ready, our finder hands off to free, no-obligation quotes from vetted UK installers.
Frequently asked questions
Is the home lift finder tied to one brand?
No. We are an independent comparison site, not a manufacturer. The finder compares models across every major UK brand and recommends whichever fits your needs best, even if that is not the cheapest or the best known.
Which home lift is best for a wheelchair user?
For a wheelchair user the strongest options are the Aritco HomeLift Access, the Cibes cabin lifts and the Stiltz Trio or Lifton Trio, along with through-floor models like the Stannah Uplift S3, Terry Harmony and Wessex VE. The finder will narrow these to the best fit for your space and budget.
What is the smallest home lift?
The smallest self-supporting lifts, such as the Stiltz Duo and the Aritco HomeLift Compact, take up roughly the floor area of an armchair, around half a square metre, so they suit very tight spaces.
Can a home lift reach three floors?
Yes. Screw-driven cabin lifts from Aritco, Cibes and Swift can serve several stops, and the Stiltz Trio and Lifton Trio reach three floors. Most through-floor lifts connect two floors only.
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