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Staircase Measurement Calculator for Stairlifts

Use this calculator to estimate rail length and identify whether your staircase requires a straight or curved stairlift. Final measurements are confirmed during a professional in-home assessment.

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Count the steps from bottom floor to top floor.
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Typical is ~7–8 inches.
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Typical is ~9–11 inches.
If there’s a bend/landing/curve, choose the second option.
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Add extra space if you want the rail to extend onto the top landing.

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Rick Gunther
Mark was very responsive to my initial inquiry and visited our home promptly and gave us a quote on a straight stairlift for my mom. There was no pressure and no long presentation, just the facts. He was able to send William to our house within 2 days and had the stairlift installed within a couple of hours. William was very pleasant to deal with and even demonstrated how everything worked. All in all, I would recommend Mark and his team at The Stair Lift Store for your mobility needs.
Rick & Elaine Gunther
Response from the owner:Hi Rick - thank you for your review! I will be sure to pass your kind words on to William as well. Thank you for choosing us for your stair lift. And if you ever need anything else in regards to your lift please don't hesitate to reach out
Al DeMarco
Last summer my brother's wife passed suddenly. They had a chairlift that my brother wanted removed as quickly as possible. One call to The Stairlift Store and Mark took care of everything. Pleasantly, professionally and with empathy and compassion for my brother's situation. We could not be more thankful and grateful to Mark and his team.
We would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone needing the services that they offer.
Response from the owner:Hi Al - thank you for taking the time to write this review. I'm glad we were able to help you out and make things hassle free during this challenging time for you and your family. Have a great day :)
David Lailey
Very patient and knowledgeable. Truly a pleasure to work with. Fixed my problem over the phone and free of charge.
Response from the owner:Hi David - glad we were able to help with your stair lift. If anything comes up again please don't hesitate to call!
jim ironside
Everything has been done as promised! Frank done a great job on the install. The job was done fast and very profenally!super friendly people to work with! great job Frank!
Response from the owner:Hi Jim, thank you for the review. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Frank. If you ever need anything else from us regarding your stairlift please don't hesitate to reach out.
Drew Buchanan
Mark was very easy to work with selling our Acorn stairlifts. He was very polite and asked if we could drive them to his business. He ended up giving us more money than we asked, for our troubles. Highly recommend working with Mark and supporting a local business.
Response from the owner:Thanks Drew - really appreciate the review. And Thank you for dropping off the lifts. Have a great day
Greg Hyland
Mark came and installed my chair on Christmas Eve day... above and beyond what I expected! The chairlift has really changed my life. I cal it the Rocket Chair (even though it really doesn't go fast... it just sounds like it does!).
Response from the owner:Hi Greg, thank you for your review! Glad we were able to get this to you just before Christmas. Sounds fun "Rocket Chair" we may have to start using that term! If you ever ned anything regarding your stairlift just reach out. Thank you!
Gary MacKay
We had the Stairlift Store install our stairlift just prior to my wife's knee replacement surgery back in August. The service from start to finish was absolutely first rate. Mark arrived at our home and provided a very reasonable quote and shortly after arranged for it's installation. Everything was very smooth and the product worked perfectly. I would absolutely recommend this company to anyone considering having one installed in their home.
The professionalism, the quality, the service and the price were all outstanding. I am giving Stairlift Store a 5 Star rating.

Gary MacKay
Mississauga, Ontario
Response from the owner:Thank you very much, Gary! We’re glad we could install your stairlift in time for your wife’s knee replacement and help make her recovery safer and easier at home. If you ever need anything else regarding your stair lift you know how to reach us!
Barbara Aussem
I highly recommend The Stairlift Store! My chair has been a great help in keeping me mobile in my home, and Mark is very responsive anytime I have questions or any issues come up. His friendly demeanour and sense of humour are an added bonus!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Barbara! We’re so happy to hear your stairlift has been a great help in keeping you mobile at home. We are always here if you have any questions or need support with your stair lift.
Alicia Niles
WOW! I didn't actually purchase from Mark but I was getting the run around from every company I tried and crazy high installation quotes. Mark took the time to give me great information, resources and ideas. His help was of tremendous value.
Response from the owner:Hi Alicia - Glad we were able to help give you some good information regarding stairlifts!
Doug S.
I had a great experience working with Marc at the Stairlift Store. I needed a few extra brackets for my Acorn stairlift, and Marc went out of his way to help me—even though it was a relatively small request. His willingness to take the time, answer questions, and make sure I had exactly what I needed really stood out.

On top of that, the quality of his work is excellent. It’s refreshing to deal with someone who truly cares about doing the job right and supporting their customers. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Marc and the Stairlift Store to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality stairlift service and installation.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review! We’re really glad Mark could help you with the brackets for your Acorn stairlift and make sure you had exactly what you needed. We truly appreciate your kind words about our stairlift service and quality of work. Thanks again for the recommendation — it means a lot to us!
K M
Update…..had parent move in with us. Mark and the gang were amazing. They moved both lifts from Moms house to ours with care and had her set up in no time. Thanks so much!!!

Great price and even better service!! We called Mark and he came out right away, measured and quoted an exact price...no surprises. My parents had two units installed and are thrilled! Mark had the units installed right away for them. John and Adam were both great! My parents can now safely stay in their home. Thank you Mark for all of your help! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you and your company!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review and update! We’re so glad we could safely move and reinstall your stairlifts and get everything set up quickly for your family. It’s great to hear your parents are happy and able to stay safe at home with their stair lift. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation — it means a lot to our team!
Peter Weber
These guys are top notch.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Peter - if you ever need anything else from us regarding your stairlift please don't hesitate to reach out
Liam Boulay
Mark is a very kind a knowledgeable guy. He was able to provide me with valuable information on how to go about selling my stairlift.
Response from the owner:Hi Liam - thanks for the review. Glad I was able to provide a bit of help for you to sell your stairlift. Have a nice day
Noah Marshall
Working with Mark and his team has been a pleasure, highly recommend reaching out for assistance!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the review, Noah. And appreciate you leaving a review - I'm glad we were able to assist with your stairlift. Thanks again
Jacob
Great working with the Stairlift Store! Completely professional and it's amazing that they buy back older lifts!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the review, Jacob. Glad you found our service professional, and helpful that we buy back older stairlifts. If you ever need anything in the future please don't hesitate to reach out.
Jackie Munroe
These people are so kind and understanding. I totally recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank you Jackie - if you ever need to reach out again for anything regarding your stairlift please don't hesitate. Thanks again
Caroline Marshall Realtor
As a caregiver for my mom, I can’t say enough about the outstanding experience we had with this chairlift installation company. From the very first call, their team was kind, responsive, and truly understood the urgency of our situation. Communication was clear and consistent, and they went above and beyond to make the entire process stress-free for us.

The installation was completed quickly and professionally, with great care taken to ensure Mom’s comfort and safety. The technicians were respectful, patient, and took the time to explain how everything worked.

It’s rare to find a company that combines efficiency with genuine compassion — and this team truly does. The difference this chairlift has made in my mom’s daily life is incredible. Highly recommended for anyone looking for dependable, caring service.

— Caroline Marshall
Response from the owner:Thank you, Caroline, for your wonderful review. We’re very glad to hear that our team’s quick response, clear communication, and compassionate approach made the stairlift installation process easier for you and your mom. Knowing the stairlift is already improving her day-to-day comfort means a lot to us. If you ever need anything — support, maintenance, or questions — we’re here to help. Thank you again for choosing us.
Fervin
If your looking for a stairlift the search is over. Mark and his team are very professional and communicate clearly. From install date to de-install they were very responsive. Fair prices as well!

Thank you Mark and the stairlift team for making it easy!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Fervin! We’re glad we could make your stair lift install and removal smooth and stress-free. We always aim to provide clear communication, professional service, and fair pricing. We really appreciate your kind words!
Michele
We contacted Marc for a quote on a stairlift, his quick response and detailed quote quickly lead us to go ahead and purchase the stairlift for my elderly parents.
The turn around was less then 24 hrs and we had an awesome stairlift installed in their 3 level home.
William was so kind and patient explaing the stairlift to my parents in a way they comprehend, after he installed it,(in 2 hours). I would highly recommend them. Thank you for making this life changing process so awesome!
5 Stars!
Response from the owner:Thanks, Michele! We’re so glad we could provide a quick quote and install your parents’ stair lift smoothly. And I will be sure to pass your kind words on to William as well! We aim to make every stair lift installation and service easy and stress-free. We really appreciate your recommendation! If you ever need anything else regarding your stair lift please don't hesitate to reach out!
Rita
Great experience and super fast! So happy with the installation of 2 stair lifts for my mom. Mark knew our urgency and got the job done the day after contacting him. (Two separate times ) Installation was quick and clean with William. He was very informative and took the time to demonstrate the stairlift to my mom. Very satisfied:)
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Rita! We’re so glad we could help with your mom’s stair lift installations and get everything set up quickly. I will also be sure to pass your kind words on to William! I'm glad that we were able to make the process smooth and stress-free, and it’s great to hear you were happy with the service. We really appreciate your kind words! If you need anything else regarding your stair lifts in the future please don't hesitate to contact us!
Rod Elliott
I think the best thing anyone can say about a business is that they are trustworthy and competent. Mark and his crew (William) who installed the unit are just that, in spades. I'm glad I called them doing so saved my mom money. Five stars for sure. Thanks guys.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Rod! We really appreciate your kind words. And I'll be sure to pass them on to William as well. I'm glad were able to install the stair lift and help your mom save some money along the way. It means a lot to hear you found our team trustworthy and dependable — that’s exactly what we aim for with every stair lift service.
Harold Lovell
mark from your stairlift store was more then professional he took the time to explain all options and understood our position of living on retirement income he was able to obtain a used stairlift chair at a much more affordable cost we are truly grateful thanks again
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, Harold! We’re really glad we were able to help find the right stair lift option for your home and budget. We know how important it is to keep things affordable, and we’re happy you had a great experience with our service. Thanks again for choosing The Stairlift Store!
Heather Coe-Goulet
Such great service and equipment!
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Heather! Please don't hesitate to reach out in the future for anything regarding your stair lift!
David Cullen
All I can say is amazing. Both of my parents are not able to manage stairs. Today I was at the house and Dad had tried to contact Acorn Canada for 3 days with no response even though they pay 1400.00 a year for a maintenance plan. I thought I found an emergency number for Acorn but it was Mark from the stairlift store. He walked me thru a simple repair and the lift is working ok until we get a proper repair. Mark is incredible and once we are done with out Acorn contract we will use him from now on. Thank you Mark
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, David! We’re really glad we were able to help get your parents’ stair lift working again and walk you through the quick fix. Reliable stair lift service makes all the difference, and we appreciate your kind words and trust. We’ll be happy to help your family with any future stair lift needs!
Wayne Arthur
Thank you Mark for going over and above in trying to solve my dad's chairlift problem unfortunately it needs to be reprogrammed , but thank you for figuring that out for us saved another of a serviceman having to come out and waste his time trying to figure it out now hopefully he can come and reset it so my dad can have his chair back. Thanking you very much debbie
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re happy we could help troubleshoot your dad’s stair lift issue and save an extra service visit. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! And if you have any further questions regarding your stair lift please don't hesitate to reach out.
John S
All of the staff at the Stairlift Store are professional, timely, and efficient. They made this necessary piece of equipment, a wonderful addition to the needs of my parents from installation to removal. Personally, I would highly endorse the Stairlift Store. You will be more than satisfied.
Response from the owner:Thanks so much, John! We’re really glad to hear you had a great experience with your stair lift install and service. Our team always aims to make things easy and stress-free for families, I'm glad to know your parents are happy with the result.
Vonne maclam
Mark gave me all the accurate info I needed. Was very upfront and guided me in the best direction for the product that met my needs. His technicians that came to install the stairlift was very knowledgeable and very professional. This is a great company to deal with. 10 out of 10 for sure. Thank you so much.
Response from the owner:Hi Vonne, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team here. We strive to provide the best service and install for stairlifts - and are always 100% up front about all the costs and details - so that you can be as certain as possible before making this decision. If you have any questions in the future regarding your stair lift please don't hesitate to reach out.
J O
WOW! What an amazing team. My Acorn Stairlift, as for many people, is a lifeline and at around 10:30 this morning it came to a stop. Yeah, wouldn't move. Did the usual reset and checked that nothing was stuck under the chair, but no joy. At 11:00 I phoned The Stairlift Store for service. This week possibly? Within 24 hours perhaps? But less than an hour later super-tech FC phoned to say he would be at our door in Guelph in the next 30 minutes. Talk about relief, this was amazing service.

Problem diagnosed and fix completed. This really helpful and pleasant gentleman checked to make sure other likely culprits were functioning as they should and then did a return test run to confirm he was satisfied.

Satisfied? My partner and I were delighted. What fantastic service. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
JO and MO
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are happy that we were able to help diagnose the issue with your stairlift. We know it's a big deal when the chair lift stops working! If you have any questions regarding your stairlift in the future please don't hesitate to reach out
Johanne Chamberlain
I called this morning, they came within 30 minutes, and hour later the stair lift was installed. Very professional and friendly . I have never had service that great. Awesome.
Response from the owner:Hi Johanne, Thank you for writing this review. Glad to hear you were pleased with our level of service. We always try to do our best. If you have any questions regarding your stairlift please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you
Peter Southall
Sunday service request responded to promptly after a mishap Saturday evening. You can’t really expect much better than that.
Response from the owner:Hi Peter - thanks for your review. We try to do our best providing stairlift service as quickly as possible. We know having the stairlift available for use is important!
Joseph DeOliveira
Service from Justin was/is top notch. Second to none!!
Gerry DC
We were recommended to contact the Stairlift Store by a family member that had been happy with their service. Mark provided prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable advice to help us acquire a reconditioned stairlift. We had an installation appointment set up for a few days later, but Mark called back and said that Glen, the installation and service technician, would be willing to come in a couple days earlier on a Saturday, if that was helpful. That was a tremendous help, and Glen provided a quick, clean, professional, and friendly service install. He demonstrated how to use the stairlift, watched to make sure our family member could use it properly, and even came back inside before leaving, to answer a few more usage questions. We were very impressed, have had no issues with it, and guests with some mobility issues have also had a chance to use the stairlift when visiting. We highly recommend Mark and his Team!
Response from the owner:Hi Gerry, Thank you taking the time to leave such a kind and detailed review. I will also be sure to pass your kind words on to Glenn as well - he's an excellent member of our team. That's great to hear that we were recommended by a family member. We take pride in providing trustworthy and quality service to all our customers. If you ever need anything else regarding your stairlift please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you
RB
I found all of the staff at The Stairlift Store from sales to installation to be professional & compassionate. The recommended stairlift met our needs perfectly.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review. I'm glad we were able to meet your needs regarding your stairlift. We strive to provide professional and caring service everyday!
Christine Davey
Excellent experience dealing with Mark and the Stairlift store. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Hi Christine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad to hear you had an excellent experience with us for your stairlift. Please don't hesitate to reach out anytime if you need any further assistance with your stairlift. Have a nice day
Nancy Armstrong
Frank who installed our stairlift was prompt and professional and very polite.
Job well done.
I have already recommended your company to another person.
Margaret Armstrong
Response from the owner:Hi Margaret & Nancy, Thank you for the kind review. I will be sure to pass your kind words on to Frank as well. If you ever need anything else regarding your stairlift - or just have a question please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you
Vincenzo LoGiudice
Great customer service! Mark was wonderful!
Just drove to Burlington and the guy hooked us up! Your a life saviour !
Response from the owner:Hi Vincenzo, Thank you for your kind review, and for trusting us to take care of you and your stairlift. If you have any further questions about your stairlift just reach out. Thank you
BTC
They go above and beyond right from the first phone call to get a quote, to installation and service is exceptional.
Definitely a reputable caring and honest company to deal with.
Response from the owner:Thank you taking the time to write a review. We're so happy you had a great experience with us for your stairlift!
Wendy Soyka
I would highly recommend The Stairlift Store for anyone requiring in home assistance with mobility. Glen did an amazing job in installing our lift - understanding of our needs and beautiful results which were up in running in a few hours. It has made all the difference in my navigating around our home comfortably. Thank you Mark and Glen!
Response from the owner:Hi Wendy. Thank you for your review. I will be sure to pass your kind words on to Glen as well. Thank you for choosing us for your stair lift and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions in the future.
Rick Williamson
If there is ever a Saint of chairlifts,Mark definitely has my vote! He can translate DYI garble into chairlift geekspeak with amazing ease.Unruffled,courteous,understanding same day service with a price that was virtually non existent.Thank you again Mark for being the nice guy I was told you were.
Tina De Feo
If you are looking to install a stairlift I highly recommend The Stairlift Store. Mark was polite and professional. Quickly returned my phone calls and messages. He was patient in answering all the questions we had.
Frank did a great job installing the 2 stairlifts and explained step by step how to use it.
Kevin White
After being ignored by Acorn for 2 hours, by luck I called the stairlift store and left a message. Within minutes ON A SATURDAY Mark called me back and came by within the hour to help me out. He gave me a work around so my mother would not be put at risk. Best service call rate. Half the Acorn cost. You want to do business here. Best in class.
This the second review:
So Mark saved the day once again. My 97 year old mother got stuck in the basement. Lucky there is a phone to call me. So I came running.
After some words with Mark I was able to understand the problem and come up with a solution on my own. I called him back to report my success so he will have a solution in his back pocket for an unusual problem. I rarely post a review but I can't say enough good things about the stair lift store.
Response from the owner:Hi Kevin, Glad we were able to help with your acorn lift. If you have any other questions about your stairlift don't hesitate to reach out.
Trivéa Isaacs
Heartfelt appreciation to Mark at the Stairlift Store. My mother's stairlift (installed 15+ years ago) suddenly stopped working. The battery was fully charged, the safety sensors were responsive, yet the unit did not display any error codes and would not move in spite of my husband's best efforts. We left a detailed message at the Stairlift Store, and Mark returned our call within 15 minutes. He patiently walked my husband through several steps, diagnosed the problem, and guided us through the resolution. We are extremely grateful to Mark for his support. Mark cares about people, and we would whole-heartedly recommend him and the Stairlift Store to anyone. Exceptional Customer Service!
Annika Parker
Friendly and helpful! Mark took my phone call on a Saturday and help me trouble shoot issues with my mum's stairlift- (I wasn't even sure where it had purchased it from, but he helped me regardless)
Saved me an expensive service call!
Definitely recommend the Stairlift Store!
Christine Rbion
Big shout out to William from The Stairlift Store for superior customer service. He arrived to troubleshoot my parent's Stairlift and found it was in working order. He took the time to answer all questions and let my dad do a test run on the unit. William was so friendly and patient while re-educating the family on the correct operation including when to use the remote. His clear communication and personable manner made our experience fantastic. The owner Mark has great employees.
gare black
Thank you to the staf at The Stairlift Store for there prompt and concise response to our needs.
Joe Murphy
I would very much recommend Mark and the Stairlift Store. I was able to get Mark to do a home inspection and provide a quote and then arrange installation on the same day. Totally amazing. The installation went fantastic. Like I said to the installation technician, I should have called Mark a year ago. My mother is going to love her new stairlift.
Response from the owner:Hi Joe. Thank you for your kind review. I am so glad you're happy with the stair lift we provided - and I hope your Mom is pleased too. If you have any future questions regarding your stair lift please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you.
Mike Sharples
You guys are life savers. The call and installation in one day.👍😊
Response from the owner:Hi Mike - glad we were able to help and provide a quick turnaround with your stair lift. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Lynne Neyers
I phoned all worried about my stairlift. It had stop working. Mark arranged on a Friday afternoon to have my machine serviced. Frank, the service person came by 3 pm. He was polite, professional, and still had a sense of humour on a Friday afternoon on his last call of.the day. Thank you Frank!!!You can not go wrong with this company. Excellent, kind,and professional owner and technicians. I have been a client since 2018, and they have always stood behind their equipment. You will feel you are in capable, caring hands.
Lynne Neyers
Response from the owner:Hi Lynne. Thank you for your kind review. I'm glad to hear that Frank was able to help with your stair lift. I will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. Thank you for trusting us with all your stair lift needs since 2018.
Steve Watt
The Stairlift Store proved to be a customer focused supplier of stairlifts. I recently had the pleasure of dealing with Mark for replacement parts for my Mother's lift. They were understanding and professional and went above and beyond my expectations. Thank you for your kind assistance, Mark.
Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Hi Steve - thank you for your kind review. Glad we were able to assist with the replacement parts for your Mom's stair lift. Please don't hesitate to reach out in the future if you need anything else.
L F
For excellent customer care and expedient quality workmanship, the StairLift Store does not disappoint. Kudos to the team! We received our quote in the morning and by mid-afternoon our stairlift was installed with perfection!
Thank you, Mark and Frank! We couldn't be more pleased!
~Filice family
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words. I will be sure to pass them on to Frank as well. Thank you for choosing us for your stairlift. And if you have any questions in the future please don't hesitate to reach out.