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How much will your lift cost?
A free calculator for stairlifts, accessible bathrooms and home lifts in Ireland. Answer a few questions and get an estimate in 60 seconds, with the grant context.
How accurate are these calculators?
The numbers are based on typical 2026 Irish installer pricing, drawn from current market data across the main brands and installer networks. Real quotes vary by ±15 to 20% because lifts are sensitive to specifics, staircase shape, brand chosen, finish specification, and the size of the property.
The calculator gives you a planning baseline. It does not replace a site survey. Your council may also ask for a written quote for the work, and some set the grant from their own standard costs instead. You get any quotes yourself, from installers you choose.
Why we built it
Most installer websites won't tell you what their lifts cost without first putting you on the phone with sales. That's frustrating when you're researching for an elderly parent. We think a clear estimate helps you make a better decision faster, so we built a free calculator with no email gating.
Combined with the eligibility checker, you get a clear picture of your real out-of-pocket cost in about a minute, with no calls, emails, or pressure.
What affects the cost of a lift in Ireland
Two homes rarely get the same quote, even for the same lift. These are the things that move the price most.
Stairlifts. A straight staircase is the cheapest fit. A curved staircase needs a custom-bent rail, which is the single biggest cost jump and often doubles the price. After that it is the make and model, and extras like a powered swivel seat or an outdoor weatherproof model.
Accessible bathrooms. Swapping a bath for a level-access shower is the common job. Cost rises with the amount of replumbing, full re-tiling, a widened doorway, and whether the floor needs to be re-laid to drain properly.
Home and platform lifts. These are the biggest spend. Price depends on how many floors, whether it is a through-floor model or an enclosed cabin, the travel height, and the building work needed to form the opening between floors.
Frequently asked questions
Does the estimate include VAT?
The figures are a guide to the typical fitted price. Always confirm whether a real quote is shown including or excluding VAT, as it makes a real difference on the bigger jobs.
Why is my estimate higher than prices I have seen advertised?
Advertised "from" prices are usually a straight stairlift on a simple staircase with no extras. Our estimate reflects a realistic fitted job. Curved rails, outdoor units and powered options all add to it.
Does the calculator factor in the grant?
The home estimate shows grant context, but for your exact percentage and maximum use the eligibility checker. The grant is worked out on the approved cost set by the council: its own estimate of a reasonable cost, or the actual cost if that is lower. A dearer quote does not raise it.
Do I still need quotes?
Usually. Your council decides. Some ask for one or two written quotes, and some, such as Galway City, Limerick and Waterford, set the grant from their own standard costs. You get any quotes yourself from installers you choose, so the calculator is just for planning.
Want to see what the grant covers for you?
Skip ahead to the eligibility checker. Enter your household income, get instant clarity on the % covered and your maximum grant.
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