No, generally council permission is not required when installing a stair lift in Australia.

This is because generally, no major building works are required for installation. This means planning permission and upheaval is not required.

This may change in edge cases so if you have any doubts, talk to your installation company.

There are 5 main stages of a lift installation, from the initial inquiry and estimate, all the way up to the final safety checks. These are as follows:

Stage 1 – Discovery Session & Pricing Estimate

• Your elected lift company will provide estimated pricing for a lift based on plans or photos you may already have from a builder or architect. The extra safety & accessibility features you may need will most likely be accounted for in this estimation

Stage 2 – Site Visit & Survey

A routine visit from your lift installation company will be conducted on your property. This will help ensure that the exact requirements for your stair lift are understood while also helping to provide a more accurate estimation of the final price of the stair lift.

Stage 3 – Design & Manufacturing

Upon confirmation of the proposal of the Stair Lift, you will then proceed to the design stage of the process. Detailed drawings will be supplied and consulted with you, your architect, and your builder if required. Revisions will be provided until all parties are happy, upon which the finalised design will be made ready. Once approved and payment is received, the manufacturing of your home lift will commence.

Stage 4 – Delivery & Installation

Once the site is confirmed to be ready for installation, the lift will be delivered and installation will begin. Allow between 1 - 2 days for installation at max.

Stage 5 – Completion & Training

Once installation is complete, a final handover meeting will be arranged. This is primarily to provide training on how to use your new stair lift, what safety measures you need to keep in mind, owner and operator manuals as well as any servicing requirements.

No, unlike home lifts, commercial lifts, and platform lifts, a direct emergency phone line is not required for a stair lift.

Yes, often NDIS will be able to contribute to the cost of your Stair Lift. This depends on your plan and the amount of funding you have.

Stair Lifts generally fall under the following categories when it comes to making a claim:

– Home Modification

– Personal Mobility Equipment

– Assist Prod-Pers Care/Safety

It is important to check in with your Plan Manager to see what type of support you could get from the NDIS for a Stair Lift.

Medicare will generally not cover a stairlift, you can learn more about this in our Medicare & stairlift grants guide.

From our research, getting a Stair Lift in your home will generally cost between $4,500 AUD to $18,000 AUD. This depends on a range of factors, including but not limited to;

• The type of stair lift you require such as a straight, curved, or outdoor stair lift.

• The number of floors and stairs that the stair lift needs to travel. This is because the further distance required, the more rail needs to be attached to the stair lift, increasing the cost.

• The brand & model of the stair lift you purchase. Who you purchase your stair lift from can have a significant impact on the final price of your lift. It is important to compare different stair lift models on the market to ensure you are getting the best value for money.

Lifts For Homes only works with the best lift installation & manufacturing companies in the country.

Each company is vetted by our internal partnerships team to ensure that the quotes we provide are of the highest quality, ensuring that you receive the best Stair Lift experience possible.