Stair Lift Cost & Buying Guide

Stair Lifts in Portland, OR: Cost, Straight vs. Curved & Installation

All In One Mobility is a Bruno stair lift dealer serving the Portland, OR area, offering straight and curved stair lifts with professional installation and a full year of service included. Bruno stair lifts aren’t sold as a self-install product — our licensed technicians handle everything from your in-home assessment through installation and ongoing maintenance.

This guide covers the difference between straight and curved stair lifts, what affects cost, what installation looks like, and how our service and maintenance program works.

Straight vs. Curved Stair Lifts: Which Do You Need?

The type of stair lift you need comes down to your staircase, not your preference.

• Straight stair lifts run on a rail that mounts directly to a single, uninterrupted flight of stairs — no landings, turns, or bends. They’re typically quicker to install since the rail is a standard length.
• Curved stair lifts use a custom-fabricated rail built to match a staircase with a landing, turn, or bend. Because the rail is made to order for your specific staircase, curved lifts take longer to install and cost more than straight models.

Not sure which one your staircase needs? A quick photo or an in-home visit is usually all it takes to tell.

How Much Does a Stair Lift Cost?

Stair lift pricing depends mainly on a few factors:

• Straight vs. curved rail — curved rails are custom-built for your staircase and cost more than standard straight rails.
• Indoor vs. outdoor — outdoor stair lifts use weather-resistant components and typically cost more than indoor models.
• Rail length — longer staircases require more rail.
• Added features — battery backup, a folding rail/seat, a swivel seat at the top landing, and remote controls can affect the total.

As with elevators, we don’t quote stair lifts off a price list — we assess your staircase and give you an accurate number. Schedule a free in-home assessment.

Installation Timeline & What to Expect

1. In-home assessment — we measure your staircase and confirm straight vs. curved.
2. Rail fabrication (curved lifts only) — curved rails are custom-built to your staircase’s exact measurements, which adds lead time compared to straight lifts.
3. Installation day — our technicians install the rail, carriage, and seat, and test the lift.
4. Walkthrough — we show you and your family how to operate and charge the lift safely.

Unlike a home elevator, most stair lift installations don’t require a building permit — one reason stair lifts are often the faster path to a mobility solution.

Service & Annual Maintenance

Every stair lift we install comes with a year of service included. Bruno stair lifts run on battery power with a trickle charge from the wall, so they continue to work even during a power outage. Standard safety features include a seatbelt, obstruction sensors that stop the lift if something’s in the way, and a swivel seat that locks in place at the top landing for a safer transfer on and off.

Stair Lifts vs. Platform Lifts

A stair lift requires transferring from a wheelchair or scooter to the lift’s seat, which isn’t an option for everyone. If you use a wheelchair and need to remain seated throughout the ride, a platform (wheelchair) lift is usually the better fit. See our Platform Lift category.

Our Stair Lift Products

Stair Lift category  •  Bruno Elan Indoor Straight  •  Bruno Elite Curved  •  Bruno Elite Straight