Can a Curved Stairlift Park Around a Corner?

One of the advantages of a curved stairlift is that the track doesn’t necessarily have to finish exactly at the top or bottom step.

Because the rail is designed around the staircase and the needs of the user, it can often continue past the main flight and park around a corner.

This is commonly achieved using what is known as an overrun.

What is a stairlift overrun?

An overrun simply means extending the stairlift track beyond the normal staircase.

At the top, the rail might continue around a landing or turn away from the staircase.

At the bottom, it can sometimes extend further into a hallway or around another section where space allows.

Why park the lift around a corner?

Moving the parked stairlift away from the main staircase can have several advantages.

It may:

• Leave more space for other people using the stairs
• Keep the chair away from a doorway
• Provide a better position for getting on or off
• Allow the stairlift to be stored less prominently

The exact benefit depends completely on the home.

How far can the track continue?

Technically, a curved stairlift track can continue quite a long distance beyond the main stairs if there’s a genuine reason for doing so.

Obviously there are practical limits around cost, track length, battery capacity and the layout of the property.

But the track doesn’t simply have to stop because the staircase itself ends.

Does this work with straight stairlifts?

Straight stairlifts have fewer options because the track runs in one straight line.

Some straight systems can still extend beyond the stairs, but going around a corner generally requires a curved rail.

You can see our curved stairlift options here.

Planning the parking position

Where the lift parks should ideally be considered during the original survey.

A properly designed parking point should be convenient for the user without unnecessarily blocking hallways, doors or normal use of the staircase.

Final thoughts

Yes, a curved stairlift can absolutely be designed to park around a corner.

An overrun allows the rail to continue beyond the main staircase and gives considerably more flexibility over where the chair finishes its journey.

If you’d like to explore what’s possible on your staircase, Trent Stairlifts can design curved solutions throughout Nottingham and the East Midlands. You can request a free quote here.

Curved stairlift overruns – FAQs

Can a curved stairlift park away from the stairs?

Yes. An extended track or overrun can often provide an alternative parking position.

What is an overrun?

It is a section of track that continues beyond the normal top or bottom of the staircase.

Can the track go around a corner?

Yes, curved systems can be designed to do this.

Why would you need an overrun?

It can improve access, free staircase space or provide a better getting-on/off point.

Can an overrun be very long?

Potentially, although practical limits depend on the model and overall layout.

Does it cost more?

Additional track and more complex design can increase the overall price.