Can a Stairlift Stop at an Intermediate Landing?

Some staircases cover more than one flight or have a useful landing halfway between floors.

Rather than travelling directly from the bottom to the final destination, customers sometimes ask whether the stairlift can stop at that intermediate level.

With the right curved stairlift system, the answer is yes.

Curved stairlifts can be designed with intermediate stops

Because a curved stairlift track is designed specifically around the staircase, an additional stopping position can be incorporated where required.

The user can travel to the intermediate landing, get off, and later continue to the next floor.

Why would you need an intermediate stop?

There are several possible reasons:

• A bedroom or room may be accessed from the middle landing
• The staircase may serve three storeys
• Different users may need access to different floors
• The landing may provide the most convenient transfer point

The stopping arrangement can be considered as part of the overall curved track design.

What about straight stairlifts?

A normal straight stairlift travels along a single straight rail and stops at the end of that rail.

If the track finishes at a landing, the seat can swivel so the user gets off safely.

However, straight stairlifts are not generally designed to pass an intermediate landing and then continue around another flight.

That normally requires a curved system.

Can the stairlift also continue to another floor?

Yes.

A custom curved stairlift can stop at an intermediate level and then continue along the track to the next storey.

This can be particularly useful in taller properties.

Charging needs to be considered

Depending on the system, charging positions need to be included where appropriate.

The manufacturer and installer will design the track and electrical system around the intended stopping points.

Final thoughts

Yes, a curved stairlift can be designed to stop at an intermediate landing.

It’s one of the advantages of having a track built specifically around the staircase rather than being restricted to a single straight rail.

If your home has multiple flights or unusual landing arrangements, Trent Stairlifts can assess the options throughout Nottingham and the East Midlands. Request a free quote here.

Intermediate stairlift stops – FAQs

Can a stairlift stop halfway upstairs?

A curved stairlift can be designed with an intermediate stopping position.

Can it then continue further upstairs?

Yes, if the track is designed to serve another level.

Can straight stairlifts have intermediate stops?

Normal straight lifts stop at the end of their rail and don’t continue around another flight.

Can a stairlift serve three floors?

Yes, suitable curved systems can potentially serve several levels.

Does an intermediate stop need planning from the beginning?

Ideally yes, so the track and stopping positions can be designed correctly.

Can the seat swivel at the intermediate landing?

Suitable systems can be configured to allow safe access at the stopping point.