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Handicare Freecurve Stairlift: Features and Prices

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A Slim Single-Rail Curved Stairlift

The Handicare Freecurve follows your staircase on a slim, discreet single tubular rail less than 8 cm across. Each rail is made to measure for your staircase.

Options include a two-way powered swivel that turns the seat during travel, a powered footrest with an LED light, and an active seat that helps you sit down and stand up.

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Handicare Freecurve Prices

Every price is a starting price that includes installation, VAT and a parts and labour warranty (3 years on new, 2 years on reconditioned). Your exact price depends on your staircase and the options you choose, and we confirm it in writing after a free home survey.

Handicare Freecurve prices, fully installed and including VAT
Handicare Freecurve, new from £5,295
Handicare 4000 (twin rail), new from £5,895

Qualifying customers can buy VAT-free and pay less than the prices shown.

Handicare Freecurve Specifications

Handicare Freecurve specifications
Staircase type Curved, including bends and landings
Maximum user weight 125 kg (19 stone 10 lb)
Rail Single tubular rail, under 8 cm in diameter, made to measure
Narrow bends Suits bends or landings down to 690 mm wide with the two-way powered swivel
Seats Alliance, Elegance or Classic
Active seat Optional lift-and-tilt seat to help you sit and stand (not on the Classic seat)
Footrest Optional powered footrest with LED light
Parking Optional 90° or 180° parking position
Charging Charge points at the top and bottom of the stairs
Controls Armrest control plus two remote controls

Figures are from the manufacturer’s published information. We confirm what fits your stairs at the free survey.

Key Features

Slim Single Rail

A tubular rail under 8 cm across that blends in with your staircase.

Powered Swivel Option

An optional two-way powered swivel turns the seat as it travels to keep your knees clear on tight bends.

Active Seat Option

Lifts and tilts to help you sit down and stand up.

Powered Footrest

An optional powered footrest with a built-in LED light.

Flexible Parking

Optional 90° or 180° parking to keep the stairs clear.

Made to Measure

Each rail is built from a survey of your staircase.

Is the Handicare Freecurve Right for You?

A good choice for

  • Curved staircases where a slim, neat rail matters
  • Users who find sitting and standing difficult (active seat)
  • Narrow bends, with the powered swivel
  • Users up to 19 stone 10 lb

Worth knowing

  • Usually supplied new rather than reconditioned
  • For a higher weight limit, the twin-rail Handicare 4000 has a heavy duty option up to 25 stone (160 kg)
  • The active seat is not available with the Classic seat

What Owners Say

Model-specific owner reviews of the Freecurve are scarce. Handicare as a brand scores 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot and 4.9 out of 5 on Feefo for Handicare working with Age Co, with frequent praise for friendly engineers and tidy installation. One recent UK owner said their Freecurve had worked well since fitting; one US owner reported a motor fault after six years. Complaints at brand level are mostly about repair response times.

Sources: Feefo, Trustpilot, ConsumerAffairs.

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How It Works

1

Free home survey

An advisor visits at a time that suits you, measures your staircase and talks through the options. No charge and no obligation.

2

Fixed written quote

You receive a clear, all-inclusive price in writing before anything is ordered. No hidden extras.

3

Installation and handover

Our engineer fits your stairlift and gives a full safety demonstration. Every installation includes a 3-year parts and labour warranty.

Handicare Freecurve Questions

Common questions about the Handicare Freecurve.

How much does a Handicare Freecurve cost?

From £5,295 new, fully installed and including VAT. The twin-rail Handicare 4000 starts from £5,895.

What is the weight limit of the Freecurve?

125 kg, which is about 19 stone 10 lb. The Handicare 4000 has a heavy duty option up to 25 stone (160 kg).

What is the active seat?

An optional seat that lifts and tilts to help you sit down and stand up. It is available with the Alliance and Elegance seats.

Is the Freecurve available reconditioned?

We normally supply the Freecurve new. For a lower-cost curved option, ask about our reconditioned curved stairlifts from £3,395.

Get a Price for the Handicare Freecurve

Book a free home survey and we will measure your staircase, check the Handicare Freecurve is the right fit and give you a fixed written price, with no obligation. Call us on 07534 654944.