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1 The size and materials of the house will also be a factor for the price of lifting the house. 2  On average, the cost of lifting a home can be anywhere between $9,000 and $40,000. 3  The larger the home, the more expensive this process will be.
The type you need will depend upon the design of your staircase. A straight stair lift is one that travels in a straight line up a flight of stairs uninterrupted by landings, bends or curves, and costs between $3,000 and $5,000 installed.Curved lifts, however, are much more elaborate and will go around corners, bends and changes in direction.-Need a Lift. Dear Need: A good home stair lift is a wonderful solution for seniors with mobility issues who have trouble with steps. A stair lift will carry your wife up and down the stairs in a safe seated position, giving her easy access to the second story or basement level of your home.