Electropedic · San Francisco Bay Area
Curved Stair Lift Specialists
4091 19th Ave., San Francisco, CA · (800) 727-1954 · (800) 551-2010
Everything a San Francisco Bay Area homeowner needs to choose the right curved stair lift — researched across every major manufacturer we sell and install, and written by a family that has fitted homecare equipment since 1964.
Our San Francisco showroom sits at 4091 19th Ave., with technicians covering all nine Bay Area counties for sales, delivery, installation and service.
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Electropedic has been in the electric homecare products industry since 1964. We are a third-generation, family-owned business, and our San Francisco team works the same way our grandparents did: an honest assessment of your staircase, a fair factory-direct price, and a stair lift that's still running years after it's installed.
Today we're authorized dealers for more than 50 electric homecare manufacturers nationwide, and one of the few Bay Area dealers authorized to sell, install and service curved stair lifts from all five major manufacturers side by side — so the recommendation you get is based on your staircase, not on what's in our truck.
A curved stair lift isn't a modified straight lift — it's a rail that's individually measured and shaped to your staircase. Every manufacturer in this guide builds that rail differently, which is why the ride quality, footprint and price vary so much from brand to brand.
Curved and spiral staircases, landings, and switchbacks all require a rail that's fabricated to the exact angle, length and turn of your stairs — not cut from stock parts. That handwork is the main reason curved lifts cost more than straight ones.
The number of 90° or 180° turns, whether the staircase has a landing, and total rail length all factor into your quote. A single gentle bend costs far less to fabricate than a full spiral.
Outdoor curved lifts use weather-resistant rail coatings, sealed electronics and outdoor-rated seating so the unit can sit exposed to sun, rain and Bay Area fog year-round without corroding.
A rail can extend past the top or bottom step, or wrap around a corner, so the chair parks out of the walking path entirely — useful near a front door or a tight hallway.
A power swivel seat and power-folding footrest let someone with limited grip strength or leg power operate the lift single-handed, rather than manually swiveling and folding each component.
Lifetime motor warranties are common; coverage on the rail, gearbox, electronics and labor is where manufacturers really differ — always ask what's covered after year one.
We researched current specifications directly from each manufacturer to put together this comparison. We sell and install all four in San Francisco.
Bruno's twin-tube curved rail is handcrafted in Wisconsin to precisely match every angle of your staircase, including switchbacks and landings. It's the same rail system used for the Elite Outdoor version, so an outdoor Bruno lift is a purpose-built product rather than a weatherized indoor unit.
Harmar's Helix rail is precision-bent and hand-finished specifically to your stairs, measured with a calibrated digital camera kit. It's built to handle 90° and 180° turns and true spiral staircases, and mounts just 1–2 inches from the wall to preserve tread width.
Savaria offers two curved rail systems: the twin-rail Handicare 4000, built for the tightest bends and narrow hallways, and the single-tube Freecurve, prized for its slimmer profile. Both are measured using Savaria's PhotoSurvey system, and most curved rails can be fabricated in about a week.
The Flow X is the only curved lift on the market that swivels while it's actually moving, using AccessBDD's Advanced Swivel and Levelling technology — which is how it fits staircases as narrow as 24 inches. It mounts to the staircase itself rather than the wall, which speeds up installation.
| Manufacturer | Model | Weight Capacity | Rail Type | Best For | Warranty Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno | Elite Curved (Indoor / Outdoor) | 400 lb. | Handcrafted twin-tube | Landings, switchbacks, year-round outdoor use | Lifetime limited (indoor) |
| Harmar | Helix | 350 lb. | Precision-bent, digitally measured | Spirals and multi-flight staircases | Limited lifetime on motor/gearbox |
| Savaria / Handicare | 4000 (twin-rail) | Model-dependent | Twin-rail, tightest bend radius | Very tight turns, narrow hallways | Lifetime on motor, gearbox & rail |
| Savaria / Handicare | Freecurve (single-tube) | Model-dependent | Single-tube rail | Slimmer profile, steeper staircases | Lifetime on motor, gearbox & rail |
| AccessBDD | Flow X | 275–300 lb. | Staircase-mounted, swivels in motion | Extremely narrow or steep staircases | Lifetime on motor; 5-yr electronics/batteries |
Specifications summarized from each manufacturer for general comparison; exact capacity, incline range and warranty terms depend on your configuration. We'll confirm exact numbers for your staircase during your free in-home estimate.
Every curved stair lift we sell carries a lifetime parts warranty on the motor and a limited lifetime warranty on all other parts, plus our own lifetime service commitment.
Electropedic's San Francisco operation spans several dedicated resources — explore each one below.
Any turn, landing, spiral or change in width qualifies. Even one gentle bend at the top of the stairs takes you out of straight-rail territory and into a custom-fabricated rail.
Ask whether your installer uses a digital photo/laser survey or manual measurement — both work, but digital surveys tend to shorten fabrication time.
Get the warranty terms in writing for the motor, gearbox, rail, electronics, batteries and labor separately — they're rarely all covered for the same length of time.
If your stairs open onto a front door or narrow hallway, ask about an extended or wrap-around rail so the parked chair isn't a tripping hazard.
A true outdoor curved lift has sealed electronics and weather-rated upholstery built in — not just a cover thrown over an indoor unit.
Ask who actually shows up for a service call in your neighborhood, and how fast. Our San Francisco team services everything we sell.