Brady Family Curved Stairlift Installation in Sydney: P.R. King & Sons Keep a Family in Their Dream Duplex
The Project
The Brady family of Sydney faced a difficult choice: abandon the home they loved, spend tens of thousands on structural alterations, or find another way to access the upper level of their duplex. The curved staircase at the heart of their home had become a barrier for a family member whose mobility was declining, making everyday life — carrying laundry, accessing bedrooms, simply moving between levels — a struggle.
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Instead of expensive building works, the Bradys chose a Stannah Curved Stairlift, custom-manufactured to navigate the specific contours of their staircase. The installation was carried out by P.R. King & Sons, a fourth-generation family-owned Australian business operating since 1952 that has partnered with Stannah to provide stairlifts across Sydney and NSW.
Using advanced digital mapping technology, Stannah engineers created a precision rail that mirrors every bend and turn of the Brady's staircase. The curved stairlift features a twin-tube design that provides strength and stability while attaching directly to the stair treads — no wall modifications, no plastering, no structural intrusion. The chair includes an ergonomic safety seatbelt and 12 intelligent safety sensors that bring the lift to a gentle stop if any obstacle is detected.
The Company: P.R. King & Sons
P.R. King & Sons has been serving Australian homes since 1952, making them one of the longest-established family businesses in the Sydney access industry. Their partnership with Stannah — a British company with over 250 years of combined engineering experience — means clients get local knowledge and service backed by global manufacturing standards. Stannah curved stairlift rails are custom-manufactured in the UK and typically take around four weeks to produce, with installation completed in two to five hours once the rail arrives.
The Cost
Curved stairlifts are more expensive than straight models because the rail must be custom-manufactured for each staircase. A curved Stannah stairlift typically ranges from $8,000 to $15,000 depending on the complexity of the rail, the number of curves, and whether landings are involved. For families like the Bradys, this cost is significantly less than structural modifications such as adding a lift, reconfiguring floor plans, or moving to a single-level home — any of which could easily exceed $50,000.
Funding options include private payment, NDIS capital supports (if the stairlift is deemed reasonable and necessary by an occupational therapist), or Home Care Package funding for seniors under My Aged Care.
Why This Matters
The Brady family's story highlights a problem many Sydney households face: duplexes and two-storey homes are common across the city's suburbs, but a curved staircase makes a standard off-the-shelf stairlift impossible. Without a custom curved solution, families are forced to consider major renovations or relocation. A curved stairlift removes that stress and keeps the home functional for everyone.
For homeowners in Sydney's eastern suburbs, North Shore, and inner west where period homes and duplexes with curved staircases are common, the Brady installation proves that no staircase is too complex for a modern stairlift solution. The Stannah curved rail system can handle tight turns, intermediate landings, and even three-storey installations.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Always consult a licensed builder and occupational therapist for your specific situation, budget, and funding pathway.