Access BDD
HomeGlide Outdoor
stairlift
Front steps, deck stairs, a side or basement entrance. Every exposed part carries a weatherproof coating, the motor sits under its own external cover, and a full-length chair cover comes in the box.
Fits steps from 29 inches wide, folds to 15 inches when parked, and fixes to the steps rather than your wall.
Four layers of protection, all standard.
Plenty of stairlifts offer an outdoor package as a paid extra. On the HomeGlide Outdoor the weatherproofing is the model.
It is certified from 5°F to 122°F. Ontario occasionally goes lower.
That range is about −15°C to 50°C. It covers most of a Brampton winter and every summer day we get. In a deep cold snap below −15°C, use the indoor stairs for a day or two.
We would rather say that now than have you discover it in February. If year-round certainty in any weather is the requirement, ask about a porch lift instead.
5°F
−15°C, lower limit
122°F
50°C, upper limit
Every one of these is included
There is no options list to work through on the Outdoor model. Access BDD fits all of it as standard, which is unusual and worth knowing when you compare quotes.
Soft-grip joystick
One control, a soft-touch grip, and minimal effort to travel up or down. Nothing else to learn.
Seatbelt with sensor
Retractable, with a stainless steel buckle you can work one-handed. A sensor confirms it is fastened before the lift will move.
Armrest sensors
The lift will not start until both armrests are down and fully unfolded, even with the seatbelt fastened.
Two indoor remotes
Wall-mounted handsets inside the house call the lift or park it at the top or bottom of the steps, so you are not walking outside to fetch it.
Manual swivel, 70°
A lever at the top landing turns the chair 70° away from the top step, so you get off facing safe ground.
Slim aluminum rail
Fixed to the steps rather than a wall or railing. Quick to install, and neutral enough to disappear into a garden.
Also fitted as standard
From 29 inches wide, folding to 15.
Outdoor steps are usually narrower than an indoor staircase, which is where most outdoor stairlift plans fall apart. The HomeGlide Outdoor fits steps from 29 inches across.
Seat, arms and footrest fold to 15 inches at either landing, so anyone else in the house still walks up and down normally. The rail fixes to the steps, not a wall or railing, which keeps installation quick and the disruption small.
29 in
Narrowest steps it fits
15 in
Folded, at either landing
HomeGlide Outdoor specifications
Manufacturer figures, from the Access BDD 2025 brochure. Model code RP00-ST.
Warranty terms are confirmed in writing with your quote.
Certified for Canada
Not every lift sold online carries current Canadian certification. This one does.
Choose the Outdoor if
- The steps are outside: front, deck, side or basement entrance
- You want the weatherproofing built in rather than bolted on
- The steps are narrow, from 29 inches across
Look elsewhere if
- The staircase is indoors - see the HomeGlide
- A wheelchair or scooter must travel with you - ask about a porch lift
- You need more than 350 lb - see the Handicare 1000
Stairlift, porch lift, or ramp?
Three ways to solve a set of outdoor steps, and they suit different people. We fit all three, so this is a straight answer rather than a sales pitch.
Outdoor stairlift
You sit, it carries you up the steps. Cheapest of the three and the quickest to install, since the rail fixes to the steps themselves.
Porch lift
A small platform that raises you, wheelchair or scooter included, to porch level. More work to install and more money.
Ramp
No power, nothing to service. Needs roughly a foot of run for every inch of rise, so a tall set of steps demands a long ramp and the space for it.
The HomeGlide Outdoor in place
Manufacturer photography from the Access BDD 2025 brochure.
What it costs, and who helps pay
Outdoor installs price differently from indoor ones. The length of the rail matters, and so does what your steps are made of, since fixing into concrete, wood or stone is not the same job. We quote after seeing them.
Stairlifts are not covered by Ontario's ADP. Any company that tells you otherwise is wrong. Here is what does apply.
Get my written priceMarch of Dimes Canada
The Home and Vehicle Modification Program is the most common route for a stairlift in Ontario.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Programs of Choice coverage for veterans and their families.
WSIB
Billed directly to your claim where the need follows a workplace injury.
Federal tax credit
The federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit may offset part of an eligible enduring home renovation when CRA eligibility rules fit. It is not an Ontario credit.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
ODSP may help with eligible disability-related needs. Eligibility and available benefits are confirmed by ODSP.
Private insurance and financing
Extended health plans sometimes contribute. Ask us about monthly payment options.
HomeGlide Outdoor questions
Will an outdoor stairlift survive an Ontario winter?
Access BDD certifies the HomeGlide Outdoor from 5°F to 122°F, roughly −15°C to 50°C. That covers most of a Brampton winter and every summer day we get. Below −15°C, use the indoor stairs for a day or two. All exposed parts carry a weatherproof coating against rain, dust and sunlight, and the motor and on-off switch sit under a durable external cover.
How narrow can my outdoor steps be?
From 29 inches wide. Outdoor steps are usually narrower than an indoor staircase, which is where most outdoor stairlift plans fall apart, so this is worth measuring before you go any further. Folded, the lift takes 15 inches at either landing.
What is the weight capacity of the HomeGlide Outdoor?
350 lb on steps up to 45°, and 300 lb on steeper steps up to 53°. We measure the incline at the free assessment and tell you which figure applies to your steps before you order anything.
Is the cover included?
Yes. A full-length outdoor cover comes automatically with the Outdoor model, protecting the chair and motor from dust, garden debris and weather when the lift is parked. That is separate from the external motor cover, which stays on the lift permanently.
Can I stop other people using it?
Yes. A keylock is pre-fitted as standard, so the lift can be isolated to specific people. It matters when grandchildren visit, or where the steps are shared or semi-public.
How do I get the lift back to the top of the steps?
Two indoor remote handsets are included. They sit discreetly on a wall inside the house and call or park the lift at either end of the steps, so nobody has to go outside to fetch it.
How fast is it?
23.6 ft/min, which is quicker than the Savaria and Handicare lifts we carry at 13 to 15 ft/min. On a long flight of steps in the rain, that difference is noticeable.
Does it work in a power outage?
Yes. It runs on two 12V 9Ah batteries, so it keeps working when the power is out, which is exactly when an outdoor lift matters most.
Is the HomeGlide Outdoor covered by ADP?
No. Stairlifts are not covered by Ontario's Assistive Devices Program, whatever you may read elsewhere. March of Dimes, Veterans Affairs, WSIB, ODSP, IFHP and the federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit when CRA eligibility rules fit are the routes that do apply, and we complete the paperwork with you.
I use a wheelchair. Is a stairlift the right choice outdoors?
Probably not. A stairlift carries a seated person, so you would need a second wheelchair at the top or the ability to transfer at both ends. If the chair or scooter has to travel with you, a porch lift or a ramp is the honest answer, and we fit both.
Outdoor stairlift installation across the GTA
We install and service the HomeGlide Outdoor from our Brampton showroom at Unit 7, 15 Fisherman Drive. Same technicians for the assessment, the install and every service call after it.
The other five straight models
Indoor staircases, higher capacities and other outdoor options, compared side by side.
Look elsewhere if
Book a free outdoor assessment
We measure the rise, the incline and the width of your steps, check what they are made of, and leave you a written price. No charge for the visit, and no pressure afterwards.