Buying A Straight Stairlift
A stairlift can be absolutely life-changing. If you find you struggle to climb the stairs or the constant up and down is too exhausting for you then you might want to consider getting a stairlift.
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What Is A Straight Stairlift ?
A straight stairlift is not much different than any other stairlift, just the fact that it’s straight! They are designed to take you up and down the stairs in a straight direction with ease. A straight stairlift will follow a strict straight line up the side of the stairs. When a curved one, curves around the bends in your staircase.
What Are The Benefits Of Buying A Straight Stairlift?
Straight stairlifts a designed to easily transport you up and down the stairs as quickly and as smoothly as possible.
At Senior Stairlifts, all of our straight stairlifts are designed to be as sleek and as streamline as possible meaning it doesn’t take up to much room but is still sturdy and powerful enough to take you wherever you need to be.
Our stairlifts come in a range of colours and sizes and we are confident we have the right stairlift for you.
Our Straight Stairlift Range
Access Homeglide
- Remote-control handset with an easy-to-use joystick for efficient motion
- Comfortable footrest that also swivels with the seat for additional comfort on your joint
- Smooth aluminium track, for a slim and modern design
- Retractable seatbelt with integrated sensor for added comfort and a secure stairlift
- Luxurious ergonomic padding that is also fire retardant and liquid repellent
- Neutral tone, perfectly blending in your living area
Handicare 1000
- Manual swivel seat
- Unique ergonomically designed toggle switch for ease of use
- Safety sensors; the stairlift automatically cuts out if it comes into contact with an obstruction
- Internal batteries, enabling the stairlift to continue to run for a limited number of trips in the event of a power cut
- Includes two handheld remote controls, ideal for multiple users
- Upholstery choices available
- Slimline rail with unique solid aluminium cover
- Standard weight limit of 137kg/21.5st
Handicare 1100
- Powered by Handicares patented ‘four-wheel drive’ friction technology incorporating four quiet motors
- Fully certified by the international stairlift safety standard EN 81-40
- Ergonomically designed intuitive toggle control
- Foldable seat, footrest and armrest to save even more space
- Safety sensors to stop lift in case of obstruction
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the option or not sure which one is right for you, book your free no-obligation home survey today with one of our engineers! No sales people.
How Do I Get A Straight Stairlift?
Getting a straight stairlift from Senior Stairlifts is easy. It all starts with a simple phone call a helpful member of our team or you can get a quote online at our website.
Our team are extremely knowledgeable about stairlifts can help you find the one that’s right for you and your needs. After a quick site survey to make sure everything is in order one of our helpful engineers will be over to install your new stairlift as quickly as possible.
We make sure to leave your home exactly how we found it. We bring everything with us that we might need and clean up any mess before we leave.
Your safety is always our top priority and you can read our covid-19 statement here.
How Is A Straight Stairlift Installed
The process of installing a straight stairlift is a simple and easy process, for both you and our engineer. It all begins with a quick call with one of our team members. They are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to stairlifts and could even quote you over the phone depending on your stairs.
When you have spoken to our team we will book you in for a free quote, which means one of our engineers will visit your home and take a scan of the stairs, assess your needs, and help decide what the right stairlift will be for you. We understand that you need your stairlift as soon as possible so we can do turnaround times of about 24-48 hours.
The Cost of a Curved Stairlift & Financing Options
A straight stairlift can start from £2300, however not all brands of stairlift are priced equally, so when it comes to the base cost of the lift itself it will vary. There are also additional extras and upgrade that you may want with your lift. Straight stairlifts often cost less than curved as the rail is not as complex. A curved rail has to be bespoke and measured to your stairs, however a straight staircase does not always have to be bespoke, it depends on how many stairs you have.
If a straight stairlift is slightly out of your budget, we have parted with Snap Finance to offer our customers a finance option to help make mobility more affordable. We are one of the few stairlift companies in the UK who are able to provide finance.
Should I Get My Straight Stairlift Serviced?
Getting your stairlift serviced is a great way to prevent future breakdowns. One of our engineers will come and just check everything is working as it should in your stairlift.
If anything doesn’t look right in your stairlift we can fix it before it becomes a problem and prevent your stairlift from breaking down unexpectedly in the future.
We can service your stairlift whether you purchased from us or not and we offer service and warranty plans on any stairlift.
Getting your stairlift serviced is the best way to make sure you are getting the most out of your stairlift. Just a simple service and tune-up can prevent a serious breakdown that means you have to replace your stairlift entirely, so it’s a good idea to looking to getting your stairlift serviced.
Contact Us
Here at Senior Stairlifts, we want to make sure you have all the information you have before you make any big decisions. Our friendly team is always on hand to help answer your questions.
If you have any questions you can always contact us for a chat, either by email or call us on 0800 995 6019.
You can also request a brochure to learn more about our stairlifts. You can also use our website to get a quote.
You can also book a stairlift service or repair.
Senior Stairlifts are dedicated to keeping you and your family safe no matter what. You can read more about what we’re doing to keep you safe in the pandemic.