How To Choose The Right Stairlift?
Getting a stairlift installed is a big decision. This is something you may use every day and will become an important part of your day to day life. It’s important that you make the right choice and find the stairlift that is right for you and your needs.
Here at Senior Stairlifts, we offer a variety of different stairlifts so that you can find the right one for you. We want to make sure you feel safe and happy using your stairlift and aim to do all we can to help you find the right one.
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Decide If You Need A Stairlift
First of all, decide if you need a stairlift. If you are getting older or have suffered an injury you may find climbing the stairs a lot more difficult than it used to be. If you find you are struggling more and more with simple tasks like climbing the stairs, or if it leaves you too exhausted to do anything else, then you may want to consider getting a stairlift.
Getting a stairlift can make a huge difference in your life. You won’t have to worry about any pain or stress caused by climbing the stairs. You can relax and use your energy for the more important things in life, like spending time with family.
Getting a stairlift means you can still live in your home and keep your independence. We offer stairlifts that are sleek and slim so you can have one installed without any major disruption to your home.
Assess How Much Room You Have
The kind of staircase you have may depend on how much space you have for a stairlift. Here at Senior Stairlifts, we have a wide range of stairlifts that can fit into a variety of staircases.
Our curved stairlifts are designed to curve around the stairs and can be a great option if you don’t have much room directly at the bottom of the stairs. They are also a great option if you have a narrow staircase and don’t want anything to obstruct the passageway.
We have stairlifts with slim designs that don’t fill the entire staircase, meaning you can easily fit past the mechanism if you don’t require a stairlift or will be sharing a house with someone who doesn’t.
Types of Stairlifts Available
At Senior Stairlifts we offer many different products, but 3 main categories. These consist of Straight, Curved, and Outdoor.
Straight Stairlifts are for anyone who has a straight staircase, with no bends or landings. We offer 4 types of straight stairlifts.
- Handicare 1100
- Handicare 1000
- The Homeglide
- Platinum Ergo Straight
Curved stairlifts are designed for staircases with bends, turns, or intermediate landings, ensuring smooth and secure mobility around corners and across multiple levels. We offer 5 types of curved stairlifts.
- Handicare 2000
- Flow X
- Platinum Ergo Curved
- Platinum Ultimate
- Handicare Freecurve
Outdoor Stairlifts are for anyone who is struggling with their independence outdoors, whether this be down to your garden, a driveway, or even your home. We offer three models to help.
All of these models offer different features and may fit different needs for everyone. Our engineers will help determine the best lift for you and your requirements.
Features to Look For
All of our lifts offer different features and they are not all the same, but here are some common features on stairlifts and how they may benefit the user.
- Foldable seats, footrests, and armrests – These are common with many stairlift types and will help make your ride up and down the stairs more comfortable. Sometimes, you can get powered options such as a powered footplate, to make it even easier for you.
- Safety Sensors – These are standard with majority of the modern lifts as it is a useful and safe option needed. These will stop the stairlift in its tracks if it detects an obstruction such as a piece of clothing, an item, or even a child or pet. This will save you money for a callout.
- Heavy Duty Upgrades – For people who may need it, certain lift models can be upgraded to a heavy duty option which can carry up to 160kg/25st.
- Powered or Manual Hinged Rail – This allows the stairlift rail to be folded out of the way to avoid blocking doorways or access at the bottom of the stairs.
There are plenty of options for your stairlift and the model you might go for, book in a free home survey now and let an engineer help you regain your confidence!
Cost & Financing Options
Stairlifts are a valuable investment and it is common knowledge that they are expensive. We offer reconditioned stairlift models which may be able to help people with a tighter budget. These are previously used lifts that we have removed and taken back to our warehouse to be serviced and reconditioned. They are rigorously tested to ensure your safety.
Check out our reconditioned range here
We have also partnered with Snap Finance to offer a payment plan option for our lifts. This way you can spread the cost of your new investment over an amount of months.
Contact Our Team For More Information
If you think you know how much you want to spend, how much room you can spare and what kind of stairlift you want, then contact a member of our team. Our team is on hand to help talk you through all your options when it comes to picking a stairlift.
Every member of our team is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to stairlifts and will have no trouble helping you find the stairlift you need.
Remember To Get Your Stairlift Serviced Regularly
To get the most out of your stairlift remember to get it serviced regularly. Our team of trained professionals will come and service your stairlift to the highest standard. We check to make sure everything is running smoothly so you can keep using your stairlift with no worries of it failing.
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.