Stairlifts Brampton
The two main kinds of chair lift are straight and curved. While straight stairlifts move in one straight line, curved ones can travel around corners. Curved ones are significantly more expensive.
Brampton, Rushmere, Blackheath, Beccles has a good choice of chair lift makes to suit your needs. These include
- Acorn
- Stannah
- Companion
- Brooks
- Platinum Stairlifts
- Bruno
- Access BDD
- Oto Lift
From Acorn's reliable and simple designs to more customisable products with a choice of colour and customisations tailored for you, everyone can find something they like. All major brands provide installation, making the process stress-free.
Refurbished stairlifts tend to be cheaper than buying new. Buy a reconditioned stairlift from a trusted brand to ensure quality and safety. All good reconditioned stairlift companies in Brampton will provide installation services, streamlining the whole process. To ensure peace of mind, make sure the lift you purchase comes with a one-year warranty.
Before a stairlift is fitted, you must book a home survey from a professional stairlift surveyor. The technical surveyor will assess exactly what's required and how much it's going to cost. Once you've approved the quotation, the installation can get started.
Building work is usually not required as stairlifts attach to the stairs, not the wall. Installation typically takes less than a day because of this.
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Curved Stairlifts
Curved stairlifts are custom-made to fit the unique shape and dimensions of the curved staircase. They have a flexible rail system that curves along the staircase, allowing the user to travel smoothly and safely around corners or up multiple flights of stairs. This makes curved stairlifts an ideal solution for individuals with mobility challenges who need assistance navigating curved or multi-level staircases in their homes or public buildings.
Curved stairlifts are generally pricier than straight stairlifts because navigating corners requires a more intricate design than travelling in a straight line. As curved staircases are less universal in shape than straight ones, you are more likely to need a custom-built rail, which can also be expensive. The starting price of curved stairlifts is about £3,850. Multiple bends and stopping locations will be extra.
Here are some popular curved stairlift options to consider:
- Acorn 180
- Handicare 4000
- Stannah 260
- Platinum Ultimate
- Thyssen Flow X / Access Flow X
Straight Stairlifts
A straight stairlift is likely right for your home if your staircase goes in one direction without bends or curves. You may need two straight chair lifts if you have two straight staircases linked by a landing. This can only work if you're able to walk between the stairlift seats unaided. If you're unable to do this safely, a curved is the better option.
In addition, straight stairlifts are more affordable compared to curved models, starting at approximately £1,950. However, the inclusion of luxury features such as a motorised seat which swivels at the top of the stairs will increase the overall cost.
Here's a selection of straight stairlift models you may want to investigate:
- Handicare 1100
- Handicare 1000 including perch seat option
- Brooks Lincoln
- Stannah 600
- Platinum Horizon
- Access BDD Homeglide
- Thyssen Levant / Thyssen Comfort
- Acorn 130
Because of their more straightforward design, straight stairlifts are quicker and easier to fit than curved chair lifts. Requiring just one engineer, it typically takes just a few hours to fit a straight stairlift in your property.
Outdoor stairlifts
Do you have an external set of stairs, perhaps leading up to your front door our out to a garden area? Consider fitting an outdoor chair lift. Whether to reach your property unassisted or parts of your garden that bring you joy, an outdoor chair lift can be an excellent investment. An outdoor stairlift will cost in the region of £2,400, depending on the overall length of rail and design of stairs. Stairs with turns will cost more than a short straight staircase.
External stairlifts are virtually the same as indoor stairlifts, but include waterproof components to make them suitable for outdoors. When you aren't using your external chair lift, a protective cover can provide extra shielding from rain and snow. If your home is by the coast, your external stairlift is more likely to suffer environmental damage. Salt in the air can corrode the stairlift over time.
Twin rail outdoor stairlift
garden step lift
External stair lift
Outside step chair lift
Narrow Chairlifts
If your stairs are particularly narrow, you may need a stairlift made especially for smaller spaces. When not in use, collapsing parts allow your stairlift to fold away as slim as 300mm.
An option for the narrowest of staircases is the Thyssenkrupp Flow X, previously the Flow 2. This stairlift works on both curved or straight staircases but is typically the only option available for very narrow curved staircases. The Flow X stairlift is designed to work on stairs down to 610mm wide. The seat automatically turns to get the chair lift user through the smallest sections on your staircase without hitting anything.
Another option to look into is a perched seat stairlift. When using a perch stairlift, you partially stand but with a seat to lean on. It's excellent if you have restricted knee or hip joints that make sitting uncomfortable. However, it's not suitable if partially standing makes you feel unsteady.
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Heavy Duty Stairlifts
The weight capacity of stairlifts can vary depending on the model, and certain brands including Bruno and Handicare provide heavy-duty options, commonly referred to as bariatric stairlifts. These specialised stairlifts are designed to accommodate individuals with higher body weights safely.
There are models available for curved stairs with a weight capacity of 25 stone—for example, the Platinum Ultimate. The highest weight capacity for a curved staircases is the Bruno Elite stairlift offering a max limit of 30 stone. For straight staircases, the Handicare 1000 XXL, goes up to 31 stones.
If you're near the higher end of these maximum weight limits, a Through-Floor-Lift (TFL) is the alternative. When the lift is parked on the ground floor, the lid is strong enough to become part of the floor above. Through-Floor-Lifts are significantly more expensive, starting at £11,500, but can be a life-changing purchase.
Reconditioned chair lifts Brampton
To reduce costs, you could consider buying a stairlift second-hand. The process of finding a reconditioned stairlift for a straight staircase is typically straightforward. Shortening an existing straight stairlift rail to fit your stairs is easy enough to do. Pre-used curved stairlift rails aren't as easy to re-fit as they are custom-made to a specific staircase. One possible approach is to purchase a brand new bespoke curved rail and opt for a 2nd hand curved stairlift chassis.
It may be cheaper to purchase a pre-used chair lift in Brampton than buying a new one. Getting a pre-owned stairlift from a private seller may seem like a good idea, but it’s usually problematic and fraught with risk. Unless you’re a trained stairlift engineer, buying a reconditioned stairlift from a reputable company is a better option. A refurbished chair lift, from a reputable company, should also come with a 1 year guarantee, meaning you're covered for up to a year should it malfunction.
