Stairlifts Ely
The most popular types of stair lift: straight and curved. As their names suggest, straight stairlifts travel in a straight line, curved lifts can turn around corners. Curved lifts are significantly more expensive due to the manufacturing of the curved rail and installation.
Ely, Littleport, North Field, Soham has plenty of stair lift companies to suit your individual needs.
These include
- Acorn
- Stannah
- Companion
- Brooks
- Platinum Stairlifts
- Bruno
- Thyssenkrupp
- Oto Lift
From Brook's dependable and simple designs to more sophisticated models with add-ons, everyone can find something they like.
All major brands provide installation, making the process stress-free.
Second-hand stairlifts are often cheaper than new. To ensure your pre-owned stairlift works properly, purchase one from a trusted stair lift company. All reputable reconditioned stairlift companies in Ely should install the lift as part of the service, simplifying the process. Make sure you get a one-year warranty on your lift purchase to ensure peace of mind.
Prior to a stairlift being fitted, you must book a home survey from a professional stairlift surveyor. This process will assess what's required and how much it's going to cost. If you're happy to proceed with the quote, the installation can get started. No building work is typically needed as stairlifts attach to the stairs rather than the wall (a common misconception). This means that installation is normally quick and easy.
Building work is typically not required as stairlifts attach to the stairs, not the wall. As a result, installation is usually simple and takes no more than a day.
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Curved Stairlifts
Along with its famous university and gothic architecture, Cambridgeshire has its fair share of Georgian properties with elegant curved staircases.
Here are a few scenarios where a curved stairlift would be necessary:
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Curved Staircase: If your staircase features curves or turns, a curved stairlift is essential to navigate the bends smoothly and safely. The rail of a curved stairlift is custom-designed to match the specific shape of your staircase.
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Multiple Landings: In cases where you have a staircase with multiple landings or intermediate platforms, a curved stairlift is designed to traverse these complex configurations, ensuring a seamless ride between different levels.
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Unique Architectural Design: If your home has a unique or custom-designed staircase that doesn't conform to a standard straight shape, such as a spiral staircase, a curved stairlift is the ideal solution. It can be tailored to accommodate the specific dimensions and curvature of the stairs.
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Maximizing Space: Curved stairlifts are often preferred when space is limited, and a straight stairlift installation is not feasible. They can be installed on narrow or compact staircases that would otherwise be unsuitable for a traditional straight stairlift.
Overall, the main factor determining the need for a curved stairlift is the presence of curves, bends, or multiple landings in a staircase, which necessitates a customized solution to ensure safe and comfortable mobility for individuals with limited mobility or disabilities.
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.
Common curved stairlift brands include:
- Handicare 4000
- Stannah 260 {Siena}
- Platinum Ultimate
- Otolift Modul-Air
- Thyssen Flow X / Access BDD Flow X
Straight Stairlifts
If your stairs in your home travel in a single direction without any turns, a straight stairlift is the right choice. If you have a straight staircase, it might look like one of the images illustrated A-D.
Consider fitting two straight stair lifts if you have two consecutive straight staircases linked by a landing. This is only an option if you are able to walk between the stairlifts seats. Getting a curved stairlift can be a good solution if this isn't possible.
Straight stairlifts are less expensive than curved stairlifts because the rail is straight and simple to manufacture. The average starting price is around £1,950. Features like a powered hinge rail or swivel seat will increase the overall price.
Popular straight stairlift brands: • Acorn 130, • Brooks Lincoln, • Handicare 1100/1000, • Platinum Horizon, • Stannah 600 and • Thyssen Homeglide
Outdoor stairlifts
Do you have trouble getting up and downs steps to your home? Consider installing an outside stair lift. Whether to reach your property unassisted or parts of your garden that bring you joy, an outdoor stair lift can be an excellent investment.
The average cost of an outdoor stairlift in the East of England region is around £2,400, but factors like length of rail and staircase design will affect this. Stairs with turns will naturally cost more.
External stairlifts are virtually the same as internal stairlifts, but include waterproof components to make them suitable for outdoors. When you're not using your external stair lift, a protective cover will provide extra protection from the elements.
If your home is near the sea, your external stairlift is more likely to suffer weather damage. Salt in the sea air can damage parts of the stairlift over time.
Twin rail outdoor stairlift
garden step lift
External stair lift
Outside step chair lift
Narrow Chair Lifts
If your staircase is narrow, look for a stairlift model specifically for limited spaces. When not in use, collapsing armrests, seat and footplate allow your stairlift to fold away as slim as 300mm.
An excellent stairlift for tight spaces is the Thyssen Flow X. The Flow X stairlift is designed to work on stairs down to 610mm wide. The seat automatically swivels to get the passenger through the smallest sections on your staircase without hitting anything.
Another option to look into is a perch 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
Whilst most stairlifts' maximum weight limit tops out at 25 stone - there are a couple of options for those living in a larger body.
For straight stairs, the Handicare 1000 XXL has a weight capacity of 31 stones, offering a wider seat and extended armrest for comfort. For curved staircases, the Bruno Elite supports up to 30 stones, and the Platinum Ultimate can accommodate up to 25 stones.
If you exceed these weight limits, TFL's, sometimes referred to as home lifts or residential elevators, provide a safe and secure way to move between different levels of a home. TFL's consist of a self-contained cabin that moves vertically, through a newly made aperture within a dedicated shaft or enclosure.
To operate a through-floor lift, a user enters the lift cabin at one level and selects up or down. The cabin ascends or descends to the chosen floor, allowing the user to exit at their destination safely.
Through floor lifts typically use an electric motor and a system of cables, pulleys, or hydraulic mechanisms to move the cabin. They are designed to be space-efficient and can be customised to fit the specific dimensions of a home.Through floor lifts provide a practical solution for individuals with mobility challenges, enabling them to move between floors effortlessly and comfortably.
Through-Floor-Lifts are significantly more expensive, starting at £11,500, but can be a life-changing purchase.
Reconditioned stair lifts Ely
To reduce costs, you could consider buying a stairlift second-hand. Finding a reconditioned stairlift for your straight staircase is usually uncomplicated. Shortening an existing straight stairlift rail to fit your stairs is easy enough to do. Finding a used curved stairlift rail to fit your curved staircase is not an easy task as they are custom-made for a specific staircase. The solution is to purchase a brand new custom-made curved rail to suit your stairs then pair it with a second-hand curved stairlift chassis.
It's usually more affordable to get a stairlift second-hand. Purchasing second-hand from a private seller in the Ely area may seem like a good idea but inevitably never is. However, buying a refurbished stairlift from a reputable company in Ely is more sensible idea.
A refurbed stair lift should also come with a 1 year guarantee, meaning you're protected if it breaks down within a year of it being fitted.
