Stairlifts Park Gate
The most popular types of chair lift: straight and curved. straight stairlifts move in a straight line, curved chair lift can navigate around corners. Curved chair lift are much more expensive due to the manufacturing of the curved rail and installation.
Park Gate has lots of chair lift makes to meet your requirements, as does Hawkedon, Barrow, Brockley. These include: Acorn, Bruno, Handicare, Stannah and Thyssenkrupp There's something for everyone from Brook's reliable and simple chair lift to more expensive chair lift with automatic options and customisations tailored for you, there's a solution for all.
Second-hand stairlifts can be more affordable than brand new models. Buy a refurbished chair lift from a reputable company rather than a private seller to ensure safety and quality. All reputable reconditioned stairlift companies in Park Gate will offer installation within the price, making the process easy.
Before a stairlift is fitted, you must book a home survey from a professional stairlift surveyor. The survey will assess what's required and how much it's going to cost. Once you've approved the quotation, 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. As stairlifts attach to stairs, not walls, no building work is usually required. This means that installation is usually straightforward and takes less than a day.
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Curved Stairlifts
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.
Several renowned makes and models of curved stairlifts include • Acorn 180 • Handicare 2000 • Stannah 260 • Platinum Ultimate • Thyssen Flow 2 • Thyssen Flow X
Straight Stairlifts
If you have two straight staircases connected by a landing, it may be worth considering the installation of two separate straight chair lifts. However, you need to be able to transfer independently between the two lifts. If this is not possible, a curved stairlift is most likely the best solution.
The illustrations of straight staircases featured (A-D) can give you a better idea of whether you'd need a straight chair lift.
In addition, straight stairlifts are more affordable compared to curved models, starting at approximately £1,950. However, the inclusion of features such as a motorised seat which swivels at the top of the stairs will bump up the price.
Popular straight stairlift makes and models: • Acorn 130, • Brooks Lincoln, • Handicare 1100/1000, • Platinum Horizon, • Stannah 600 and • Thyssen Homeglide
Outdoor stairlifts
Are you finding steps to your home a challenge? Consider getting an outside chair lift. Whether to reach your property unassisted or parts of your garden that bring you joy, an outdoor chair lift can be life-changing. Outdoor stairlifts in East of England will typically start from £2,400, but factors like length of rail and staircase design will affect this. Stairs with turns will naturally cost more.
Outdoor stairlifts are virtually the same as internal stairlifts, but include waterproof components to make them more weather resistant. When you're not using your outdoor chair lift, a weatherproof cover will provide extra protection from nasty weather. If you live by the sea, your outdoor stairlift is more likely to suffer environmental damage. Salt in the sea air can corrode parts of the stairlift over time. The waterproof cover will also help to keep the seat dry.
Narrow Chair Lifts
If your staircase is 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. A good solution for utra narrow stairs is the Thyssenkrupp Flow X. This stairlift works on both curved or straight staircases. The Flow X stairlift is the narrowest on the market, designed to work on stairs down to 610mm wide. The carriage automatically turns to get the chair lift user through the smallest sections on your staircase without the user's knees fouling the spindles. Another option to look into is a perched seat stairlift. When using a perch stairlift, you partially stand but with a seat to perch on. Although, it's likely not suitable if you find partially standing difficult or you suffer with vertigo. It's a great option if you have constricted hip or knee joints that make sitting challenging.
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Heavy Duty Stair lifts
If you're concerned that you might be too heavy for a traditional stairlift, there are a couple of stairlift manufacturers who manufacture a HD bariatric version.
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're getting close to or exceeding these maximum weight limits, a Through-Floor-Lift (TFL) is your only option. When the lift is parked on the ground floor, the top is designed to be strong enough to be walked on above. While it's true Through-Floor Lifts come with a higher price tag, starting at £11,500, they can be a transformative investment that has the potential to significantly improve one's quality of life.
Reconditioned chair lifts Park Gate
If cost is a concern, consider inquiring about approved-used stairlifts as a budget-friendly option. 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 and safe enough to do. Sourcing pre-owned stairlifts to match your curved staircase is much more difficult as they've most likely been manufactured for a specific staircase. The solution is to buy a new bespoke curved rail to suit your staircase and opt for a reconditioned curved stairlift seat.
Getting a second-hand stairlift from a private seller in the Park Gate area may seem like a cheap option, but inva never invarably. If you want to buy a used chair lift it's a much more sensible idea to buy one from a reputable installer. This way, you can be confident that your stairlift will work like new, installed correctly and is safe to use. A refurbished chair lift will also come with a one-year warranty, meaning you're covered if it breaks down in the first 12 months.
