If you’re struggling to make it upstairs due to mobility issues, you might be considering that it’s time to move home. This can be distressing for those who have been in their home for a long time, and don’t want to leave.
This is why it’s a good idea to think about installing a stairlift in your home. It’s a brilliant alternative to having to leave a house you love, and is easier to install than you think.
As a company who specialises in providing and installing a wide range of reconditioned and new stairlifts to aid those with mobility issues, we know that there are certain factors to consider before making a purchase.
We have over 15 years of experience in the industry, and we have used all of our knowledge to put together a helpful list of all the things that you need to consider before choosing to install a stairlift in your home.
Do You Want New or Reconditioned?
One of the first things that you may have to consider is whether to buy a new stairlift, or opt for a reconditioned one.
A reconditioned stairlift can maintain a high quality, whilst sticking to an affordable budget. They offer you a lot of the benefits that a new stairlift can, whilst remaining a cost effective alternative. However, you should make sure that the reconditioned one you are buying, has been stripped down, cleaned and rebuilt to a high standard.
All of our reconditioned stairlifts come with a 12 month guarantee!
If your budget can stretch to a new stairlift, then there are a number of models for you to choose from. It’s a big investment and extremely important, so take your time to choose which one is right for you.
Do You Want Curved or Straight?
Whether you need a curved or straight stairlift will depend on the shape of your staircase. If it has a bend, then you will probably need to start looking at curved stairlifts. They are specially designed to go around curves, and can be installed on curved and spiral staircases.
A straight stairlift, as you probably guessed, is for those staircases that are simply straight. Without any curves or bends, your stairlift will easily take you up and down your staircase – affording you better mobility to get around.
Should You Rent or Buy?
Once you have chosen the type of stairlift that your house needs, you should consider whether you want to buy one outright or rent one to begin with.
This will be down to individual circumstances. If you were recently in an accident which have left you with limited mobility but you will regain your strength, then it might be wise to consider renting one for the duration of your recovery.
However, for someone with permanent mobility issues, or for an elderly person, it might be more cost effective to buy one that you can keep for life.
Now that you have taken in all the things you must think about before purchasing a stairlift, you finally have all the information to enable you to start looking for the perfect one for your home.
If you’re looking for a well designed, high quality but affordable stairlift, we can help you out. We have a wide range of stairlifts to choose from, so we can promise that there is something to suit everyone.
For more information about any of the services that we provide, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can give us a ring on 0800 046 3438 and a member of our friendly staff will be happy to help.