In a recent trip to Manchester we looked at a problem one of our clients was having with their stairlift. The client had a muscle wasting condition and struggled to transfer from the stairlift to his wheelchair at the top of the stairs. To make it easier, he used several hard cushions to lift his…
This was a very unusual stairlift installation on floating steps we carried out in 2022. Our chief engineer called it one of our “most challenging installations, due to the floating stairs”. This was a monastery which had been dismantled in Ireland and rebuilt in Kingsbridge, Devon. We were originally contacted by the estate agents who…
This was a common call out stairlift problem we had this week in Manchester. This was a Flow X – one of the best stairlifts for narrow stairs. Even though this stairlift is a very clever one, all stairlifts can have their problems. This one had stopped working for some reason. We arrived in Manchester…
Wondering how to create more knee room for a stairlift on narrow stairs? On a recent alteration in Manchester we did this very thing. A customer was struggling with knee room after a recent operation had left their knees swollen. This made the stairlift more difficult to use due to the outward facing chair position…
UK stairlifts relocates to Leeds! Yes, we’re happy to announce that UKStairlifts has moved – yes, again! After a recent move to Leeds in January 2026, we’re now moving again in October 2026! This time to a slightly larger premises! Thanks to our team of experts we’ve outgrown our old unit at 11 Silver Court…
Reconditioned stairlifts – how much can you save? Most people will choose a reconditioned stairlift because of the savings they can make. Buying a new lift comes with a longer warranty, but you’re paying much more for what can ultimately boil down to the same or a very similar stairlift. Certain brands regularly out-last and…
When are reconditioned stairlifts not suitable? If you’re considering a stairlift, we often recommend our reconditioned stairlifts for our customers. They save you money and we offer a 2 year warranty with our reconditioned stairlifts. It’s one of the best ways of saving money while maintaining your peace of mind. Our reconditioned lifts are carefully…
When it comes to stairlift removal, carrying the stairlift downstairs is the most awkward part. We always recommend getting one of our professionals in to remove a stairlift. Never attempt to carry a stairlift yourself if you are unsure whether you can do so safely! This article provides general information only and is not intended…
If you’re looking for reconditioned stairlifts for straight stairs, you’re in the right place! Our most popular items are our reconditioned stairlifts for straight stairs. Straight stairs are the most common stair types in the UK, so most of our installations are for straight stairs. We also specialise in reconditioned stairlifts. We choose the best…
UKstairlifts are stairlift specialists for difficult stairs and reconditioned stairlifts. We have become known especially for installing stairlifts on some of the most awkward and tricky staircases we’ve ever seen! Here’s a short video showcasing just a few of those installations we’ve carried out: Our “go-to” stairlifts for very tricky staircases is the Flow X stairlift…
