For those people who find it difficult to move around their home, the first living aid that they look to is the stairlift. It is one of the most well known living aids available for individuals who live with mobility issues, and it’s one of the most successful for enabling people to remain independent in their own homes.
So what does fitting a staiflift into a home entail? Are there any aspects that should be considered? As specialists in stairlift installation, we’ve had essential experience in installing stairlifts in a variety of different properties.
Here’s our advice for installing a stairlift in your home!
What Property Type Do You Have?
Depending on the type of property you live in, your choice of stailift might change, especially if you have a curved staircase.
However, even if your staircase does curve slightly, you can still have a stairlift installed. A specialist curved stairlift installer will be able to create a track which tackles the curves of your staircase, giving you a smooth, safe ride, just like a straight stairlift would.
It is also wise to determine how many stairlifts you will need installing. Most houses will only require one, especially if they only have one upper floor. However, if you have 2 or more, it may be wise to install stairlifts which can take you to these floors, too.
Initial Consultation
As we’re the experts in installation of stairlifts, it makes sense that we are the ones who come to your home to determine the best stairlift for you.
Our expert installers will arrange a time that is convenient for you to come and visit and assess your home. We will take a look at your staircase and assess the best course of action to take when installing your new stairlift.
We will talk you through every step of the process so that you can understand what plans would be put into place and how you would benefit from the installation. We will also advise you on whether you would need a straight or curved stairlift for your home.
The Installation Process
Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t take long for a stairlift to be installed. In fact, it’s not uncommon for straight stairlifts to be fully installed and operational in less than 4 weeks.
Curved stairlifts can take a little longer as the track will need to be made to fit the specific shape of your stairlift, but this period of time isn’t extended by much, meaning you will be able to benefit from your new curved stairlift sooner than you think!
When working with us here at ALS, your stairlift will be installed by one of our qualified installers, meaning you can trust every installation that we carry out to be of a high and safe standard.
It is so important that you enlist the help of a qualified installer to ensure the safety of the stairlift user, as well as ensuring that you get the best quality system available.
Need some help deciding on what stairlift to install in your home? Don’t hesitate to get in contact with us here at ALS today. We’ll be happy to advise you on the best stairlift unit for your home and ensure that it is safely installed for you to use.