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How fast does a stairlift go? Most stairlifts travel between floors at the super slow speed of 0.34mph or 0.15 meters a second. That’s pretty slow so if you’re expecting some kind of turbo boost on your stairlift you might be disappointed. Stairlifts are built for safety and as such they aren’t allowed past a…
Stairlift rails – which type should you choose? Most stairlift companies will recommend a stairlift make and model according to your particular staircase and budget. The rail type isn’t usually the determining factor for most installations. However, it’s useful to know your options if you’re in the market for a stairlift. What’s definitely worth considering…
If you are in need of an attic stair lift, you might be wondering whether it’s a possibility. Well, as with any stairlift, it all depends on the dimensions of the stairs. With an attic stairs, there’s also the possibility that your staircase is one which slides down from the ceiling. If this is the…
A recent client of ours asked whether we could install a 3 step chair lift for this small flight. Of course we said yes! With this kind of installation, we will tend to recommend a reconditioned stairlift to keep the cost down. Our reconditioned stairlifts are fully approved by us after thorough testing and refurbishment….
Although less commonly required than stairlifts, we do supply through floor lifts when required. A through floor lift does require a bit more planning however. With a normal stairlift, the stairlift is installed to the stairs, and doesn’t affect any of the household otherwise. But with a through floor lift, there’s a host of things…
Looking for a concealed modern stairlift? You may see concealed and “hidden” stairlifts in public buildings where the stairlift mechanism is hidden under the stairs themselves. These ingenious contraptions are super expensive though, and usually that’s why you don’t see them in private homes. Here’s an AI generated image we created to show what some…
There’s a few heavy duty stairlift considerations to take onboard if you’re after one. Firstly you will need to take the weight of the user. This measurement needs to be very exact because stairlifts are calibrated for certain weight limits. The Stannah 600 is calibrated to take up to 25 stone. The Platinum Ultimate heavy…
We often get this question “my stairs are very narrow – is a stairlift doable?”. We always like to say yes to this question but of course there are limitations. Even with a specialist stairlift which is super-agile, there are limits to what can be done. But you would be surprised at the staircases we…
Are your knees hitting the wall? If you’ve got a problem with a stairlift which is too big, or a narrow staircase, we can help! We’ve had many customers complain a stairlift is too big for their stairs. A recent case study covered an issue where one of our customers had to sit awkwardly on…
If you’re looking for a compact standing stair lift, this is the Handicare 1000 standing stairlift. It’s a stairlift specifically designed for maximum user comfort, safety, and space efficiency. It is highly customisable. There are options for standard seating, heavy-duty capacities, and a “Perch” or standing position model designed for users with restricted hip or knee…