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In this case study we discuss a recent 3 storey stairlift installation into the bedroom. This was a tricky installation and we carried the lift straight into the bedroom. The downside of carrying a lift into the bedroom can be the problem of closing the door. But the upside is that you are carried away…
Here’s 10 stairlift problems solved by our clever engineers! We’ve encountered a number of stairlift problems over the years. Problems can be a good thing because each time we get an new issue, we’re better prepared for the next one! Here at UKStairlifts we have over 20 year of experience in the stairlift industry. We…
Here’s a recent stairlift repair case study we carried out in Leeds, West Yorkshire. In this one, the stairlift had a folding rail which was colliding with the floor and causing a problem. The mechanism wasn’t closing properly because of this issue and the chair was scratching the join each time it passed over it….
Here’s our latest case study – a four level, steel, spiral stairlift! This was a very unusual one and the first of its kind for us at UKstairlifts! Our client had a rather unusual house which had access to four floors only via these rather amazing stairs! The trouble was, his father couldn’t visit the…
Stairlift Videos – Watch Our Real Installations on Straight, Curved & Narrow Staircases If you’re researching stairlifts and want to see how they look, move, and operate in real homes, our stairlift videos are the best place to start. We regularly upload real installation footage to our YouTube channel, showing the types of staircases we…
In this case study we follow the story of one of our clients who was having problems with a stairlift on his narrow stairs, near Bolton, North West UK. Having previously had a perch stairlift, he realised he would need an upgrade as his condition was deteriorating. The perch lift only took him to the…
In this case study, we were called out to a stairlift repair. (See our page on repairs, servicing and maintenance). This was a problem with a Flow 2 a in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This stairlift had a retro-fitted “park point”. The park point is where the stairlift parks to charge the battery. After the original…
Here’s a recent stairlift removal case study in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This one was of note for a couple of reasons. Firstly the stairlift itself was not one we usually see – a Stannah 260 with a retractable rail. The other reason it shone out was that it was fitted very tightly to the staircase,…
If you’re looking for a stair lift for narrow steep stairs, here’s an interesting installation we did on a very narrow staircase near Huddersfield, Yorkshire. In this scenario, we didn’t even know if the Flow X stairlift would fit! That means it was a very narrow staircase. The Flow X is the “go-to” stairlift for…
Here’s a case study on a recent stairlift installation we did. This particular staircase had a glass balustrade. We had to be particularly careful here. Once the rail goes in, it’s a slippery sucker and can easily slide downstairs, or flip if you’re not careful! With the glass partition on the bannister rails, we needed…