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What Happens to Old Stairlifts? A Guide to Stairlift Recycling in the UK Stairlift recycling – are stairlifts recycled? If you’re upgrading, moving house, or no longer need your stairlift, you might be wondering: what happens to stairlifts when they’re removed? The answer is yes—and at UK Stairlifts, we’ve been helping customers responsibly remove, recycle,…
Standing Stairlift for Narrow Stairs: The Smart Solution for Compact Homes Looking for a standing stairlift for narrow stairs? If you have a narrow staircase and are struggling to find a stairlift that fits, there’s a solution. Many UK homes—especially older properties and townhouses—have tight, winding staircases that make traditional seated stairlifts impractical. But we…
In a recent stairlift installation we did, there were a few obstacles such as the stair lift had a door at the top of the stairs, and the bottom! This can be a problem for some stairlifts. For example, a Stannah stairlift would generally need a folding rail at the base in order to avoid…
One of the best stairlifts for narrow curved stairs is the Flow X from Access BDD (formerly Thyssen). The Flow X has a patented technology called the ASL (Advanced Swivel and Levelling). This allows the chair to rotate while it is travelling, so as to navigate particularly difficult staircase setups. Here’s a video of an…
How Expensive Are Stair Lifts? If you’re starting to explore stair lift options, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is: how expensive are stair lifts? The truth is, prices can vary significantly depending on the type of stairlift you need, your staircase layout, and whether you buy new or reconditioned. At UK Stairlifts,…
Not all stairlifts are equal and if you require a stairlift for narrow steep stairs, you might need a specific make and model. We recently did a case study on a stairlift fitting on a very narrow staircase. In this particular installation another fitter passed the job over to us because that’s our specialty. With…
Acorn vs Stannah stairlifts – which should you choose? While both stairlifts have well established brands they have different strengths. Your choice will depend on your own personal circumstances and needs. Below is an Acorn 130 straight (left) and a Stannah 260 curved (right): Acorn Vs Stannah Stairlifts – Cost Cost is often the first…
We recently heard from a customer who had been struggling with a stairlift installation due to their height. At 6 foot 4, this can present a problem depending on your staircase arrangement. For example, if there’s an overhang on the stairs, this can limit the headroom. If you’re particularly tall you will need the stairlift…
A heavy duty stairlift is one which can take a greater weight and has a larger seat. Heavy duty stairlifts are generally needed when the weight limit of a standard stairlift (18-25 stone) is exceeded. Or, if it is likely to be exceeded in the future, it should also be considered. We take your safety…
Bariatric Stairlift Cost: What You Need to Know If you’re exploring mobility solutions for yourself or a loved one, you may be wondering about the cost of a bariatric stairlift. These specialised stairlifts are designed to support higher weight capacities, providing safe and comfortable transport up and down stairs for individuals with larger body frames….