Trouble getting up and down the stairs? A stairlift could make ALL the difference. Southern Stairlifts is here to help. How to choose this must-have mobility product.
Is it time to decide on a stairlift in your home? Or, perhaps a home lift?
If using the stairs has become difficult, uncomfortable or even dangerous, you may not have access to all of your home. Negotiating the stairs is just too much of a risk and you may find it’s not even worth trying – not least if you live on your own. You may find yourself living on one floor, and that can’t be good for your wellbeing.
There is a solution, however.
A stairlift, or a home lift from the experts at Southern Stairlifts.
Whilst we hope you find this article useful, there’s no replacement for expert advice on the end of the phone. Why not book your free at-home survey today, on 03442 16 16 16?
It’s no exaggeration to say that a stairlift could revolutionise your life. Literally. You may not even realise how much. That is, until you start using one. Now, you can travel smoothly and securely up and downstairs with ease. What’s more, modern technology has made them quicker and easier to install than in previous years, and super-easy to use.
And, did you know that nearly all contemporary stairlift models secure to your stairs’ treads? So, there’s little or no damage to the wall.
You stairlift will be:
Safe – there’s a start and stop button and a sensor that halts the stairlift if it notices obstacles on the stairs
Efficient and quiet – you power it with a light, re-chargeable battery and there’s a remote control
Comfortable – adjust your seat to swivel on and off Here at Southern Stairlifts , our range of stairlifts is exceptionally popular – our best-selling type of product, in fact. Why? Because with our advice and expertise, plus prompt installation, our customers can start using them straight away.
Also, there’s something else worth mentioning: purchasing a stairlift or a home lift is a positive alternative to moving to a single-storey home, or even a care home. Not to mention substantially more affordable.
How to Choose Your Stairlift
Since their invention in 1920 by one C. C. Crispen, stairlift technology has come a long way. If you’re considering purchasing one of these wonderful products for yourself, or for someone with limited mobility products, it’s worth considering the following:
What does your staircase look like?
An obvious question, but a good one to start with. Do you have:
1. A Straight Staircase
Great. Most, if not all stairlifts can be installed easily for straight staircases, often in less than an hour – and, for extra good news, they’re extremely affordable. Explained simply, they go up and down in a straight line! Check out our Brooks, Thyssen and Bruno Elan models. These robust stairlifts can be lifechanging, and are built to last.
2. Or, a Staircase that Curves at the Top?
With a site survey, you could benefit from a left or right-direction bridging platform to help you step out onto the landing in safety.
3. A Curved Staircase
Our Access Flow 2A stairlift leads the charge here, but we also have our heavy-duty Bruno, ideal for weights up to 30 stone. As the name suggests, curved stairlifts go around corners. These types of stairlifts are superbly versatile, but on the whole, you’ll need to consider a bigger budget for one of these. They’re custom-built to your staircase and require individual design and build. But…not always.
A Narrow Staircase
A Victorian or Edwardian property is a joy to live in. Large rooms, lofty ceilings, loads of original features if you’re lucky. But, the stairs…
The very latest mechanical progress meets tradition in period properties. A stairlift for a narrow, winding staircase will need to be fitted quite close to the top and bottom of your stairs to allow other people to use it. Again, you’re looking at a higher budget here, so it’s worth consulting us before you make your decision.
Step forward Southern Stairlifts’ Access Flow 2A. This is an exceptional stairlift with incredible, smooth 21st Century technology to take it round the narrowest of corners with ease.
Did you know that we can fit stairlifts on spaces as narrow as 24 inches?
4. An Outdoor Staircase
Outdoor stairlifts will help you get down (or up) to your garden, should it be separated by steps from your property. We get a lot of rain in the UK. Sometimes, our weather is extreme, so it goes without saying that a stairlift for external use needs to be weatherproof and robust. Have a quick look at our Brooks Outdoor Stairlifts and Bruno Elite Outdoor Stairlifts for more information.
Home Lifts
Innovative technology – with no stairs involved.
A brand-new addition to our collection, this premium range of through-floor home lifts are absolutely wonderful. They’re fitted in your property; they look like, and are, “proper” lifts, yet they’re designed to support the needs of people with mobility problems. In effect, they solve the problem of the stairs at one fell swoop. How? By removing your need to use your staircase once and for all.
And, as they have such a small footprint, we can install them almost anywhere.
We’re delighted to be the ONLY stockist of the Stiltz range of home lifts in the whole of the South East.
Help at Home – The Easy Way
In our experience as mobility experts, the health and wellbeing benefits that come with a stairlift are utterly amazing.
You may be worried about your balance and of the risk of falling over on the stairs. Perhaps you have joint pain that stops you moving freely. On a personal level, you may be concerned about your spouse. Helping a loved one to negotiate stairs can be tiring – and, we think, not completely safe. Imagine then, the freedom to pop upstairs whenever you like. And down again. It’s a comforting picture, isn’t it?
This is a major life-enhancing purchase, and you want to make the right decision.
Why not call the experts here at Southern Stairlifts on 03442 16 16 16?
We have the expertise you need, and would be pleased to arrange a free, at-home survey to discuss your requirements.
