Stairlifts & Home Lifts Advice

Stairlifts can be fitted to most straight staircases, and can also be fitted where the stairs are curved.

A track is fitted directly to the stair tread and the combined chair and power pack (motor/gear box assembly) drives up and down the track.

No. Our engineers work to a very high standard in all installations and are meticulous with regards to cleanliness and care in your home.

For a straight staircase – a reconditioned lift will cost between £950 and £1550, a new lift between £1675 and £2200.

Curved lifts are more expensive, since they are tailor-made for the individual stairs and cost from £2900 for a reconditioned lift and from £4300 for a new lift.

We can sometimes manage a next day emergency installation for straight lifts, but normally 2-4 days is required. Curved lifts normally take 3 to 4 weeks from order.

No, we specialise in matching a reconditioned chair/power pack (often as new) to a brand new track which makes a substantial saving on the new cost.

We need between 2-4 hours for a straight lift and 3-5 hours for a curved installation.

Most stairlifts carry a maximum of 19 stones (120kg) but heavy duty models are available up to 28 stones (180kg) including a more generously proportioned seat.

Yes. All stairlifts fold away when not in use allowing pedestrian access to the stairs.

Most modern lifts use battery or DC (direct current) power and therefore will work if the power is interrupted (batteries are charged automatically). Mains powered lifts, which are perfectly safe to use, will not be useable in the event of a power cut.

No, the modern DC (battery powered) stairlifts are very quiet and we only use mains lifts with low ambient noise.

Yes. New and reconditioned stairlifts are supplied with a minimum 12 month warranty.

Yes. We meticulously prepare all reconditioned lifts and have the utmost confidence in all of our reconditioned products.

As a long established independent supplier we have always prided ourselves in matching the right stairlift to both the customer and their particular environment. We can pick from a range of suppliers and lift models, as well as price, in order to make sure you will be entirely satisfied with the product you choose.

A no obligation home assessment is offered in order to determine this.

Yes, we will always make an offer on stairlifts up to three years old and will usually consider other models.

No, we have never charged for this service. Please beware of companies that do.

Most medical equipment products are exempt from VAT for use in private domestic situations.