Fitting Your Staircase With a Stairlift

Have your accessibility needs changed? Do you have difficulties getting around your house? If you responded yes to any of these concerns, it might be time to consider installing a stairlift in your residence. It can be complicated to get started in your mission for the perfect stairlift. Your first concern could be, "Can a stairlift be set up on my stairs?" Indeed, for the most part. Each scenario might be special because most staircases differentiate from one another. Stairlifts are becoming much more accessible as technology has enhanced the capacity to adapt a stairlift to almost every staircase. 

Your particular home will influence which stairlift is best for you. There are three styles of stairlifts available from several stairlift manufacturers. Straight, curved, and outdoor stairlifts are the 3 most common types of stairlifts on the market. A straight stairlift is a simple way to ascend and descent straight staircases. The curved stairlift glides smoothly on staircases of curves, corners, and curves. Ultimately, the outdoor stairlift is designed to re-explore the great outdoors and use stairs in outdoor spaces. These choices are made to fit any home. 

Measurements should be taken for your stairlift to be tailored to your particular staircase. The height, depth, and width of your stairlift are all factors that influence its fit. Measurements are especially critical when creating a custom installation. When you use the stairs, a well-fitted stairlift would properly meet your mobility needs. 

How do you get the information to ensure that a stairlift fits properly? Acorn Stairlifts, for example, dispatches a surveyor to assess the condition. They will take all of the dimensions in person or remotely, using video chat in some situations. A surveyor will assess you and determine which lift is optimal for you. Following the completion of the survey, you would be entitled to obtain a no-obligation, no-cost quote. Installation and parts will be included in the quote. All are priced according to the difficulty of the staircase; a straight staircase is usually on the low end of the price spectrum, whereas curved staircases are often on the higher end. 

The installation should go relatively smoothly on the day of your installation. A stairlift is attached to the stairs rather than the wall, meaning there be no structural damage to your house. Installation takes just several hours. Because of the work that is performed ahead of time before and after the survey of your staircase, the installation is relatively easy. Technicians strive to ensure that the stairlift is assembled safely and effectively.