Stairlifts London

Making a home suitable for someone with reduced mobility

For many people, knowing that a loved one is suffering in terms of their quality of life can be difficult. Whether it be because of a health problem or suffering from reduced mobility, disabilities are hard to cope with. Making sure their home is suitable for their needs can be a hard thing to arrange. This is why providers like us want to help since we know how hard it can be to see a loved one suffer.

A paper from the Habinteg Housing Association shows that there are over 1.8 million disabled people that need a wheelchair accessible home but don’t have access to it. That’s 1.8 million people who are living life at a reduced level as they aren’t getting a good quality of life. Independence also is a huge aspect for someone isn’t able to function on their own without a stairlift. If you’re looking for a stairlift in London or North London to regain independence in your own home, get in touch today!

Giving a loved one the ability to navigate their own home is truly something special. The act of doing so returns someone’s independence, improving their quality of life dramatically. Improved comfort, independence & freedom are all things that are usually regained when a home is made better accessible. We would all like to be able to do this for a loved one if it ever came to it, which is why we’ve written a few paragraphs below on things to consider if you find yourself in that situation.

What you should look for in a stairlift:

The first thing you should consider is what type of stairlift you’re going to need for your home. Two main types make up most models on the market, those being straight stairlifts & curved stairlifts. Straight stairlifts are for stairs that go straight up onto the next floor, without using curves, bends or corners. This style of stairlift will apply to most homes since the general domestic home has a straight staircase. Curved stairlifts in North London from DLSL are custom made for you, with curved rails for stairs with corners or curves. This makes them ideal for homes with odd shapes of staircases. Curved stairlifts use a bespoke rail the chair can ride on to slowly lift to the second floor.

If you need a curved stairlift and are curious of price points then you should inquire with your chosen stairlift provider as they will be able to survey your home and provide you with an accurate quote on how much a curved stairlift in North London is going to cost.

Reconditioned or new?

Your next step is to be whether you’re going to consider a reconditioned stairlift if you’re eligible for such models. Instead of looking for new stairlifts in London, why not consider reconditioned? If you’re looking to save money on a stairlift, and are in the market for a straight stairlift then a reconditioned model may be ideal.

The provider will service and recondition the stairlift to make sure they’re up to scratch both visually and functionally to assure the product isn’t faulty or damaged. The stairlift is then suited for use again after a comprehensive re-haul of the operational parts. This is great for those looking for straight stairlifts, however, reconditioned curved stairlifts are less common as curved stairlifts use bespoke rails for the home it was installed in. Unless you just so happen to have the same curved staircase as the previous owner, the previous rail won’t fit into your staircase, making it unsuitable for reconditioned sale. You can, however, use reconditioned chairs & controls which can still save you money if the provider has them on offer.

Finding a stairlift company in London:

Once you and/or your loved ones have determined what type of stairlift you need, you can then begin on finding a supplier. Choosing a local supplier is ideal as you want to be dealing with someone local as it’ll make servicing & installation easier. It also helps since you’re able to ask a local company if anything goes wrong.

A provider like Domestic Lift Services serves a wide variety of areas, from Amersham, High Wycombe, Oxford, Slough, Harrow, Watford, Reading, Chesham, West London & London. It’s better to go for a provider that has been established for a good period, since new companies may not have the experience or knowledge to provide good service & product. A great idea is also asking people around you who may also have a stairlift and ask them who they’ve used so you can gauge other companies performances and see if they may be suitable for you.

If you’re looking for new stairlifts in London and would like further information about stairlifts that are going to suit your requirements, why not speak to our team of experts who can guide you to the ideal stairlift for you. Call our team on 020 8226 4547 to speak to a member of our team today!