The simple steps to buy a stairlift

If this is something that you or a loved one is experiencing, you may want to think about buying a stairlift so that independence and access to all areas of the home can be maintained.

This guide looks at the simple steps to buy a stairlift.

• Appreciating your needs
• Get in touch with a provider
• Book a home survey
• Choosing your stairlift
• Installing a stairlift
• Make the most of your new stairlift

Appreciating your needs

A common problem is that many people soldier on despite it becoming increasingly difficult and unsafe to walk up the staircase in their homes. Some people may have arthritis, but others may find they get extremely tired from climbing from the bottom of the stairs to the top.

Others believe that they are giving up their independence if they purchase a mobility aid but purchasing Age UK Trading stairlifts will help safeguard continued independence at home.

If you or a loved one does not feel safe climbing or descending their staircase, a stairlift installation could be the best solution to help maintain safety in the home.

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Get in touch with a provider

The next step in buying a stairlift is to contact a provider, such as Handicare, working with Age UK Trading. Naturally, you may have many questions if you are considering purchasing a stairlift, and our experts will help answer them.

If you want to research the different stairlift models and their features, you can request a stairlift advice pack to get all the information you need.

Alternatively, you can contact us and speak to one of our helpful advisors who can help with your request or help you to book a home survey.

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Book a home survey

Through Age UK Trading stairlifts, you can book a free, no-obligation home visit where an engineer from Handicare, who manufactures the stairlifts, can survey your stairs and help you choose the right stairlift for your home.

We can arrange the survey so it is on a day and at a time that suits you. During the survey, the engineer can measure your stairs and discuss the features that you want. For example, whether you need remote controls, swivelling seats or a specific type of stairlift seat. The surveyor can then recommend the best stairlift that is within your budget and for your individual needs.

While there are different types of stairlifts available, we will give you an accurate quote based on your chosen model, which will include the cost of installation without any hidden costs.

Choosing your stairlift

Once a home survey has been conducted, all the information will be sent to you so you can look through it and decide what option you want to go ahead with.

The cost of a stairlift can vary, with a straight stairlift being slightly cheaper than a curved stairlift due to the bespoke nature of this type of model.

Straight stairlifts are designed for straight staircases that do not feature any curves or bends, and these models feature a chair and a straight stairlift rail which are fitted to the stair tread.

Curved stairlifts are designed to travel from the top or bottom of curved staircases, around corners and across intermediate landings. These models of stairlifts are made to order, and they will fit perfectly into your home.

If you want advice on buying a stairlift or a particular model, you can speak to our expert advisors, who can help you decide.

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Installing a stairlift

If you decide to proceed with a stairlift, the next step is to arrange a convenient time and day for the new one to be installed. If it is urgent, the stairlift will be installed within a few days, and the highly skilled engineers from Handicare will ensure that all the professional standards are met, and the stairlift is working properly.

Normally a stairlift can take around an hour to install, but sometimes it can take a few hours, depending on the complexity of the work.

The engineers fitting your stairlift will take you through how to use it, fully demonstrate its features. You can also ask them any questions that you are unsure about. As there will be no structural work to your property, no redecorating or clean-up should be required.

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Make the most of your new stairlift

Once your stairlift has been installed, you will be able to travel up the stairs with ease and without any assistance.

As this guide shows, there are some steps you will need to take when it comes to purchasing a new stairlift, but as a trusted stairlift company, we will be with you every step of the way.

This article is brought to you by Savaria Lifts (UK) Ltd (trading as Handicare), in partnership with Age UK Trading, offering a wide range of home mobility products, including stairlifts, homelifts, and bathing solutions. Articles that appear on this website are for information purposes only and are up to date as of the time of publishing.