Stairlifts
Stair lifts Buyers Guide
Hopefully
we can give you a better understanding and insight to buying stairlifts?
Not an easy task to do when the explanation is in text form! There
can be many different answers and solutions for each question
and requirements etc.
If
you're looking for Quick fire FAQ
(Facts Answers Questions) Then check out the top
20 most common stairlift questions in our Quick
Stairlift Guide. We highly recommend you read
our In-depth stairlifts buyers guide as this covers a wider spectrum
of Questions & Answers
Buying
Stairlifts Chairlifts
The most important question you should ask yourself? Is a stairlift
(Chairlift) the right option to solve my access problem solutions.
(Think Long term) A stairlift may well solve the problem
now. What about the long term situation. Will the stairlift user
still be in good enough health months, years later to be able
to use the stairlift safely. Stairlifts can be expensive especially
if you need a curved stairlift. We will talk about different types
and prices of stairlifts later on in this guide
Shop
Around stairlift quotes (Stairlift Price Comparison)
If
you decide buying renting a stairlift is the right option for
you, then shop around! Find an independent stairlift comparison
supplier who can arrange for 3 or more stairlift companies to
give you a free no obligation stairlift quote. I would say that
though wouldn't I? Since I'm the owner Managing Director of Stairlift
Locator.co.uk Stairlifts price comparison database which
can provide such a free service.
No
Sales Pitch! Beware of Internet Marketing Companies
Well
its not a sales pitch! Its a (Fact) by shopping around you could
save yourself a few hundred pounds or even thousands if buying
a curved stairlift
Price
Comparison Websites
There
are many online stairlift suppliers agencies that claim they can
provide you with a similar service to ours. Be warned a lot of
these comparison websites are Marketing Websites! They have never
worked in the Stairlift industry and good chance never even seen
a Stairlift in real life.
30
Years Experience in the Stairlift Industry
I
have worked in the Lift Stairlift Industry for over 30 years in-house
trained by all the leading UK Stairlift companies. Accredited
certification from LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association)
and NALM (National Association of Lift Makers) I also studied
at Northhampton University and completed the final modual12 (Electronics
Lift Control and Systems)
Bottom
Line! No need to use anyone's services if you have the time to
go through the tons of stairlift companies suppliers and sift
out the bad from the good, assuming you are not bamboozled with
jargon floss & fluff etc. (Glad
we got that bit out of the way)
Stairlift
Grants
Before
we delve into the inner gubbins I guess the number 1 question
most people want to know the answer to? "Are Stairlift Grants
Available". Simple answer is YES The bad news it can be a
very time consuming process and average waiting times range from
12-18 months and each applicant is means tested over the age of
16
This
topic alone could take up 3 pages of this guide so if you think
you are eligible for a stairlift grant and waiting times are not
a factor then click the link >>
Stairlift
Grants >>>
Let's Get
Down to Business
Straight
or Curved stairlifts
Obviously
we need to find out what type of stairlift you need? This depends
on your staircase! If you have a straight staircase with no halve
landings or curves then your home and dry! You have a huge choice
of Makes Models Companies to choose from and options of Buying
New, Reconditioned, Renting. Each option will be discussed in
this guide
Curved
Stairlifts
If your
staircase has a half landing and curves then your options are
more limited and I'm afraid to say a lot more expensive. Curved
stairlifts are made to measure and a full site survey would be
required before any quote could be given. Also there will be a
3-5 week waiting period for your stairlift rail to be made and
installed. As a ballpark figure £3000-5000 is a figure to
keep in mind
Don't
despair a good stairlift supplier might be able to offer an alternative
solution to fitting
a curved stairlift! Fitting two straight stairlifts could solve
the problem and even with the installation of two stairlifts the
price can still be considerably lower than purchasing a brand
new curved stairlift
"That's
why we highly recommend you get at least three independent stairlift
quotes! Each stairlift supplier could offer you a different alternative
and price. It really does pay to shop around when buying stairlifts"
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