Fitting a Stairlift to Your Unique Staircase

If a loss of mobility has impacted your ability to move freely throughout your house, a stairlift might be right for you. Depending on your situation, you might be nervous about if a stairlift would be right for you. A stairlift will help you travel up and down your stairs without the fear of falling. But will a stairlift fit your unique home? The beauty of modern-day technology is that it has revolutionized the stairlift industry. Installing a stairlift can be done in practically any home.    

The layout of your home can determine the stairlift that works best for you. There are mainly three types of stairlifts available on the market. The first, being the most basic option, is the straight stairlift. The straight stairlift allows users to glide between floors smoothly if they have a linear staircase. The curved stairlift allows for improved mobility on staircases with curves, turns, or bends. And finally, the outdoor stairlift is excellent for help in your backyard or steep steps out-front. Users can customize all these options to fit a wide range of staircases.    

Beyond the type of stairlift, you must consider the measurements of your stairwell when determining how it will fit your staircase. The height of your stairs, depth of steps, and width across the treads are all factors in stairlift installation. Precise measurements are essential in ensure you stairlift will run smoothly. 

How do you figure out which stairlift is a proper fit for your staircase?   Stairlift brands like Acorn Stairlifts first have a surveyor come out to review your situation. Depending on specific circumstances, this survey can also be conducted online via video chat. The surveyor will look at all the measurements and best assess which is the best stairlift for your stairs. After your home survey is complete, a free quote will be presented, with no pressure to buy. Your quote will consider the complexity of your staircase; a straight stairlift will typically be on the lower end of the price scale, and a curved stairlift will typically be a little bit higher.    

Installation of your made-to-fit stairlift is relatively simple. The stairlift rail attaches to the stairs and not the wall, so there are no structural damages to your home. Installation can take just a few hours, and with a complete survey, the process runs smoothly on the day you get your new stairlift. Engineers work quickly and efficiently to ensure you’re stairlift is installed in a timely matter so you can get back to enjoying the home you love.   

Finding a stairlift that fits your home is easier than you think. Once you’ve had a surveyor come in to evaluate what works best for you, you’ll be able to get the right fit stairlift for you. If you are searching for more information on how a stairlift can fit any set of stairs, including your own, fill out our contact form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.