Why Is A Stairlift A Better Choice In Your Home Than A Lift?

Last year marked a century since the first modern stairlift was created, and the concept has continued to keep people living independent and happy lives ever since.

The reason for this is that C.C. Crispen’s invention was not only capable and effective at ensuring people could travel around their homes without blocking the entire width of the stairs but also that the concept was flexible enough to fit around every type of house.

As well as this, it has also managed to remain the most effective option, despite some particularly compelling opposition.

One of the most popular alternatives to a stairlift is installing a passenger lift in the home, which can be easier for people in wheelchairs to use and can help move not only people but objects as well.

Whilst having a lift in your home is doubtless a striking feature, for many people the benefits are not significant enough to justify the considerable investment required.

Whilst a conventional stairlift installed by trusted local experts can be yours for less than £1000 and be fully installed within a week, including surveys and sourcing equipment, a home lift takes a lot longer and costs considerably more.

Installing a lift into your home might require planning permission, and even if it ultimately is covered under permitted development rights, requires at the very least a call to the local planning authority to confirm this.

This can delay construction significantly if a full application needs to be submitted and also requires the hiring of architects and designers to map out the location of the lift.

It also takes a long time to fit a lift shaft into your home, even if it is only set to be used for a few floors, and can cost at least 15 times the cost of a stairlift, and often far more than this.