All stairs are suitable as chair lift stairs. Some stairs may be narrow or steep, some may have an intermediary landing and some may be old, so you may have concerns as to whether they will be able to handle the weight of a stair lift. The answers to all of your questions can be handled by engaging the services of a professional to advise you of the requirements. A reputable firm will have a surveyor who will go to your house and give you an obligation free quote.

There is also the question of the width of the stairs, will your stairs be wide enough to allow a person to sit on the chair lift without their knees touching the other side. Many chair lifts for stairs are designed with folding seat, footrest and arms, making them ideal for narrow staircases. Chair lift stairs also have to have suitable runners to fit the rails that the chair lift uses, to travel up and down. If these are worn or old they will not be suitable. It is also not recommended to fit the chair lift to the wall of the stairs both for safety and aesthetics.

You may also have stairs that are curved. This is not a problem as there are models designed especially for these types of chair lift stairs. If you have a staircase that has two flights and there is enough room available, you can use a curved stair chair lift to help you travel the two flights.

Should your stairs be too narrow there are models manufactured to be the slimmest on the market and one such model is called a perch stand stair lift. As the name suggests you perch rather than sit fully, with your legs bent. This method of perching can be the only option for those with a medical condition that will not allow them to bend at the knees. The Bison 45 DXL is known to be the slimmest on the market.

My stairs are steep! That is another consideration for you to think about when you are making inquiries as to whether your stairs are suitable. These are catered for, so there is no need to feel concerned about whether you will be able to install one on your steep stairs. The model called ‘Free Lift’ will accommodate a staircase of 61 degree pitch. An expert is only a phone call away to tell you if you have suitable chair lift stairs, so pick up the phone and call one today.

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