Buying The Right Stairlifts Beverly Hills

| Tuesday, September 3, 2013
By Kate McMahon


Older people and people with mobility issues often wish to be as independent as possible. This is not always easy, especially if they have a home with stairs. However they do not necessarily need to sell their home in order to maintain independence. Another option is to use stairlifts Beverly Hills so they can live in their home and have access to rooms upstairs.

A good reason for this is to reduce the risk of injury. You do not necessarily need to be unable to walk. As people get older they can find it harder to move up the stairs. Even the most careful people can have an accident and it is worth reducing this risk as much as possible.

In simple terms a stairlift is a chair attached to a track with a motor powering the person up the stairs. This allows them to move upstairs without having to leave the chair. This reduces the risk of any injury as they can move up the stairs gradually without having to worry about tripping or slipping.

The cost of a stairlift will vary depending on the quality and the kind of staircase you have. For example if you have a larger staircase you will need a larger track alongside it. Given that this will require more material and take longer to install this will inevitably cost more than one for a smaller staircase.

This takes roughly around a week to two weeks to fit. The installation process then takes around an hour to two hours. However if you feel that the process needs to be done sooner you can inform the supplier that it is urgent and ask for them to fit it as soon as possible.

A straight track for a standard size staircase will typically take around one to two weeks to set up with an additional hour or two to complete the installation. With additional curves or corners this will take an extra week or two weeks so this ought to be budgeted for when you are comparing suppliers.

One thing people are often worried about before buying a stairlift is what happens if it breaks down. This is fair enough as the fear is that a relative or patient they are caring for could potentially be stuck on the stairs. This is why it is recommended that you choose a supplier with a warranty that includes emergency call outs as this means someone can fix the model without any additional charge.

Remember when choosing stairlifts Beverly Hills to look for suppliers that are approved and have the appropriate certification. As well as being willing to prove this they should also be willing to provide an estimate that you can compare with other companies. Look online to see what services are in your local area to see what is best for your needs and the needs of anyone that you are caring for.




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