Stairlifts Leeds

5 Tips For Choosing Your Stairlift in Leeds Discussed by Affordable Mobility

When choosing your new stairlift, you will likely be looking for easier access to your staircase. With a whole host of things to consider, you’ll likely be looking for advice on how to find the perfect staircase for your property. There’s a variety of tips that you can follow which will help you in your journey to find a stairlift as well as what you may want to think about when choosing your new stairlift. Stairlifts are used to restore independence and can allow you to access the stairs without needing assistance. Affordable Mobility are certified Stannah stairlift installers and have installed Stannah stairlifts for our customers in Leeds and the surrounding areas for many years. In this article, we offer our top 5 tips for choosing a stairlift and how we can help you choose the perfect stairlift for your home. Should you be looking for stairlifts in Leeds or Stannah stairlifts in Leeds then ensure that you enquire with Affordable Mobility today or freephone: 0800 084 3207.

1. Consider the Styles of Stannah Stairlift Available

Firstly, it’s a good idea to consider the styles of Stannah staircase are available as you can choose a stairlift that suits the style of your home and staircase. If your staircase is straight then it will require a straight stairlift whereas a curved staircase will require a curved stairlift. It’s important to buy a stairlift that suits your staircase and this is the starting point.

2. Finding the Right Fit

Stairlifts have differing sizes so you will need to see which type will be comfortable. Measuring a chair that you can sit on comfortably will let you know the size of chair that will suit you. It’s also important to remember that some stairlifts have weight restrictions so you will want to find out about the weight restrictions on a stairlift before purchasing it.

3. Think About the Features You May Need

Stairlifts come equipped with base features but also come fully equipped with a range of interesting and convenient additional features. When thinking about your new stairlift, think about if you have any additional requirements. You can then discuss this with our team and we will be able to suggest additional features that you may want to include with your new stairlift. It’s important to have access to easy to use features that ensure that you are safe and secure and we can help you with all of the accessories that you may require.

4. Choosing Stannah

Stannah is a highly renowned brand known for the quality of their stairlifts and the quality of installation from Stannah approved installers. As we are Stannah approved installers, you can be sure that we will install your stairlift with the utmost professionalism and efficiency whilst also making sure that your stairlift is safe throughout. This also extends to our reconditioned stairlifts, which are only allowed to be installed once they reach the Stannah mark of approval after rigorous testing. You know that you are going to get a high-quality stairlift with Stannah and our specialist team are more than happy to help you find your perfect stairlift.

5. Choosing Your Payment Option

Choosing your payment option is important. You can either purchase a stairlift or arrange for a stairlift rental. Renting a stairlift is appropriate for if you require a temporary stairlift or are looking to test a certain style of stairlift. We offer free servicing for stairlift rentals and will arrange the annual servicing for you. You can purchase a stairlift if you feel that you are ready to have a more permanent stairlift installed. You can purchase a reconditioned stairlift which will be cheaper than purchasing a brand new stairlift. It’s just important to remember that a reconditioned curved stairlift is rare so you will likely have to purchase or rent a curved stairlift brand new rather than arrange for a reconditioned stairlift to be installed.

Affordable Mobility have helped many customers find their ideal stairlift and install the stairlift for them. We aim to give you the independence that you deserve around the home as well as assistance if you are finding it difficult to climb the stairs. If you are looking for stairlifts in Leeds or stairlifts near me in Leeds then enquire with Affordable Mobility today on freephone: 0800 084 3207.