Stair Lifts Information and More

Traditionally most homes are going to have straight stair cases and in the world of stair lifts this makes a big difference. The installation of a straight stair lift can generally be done in a few hours and does not require any special tools. They also are fairly inexpensive. Depending on the model they are available for around $2000 and most companies can have them shipped within a few days.

When dealing with curved stair lifts all of these rules go out the window. A curved stair lift must be completely custom built to fit your stairs exactly. This has several disadvantages, but perhaps the biggest one is the cost. A curved stair lift can easily cost upwards of $15,000. Also because it is being custom made it usually takes between 4-6 weeks to build it. The installation must also be done by a professional, can be labor intensive, and because it is built to fit your stairs it cannot be reused if you move or want to sell it.

So what do you do if you have a curved stair case? This can be a hard question, but in some cases it is possible to instead install 2 straight stair lifts. This will only work if you have a curved stair case that is really 2 straight stair cases at a perpendicular angle with a landing in between the stair cases. Most commonly this is possible on stair cases that are shaped like an L.

This is really the only way to avoid having to purchase a curved stair lift if you have curved stairs. If you do have to purchase a curved stair lift, ensure that it is covered by a good warranty and do some price shopping. Most companies will not even tell you a price until they have a chance to come look at your stair case, which often results in high pressure sales techniques, so remember to stand your ground.