Stairlift

A stairlift (or chairlift) is an aid to help people safely go up and down the stairs. For example, for people who are unsteady on their feet or who, due to an injury or illness, can no longer take the stairs independently. In that case a stairlift offers a solution. It often enables them to live independently at home for longer. They are no longer confined to the ground floor of the home and do not need to carry out major renovations.

What does a stairlift look like?

A stairlift consists of a chair with a motor and a rail. This rail runs from the bottom to the top of the stairs and is usually attached to the stairs themselves. A chair is fixed to this rail. This chair has armrests and a footrest. The controls to go up and down are built into the armrests. In addition, the chair is equipped with a seat belt.

To get on and off safely, the chair rotates a quarter turn at the top of the stairs. When the stairlift is not being used, the chair can be (partially) folded up. In that way, the stairs can also be used by people who do not need the stairlift.

A lift for every staircase?

Every staircase is different. One is wide and very steep. Another is narrow with a turn. There is a stairlift for almost every staircase, but it is, of course, custom work. To see what fits best, it is important to have an engineer come round. They will discuss the wishes and see what the possibilities are.

For people who use a wheelchair, a home lift may be a better solution. This works like a normal lift. The wheelchair can therefore go with it. Home lifts are a lot more expensive and require serious building work.