FAQs about Stairlifts

Questions you should ask the stairlift surveyor

Many questions arise when deciding which stairlift you should purchase or even if you need a stairlift in the first place. Below is a selection of common questions and answers, courtesy of Stairliftadvice.co.uk. These questions give you an idea to what you should ask the stairlift surveyor when he or she visits your property.

1. If I buy a stairlift, how soon will it be fitted?
2. How is the stairlift fitted?
3. How is the stairlift operated?
4. Is there a lot of unsightly wiring?
5. What power supply does the stairlift require?
6. What happens if there's a power cut?
7. Do I have to maintain the batteries?
8. How much does a stairlift cost to run?
9. What are the weight restrictions?
10. I have a radiator / table / cupboard at the foot of the stairs, will it be in the way?
11. Will the door at the bottom of the stairs be an issue?
12. We both want to use the stairlift, how to we do that?
13. We have a fan stair at the top; do you recommend a platform installation?
14. What do I get for my money?
15. What if I cannot manage the swivel seat?
16. Can other people use the stairs when a stairlift is fitted?
17. I see that you can rent a stairlift as well as purchase, what do you recommend?
18. Should I buy a new or reconditioned stairlift?
19. Do reconditioned stairlifts have the same guarantee?
20. How much do stairlifts cost?