If your staircase is not straight don't think that you have no choice other than to invest in a curved stairlift. We understand that the cost and lengthy installation time of a curved lift, means it is not always a viable option for our customers. In these circumstances we are able to offer a range of carpentry solutions to permit the use of a straight stairlift.

 

Straight Staircase with flat 1/4 landing plus step

If your staircase has a ¼ landing at the top and one further step onto the landing, then by “in-filling” or creating a “false step”, a straight stairlift can be installed to deliver you right up to the landing level. This is particularly suitable if customers need to transfer to or from a wheelchair.

Two flights of stairs with flat 1/2 landing

If your staircase consists of two flights with a landing in between then two separate stairlifts can be used with the user transferring between the lifts. If there is a step on the landing this can be over come by construction of a “false step”.

Straight Staircase with fan at top plus extra steps beyond turn

If your staircase has a 90° turn at the top then the installation of a straight stairlift combined with a bridging platform is the ideal solution if you don’t want the expense of a curved lift.

To ensure your safety, we only use specially adapted stairlifts with barrier arms in conjunction with a platform and of course the platform can be folded neatly out of the way when not required.

Fan at Bottom

If your staircase has winding steps (also known as a fan) at the bottom then by modifying one step it is possible to fit a straight stairlift.

This configuration will usually leave 2 or 3 steps to climb before mounting the stairlift but with the addition of handrails this can often be accomplished in a safe manner.