Are the stairs becoming a bit too difficult? Did you get a recent surgery that is prohibiting you from being able to go up the stairs for a short period of time? Maybe you have multiple flights of stairs and you’ve noticed yourself getting more out of breath.
It may be time for you to consider a stair lift for your home. Stair lifts are an excellent solution and a great way to gain a greater sense of independence in your home, increasing your overall quality of life. Homes with narrow or particularly steep staircases may benefit more from stair lifts.
There are pros and cons to stair lifts that are important to consider when making your decision whether or not to install one in your home or business.
Pros of stair lifts
- Easy installation: Our On the Mend team is able to install a stair lift in just a matter of hours.
- Cost-efficient: Stair lifts can range anywhere from $3,500 to $13,000, making them a relatively affordable option that will buy you a lot of independence in return
- Safe: Stair lifts have safety features built in to ensure that they won’t go too fast or slow
- Easy to be removed: If you only need a stair lift for a temporary period of time, like for recovery post-surgery, a stair lift can be taken down as easily as it was installed.
Cons of stair lifts
- Difficult to transfer: Stair lifts would not be the best solution for those who can’t transfer out of a mobility device and into the lift by themselves.
- Low weight capacity: Stair lifts don’t have as high of a weight capacity as something like a in-home elevator.
There are two traditional kinds of stair lifts to choose from: straight stair lifts and curved stair lifts. Both are excellent options that can be life changing in some situations.
If you feel like your stairs are too unique for a lift, or have a building/home with two staircases and a landing in the middle, you may think that installing a stair lift would be too complicated in your space.
At On the Mend, no stairs are too complicated to install a lift on. It’s just a matter of which kind of lift is best for you: a straight lift or a curved lift.
The answer depends on factors such as the size of the landing, the rise and run of your stairs and the mobility of the stair lift user.
