Everyone is familiar with the concept of having a stairlift in the home (for those that struggle with mobility, whether through a disability, old age or illness) but not so many people are familiar with the concept of home lifts (sometimes referred to as domestic lifts).
Indeed, most people would wonder what on earth had happened were they to visit a relative or a friend only to find a ‘proper’ lift in the hallway or corner of the living room – you’d be forgiven for wondering whether the upstairs had been turned into some sort of business premises.
But, in actual fact, home lifts have been around for quite some time and are fast becoming the favoured alternative to the more commonplace stairlift and here are five reasons why.
1) A standard home lift is far more reliable than a stairlift which can often breakdown, leaving users potentially ‘trapped’ upstairs or confined to the downstairs until the problem is fixed.
2) Stairlifts may ostensibly seem like the cheapest option, initially, but the ongoing cost of repairs and maintenance servicing means that, in the long run, it is far more cost effective to purchase a domestic lift.
3) The lifts do not take up an abundance of space or spoil the aesthetic of the home like a stairlift can. Home lifts and elevators can be fitted with an integrated curtain that simply slides over, making the lift seem like a windowed area.
4) Home lifts are far faster when compared to stairlifts which sometimes seem to take a lifetime to get up or down the stairs. A through-floor lift is capable of taking one passenger up to one floor in under 30 seconds.
5) Domestic lifts also allow for more than one person to travel at one time, meaning that unlike a stairlift, no one person needs to be left at the bottom or top of the stairs while the other one uses the lift.
Easy to arrange lots of information, No problems with fitting, payment taken in stages, last payment when job was completed. Everyone was friendly from start to finish.
My experience with Stiltz Homelifts. Just over a month ago, I had my Stiltz lift installed and I am so pleased with it. The workmen that came and fitted it were very professional and knew what they were doing. They were so professional I would not hesitate to recommend Stiltz lifts to anybody.
Great looking product, knowledgeable sales people, fitters work clean quickly and polite. Definitely recommend.
Great stylist lift, had for six months without a hitch. Installed by company staff not subcontractors. Cannot fault the lift, buying experience, installation, service. Good company ethos and made in UK.
From the very beginning with the initial construction to the finished product. I have never seen such polite men with an equal work ethic. They cleaned as they went each day. The pets were never in harm. The finished product is awesome. Couldn’t be more pleased
Excellent from beginning to end – and beyond.
Everybody we dealt with at Stiltz was very helpful and efficient, from the initial meeting with Nick Sale, the sales rep, thorough technical inspection, the builders, installers, plumber, electrician, and excellent follow up service and attention. My husband’s life is transformed and mine is much easier. Thank you Stiltz.
Elegant lift, promptly installed by careful and tidy fitters who removed their rubbish the following day. A fair price and an envied addition to our home.
I have been astounded and gratified by the levels of service we have received from every member of the Stiltz teams we have dealt with. A superb lift with exceptional service!
An excellent company from the first contact to the completed project. All personnel were friendly and very polite but stayed extremely professional throughout. Having been in the construction industry for over 40 years I was aware the preparation work was carried out to a high standard by the best of trades people. The lift itself can not be faulted both the operation and aesthetics.
The service was better than 1st class. It was excellent in every way. We could not be more pleased with everything Stiltz applied it’s self to in any way. We would award 6 stars at the very least.
Disability Facilities Grants, up to £30,000, can fund home adaptations like Stiltz lifts, starting at £9,990, supporting independent living for disabled individuals.
Stiltz home lifts ensure safety with battery backups, obstruction sensors, self-closing doors, weight limit sensors, and ‘hold to run’ controls for a secure user experience.
Stiltz home lifts feature a battery backup for safe descents during power cuts, with an optional UPS for multiple trips during outages.
