For anyone with limited mobility, a residential elevator or a stair lift can be a life-changer. In particular, you might consider adding a stair lift to your Montgomery County home if you don’t have enough space for an elevator or are looking for an accessibility solution with a quicker assembly time. However, many people shy away from stair lifts because of false information about their quality. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about stair lifts.
Stair Lifts Can Be for Anyone
The myth is that a stair lift is strictly necessary for someone who has a mobility problem, particularly for the elderly. However, like a home elevator, a stair lift can be useful for anyone. It doesn’t matter how old or you are if you need extra help getting around your house. In fact, stair lifts are often a more popular choice for younger people who are recovering from a serious illness or injury because stair lifts are available to rent. You aren’t forced to choose between a residential elevator or a stair lift either, because a stair lift is also a good temporary solution while you are waiting to install your home elevator.
Stair Lifts Don’t Block the Stairs
Many people believe that stair lifts are notorious for taking up all of the room on a stairway and that they eliminate the ability for other people to comfortably walk up and down the stairs. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Stair lifts are very compact and convenient while also being sturdy. The main railing runs close along the wall, and the chair folds away when not in use. And if for any reason you find that the chair is in your way, you can move it with a push of a button.
Stair Lifts Are Easy and Inexpensive
Lastly, if you’ve never had experience with getting a stair lift installed, then you might believe the rumors that it is just as long a process as getting a home elevator. However, most stair lifts can be assembled in just a couple of hours. Because of this, the cost of the average stair lift easily starts at just under $5,000. If you have been thinking about getting a stair lift but were hesitant, hopefully this new information will help clear up these doubts.
Contact Signature Elevator & Accessible Design Today for Your Stair Lift!
Signature Elevators & Accessible Design, LLC works with leading manufacturers to provide you with the beautiful residential elevator that you need. Located in Rockville, MD and serving Maryland, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia areas, we have years of experience with incorporating elevators into multi-story homes and working with customers to ensure the elevator meets their specific needs. With styles from modern tubes to wood paneled cabs, Signature Elevators has all the tools you need to build the perfect elevator for your home! Visit our website or contact us at 301-251-1658 for more information. The manufacturers we represent are:
Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators https://www.vacuumelevators.com/
Stiltz Lifts https://www.stiltzlifts.com/
Fox Valley Elevators https://www.foxvalleyelevator.com/
Cambridge Elevating https://www.cambridgeelevating.com/
