South Coast Stairlifts
Buying a stairlift
The process of buying a stairlift begins with a personal consultation followed by an on-site visit to measure for your stair lift. Being a family business, the whole process is completed by Ray Crosthwaite, who will measure, advise, supply and install your stairlift
If you need a stairlift you can start this process by calling South Coast Stairlifts Ray Crosthwaite on 0409 555 884.
South Coast Stairlifts will guide you through this process. We listen to what you need and advise on how that can be best achieved, we listen to you and look carefully at all the options to ensure a best solution for your needs and stair configuration. We also ensure that the stairlift looks its best in your house, blending in with the existing decor. Ray will also provide ongoing service and support of the stairlift to ensure it runs smoothly and trouble free
Things you should know about when buying a stairlift:
The cost versus the benefits.
Is it worth purchasing a stairlift?
Do you feel capable of staying in your home with your loved one or alone? If your answer is yes, then it is definitely worth the effort to investigate the possibility of installing a stairlift.
The cost of the stairlift gives more years in your home compared to the emotional cost of leaving your home and moving to smaller premises or into care or village life, which is an important family decision. We would like to help you make the best decision.
If there is an emergency, can the staircase be used by all emergency services, or does the stairlift get in the way?
The stairlift, when folded, can take up as little as 360 mm on your stairway. From our experience, stairlift installation does not impede on uses of the stairs. Fitted stairlifts are sometimes used to remove patients and indeed can be invaluable for returning the weak after hospitalization. South Coast Stairlifts will always suggest the optimum design for your stairs, with emphasis on user safety and convenience. The installed rail does not pose any hindrance.
Technology.
There are a number of safety features included with the stairlift. The stairlift is fitted with many safety sensors to prevent injury, to say the family cat sitting on the stairs.
Because the stairlift is driven by two powerful 12 Volt batteries the stairlift will continue to travel during power failure or blackouts. Charging of these batteries occurs automatically whenever the stairlift waits at the top or bottom landings.
Fitting installation
Will my stairs be damaged when the stairlift is installed?
The stairlift rails are made in small easy to assemble pieces , ensuring that the rail sections can be carried to your staircase without fear of damage to any walls or household fittings. Every care is taken when securing the mounting brackets which screw to the stair treads and at times drilling thru concrete or tiles typically in landing areas is required. The stairlift rail is mounted by brackets to the treads of your stairs and at no time is any attachment made to walls.