When your home features a staircase without bends, turns or multiple-levels a straight stairlift could be a life changing solution for those who find stairs difficult.
Unlike curved stairlifts that require custom manufacturing, straight stairlifts are designed fro standard, linear staircases without turns, landings or curved sections.
A straight stairlift is a motorised chair that travels along a single rail system installed directly onto your staircase steps. These mobility aids are specifically engineered for staircases that run in a straight line from the bottom to the top without any curves, turns, or intermediate landings.
The key components of a straight stairlift include :
Rail system - a single straight track that guides the chair.
Motorised chair - battery-powered chair inclusive of safety features.
Control system - ceasy to use controls for smooth operation
Safety mechanisms - emergency stops, seatbelts and obstruction sensors.
Professional installation - to ensure peace of mind and correct, safe operation.
Straight stairlifts are the ideal solution when several conditions align, making them both the most practical and cost-effective choice for your mobility needs.
Your staircase is an excellent candidate for a straight stairlift if it features a single, uninterrupted flight of stairs. This means no curves, no 90° turns, no landings and no spiral or winding sections. The staircase should run directly from one level to another in a straight line.
Most residential homes feature stright staircases, particularly in :
Standard 2 storey homes
Split level properties
Townhouses with direct access stairs
Basement access stairs
Porch or Deck entry stairs
Straight stairlifts offer significant cost advantages over curved alternatives. Since they use a standardised rail system and don't require custom manufacturing to the same degree, straight stairlifts can typically cost 40-60% less than curved models. This makes them more accessible to families seeking mobility solutions.
The standardised nature of straight stairlifts means faster installation times. Most can be fitted within an hour or two, and sometimes for reconditioned or rental straight stairlifts this can even be the same day as ordered in some cases.
Straight stairlifts offer a better resale value in most cases when bought new or as a very high quality reconditioned unit. They can often also be relocated to a different straight staircase should your move homes. This flexibility doesn't exist with curved stairlifts.
Curved stairlift options available
Access Flow X straight stairlifts. Beautiful, quiet and the smoothest possible ride. Can accomodate the narrowest staircases down to only 610mm width.
View Flow X straight stairlifts >Easily blends in with your home decor. Very quiet single rail stairlift system by Acess BDD.
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A+ Grade (less than 3 months use guaranteed) options available. Extremely high quality single rail design. 12-Months warranty included.
View reconditioned straight stairlifts >Excellent quality straight stairlifts to rent. From 6 month hire terms, with installation, removal and maintentance included. Fast installation
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