Why Home Lifts Are Becoming More Popular Than Stairlifts

People who have limited mobility need help getting around their house if they live on more than one level, which is why many have stairlifts fitted. However, more and more are choosing to have a home lift installed instead these days, and there are many reasons why. 

One factor to consider when thinking about a stairlift is if you have narrow stairs, as this will make it more challenging to get one fitted. The handrail and other features might have to be removed in order for it to fit in. 

They also take up a lot of space and can be difficult to get on or off, putting passengers at risk of falling. 

Installing a wheelchair lift in your house, on the other hand, has lots of benefits. For a start, they allow people to stay in their home for longer, as they can access upstairs and downstairs. 

As users do not need to access stairs if they have a lift, there is less risk of them falling, making it safer for them. 

Home lifts are also appealing to homebuyers, as they make the house look modern and equipped for the future. Therefore, they could add value to the property, while some prospective buyers will look at stairlifts as something to remove, which would be an extra cost for them. 

Even homebuyers who do not have mobility needs at the moment may look at a house with an elevator and view it as something they might need when they get older, without it affecting the aesthetic of the home. Therefore, it could make the asset more appealing, instead of being a deterrent. 

As well as home lifts, an accessible house should include a wet room, low counters, large parking spaces, large enough rooms for a wheelchair to turn around, and wide doors.