subject: Can We Afford A Stairlift? [print this page] The positive impact of a stair lift on daily life can be underrated. Yet after worries about installation and damage to walls, the second most common misconception about stair lifts is that they are unaffordable. Yet the correct stair lift helps people regain independence, move about their own home and can even be the deciding factor in where to live during retirement.
While these factors are all priceless in their own way, there are also a number of grants, allowances and payment schemes to help ease the financial burden. There are two options; seeking a full or partial grant from the local authority or a registered charity or purchasing the lift from a private company.
There are number of options to reduce costs while still maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and safety. Because of they way lifts are fitted, they can also be easily removed. As they are built with durability in mind, refurbished and second hand models provide the same benefits as new but at a fraction of the cost.
The second option may sound costly, but manufacturers understand their customer's financial positions and other obligations. After all they have been in the market longer! Almost every company offers hire purchase (HP) plans or interest free instalments on brand new models. Any company wanting upfront payment in full should be reported to the a local authority or charity.
Charities also provide the same help and often much faster. They will also help select the stair lift best suited to individual needs. Home is where the heart is and often adapting that home is the most cost effective option. With lifts starting from as little as a few hundred pounds, you really can't put a price on mobility.
