Stair Alteration Support Announced By Oakland Stairlifts

Online, January 16, 2013 (Newswire.com) - For many people suffering from impaired mobility, a stairlift can become an absolutely essential part of their home life. Losing the ability to remain independent even in one's own home can be incredibly disheartening, and any technology that allows individuals to avoid this represents valuable progress.

Stairlifts can be fitted both easier and cheaper onto straight staircases, so most potential customers try to ensure they possess one of these. However some staircases can only support curved stairlifts, resulting in higher installation and product costs for individuals who sometimes cannot afford it. Because of this, Oakland Stairlifts are now supporting stair alterations, allowing a larger number of homes to support cheaper stairlift solutions.

A representative from the company commented on their ability to install onto a wider variety of staircases. "A lot of people assume stairlifts are only suitable for curved and straight staircases, but this isn't the case. With a variety of stair alteration techniques we can aid individuals with a range of staircase styles to find efficient and cheap stairlifts suitable for their home, allowing them to move around independently and comfortably."

When potential customers approach Oakland Stairlifts with an interest in purchasing, the process is kick-started with an assessment of their home. This allows the company to gauge the needs of the customer, without locking them in to an inappropriate, over expensive product.

For instance, many staircases feature a mezzanine leading on to a second flight of stairs, rendering the staircase inappropriate for many products. With alterations Oakland Stairlifts are able to cover the middle ground with an extended rail. Where individuals may normally have to cross the mezzanine to continue, they are now able to take the entire journey sitting down.

Similarly, many curved stairlifts require their passenger to disembark and climb a couple of stairs to complete the flight. With slight alterations Oakland Stairlifts are able to install a transfer platform, allowing customers to board a flat surface at the same level as the top floor.

Oakland Stairlifts are Leicester-based suppliers of stairlifts and mobility solutions. They've helped people across the UK regain their home independence, and hope to extend this service further with support for stair alterations.