Home lift

pernes

Hi has anyone installed a home lift. My parents are having trouble going up and down the stairs and do not have the option of a stair lift due to the design of the stairs.
Have seen the small home lifts that can be fitted into the corner of a room and the house layout would lend to this. Just wanted to see if anyone else has one or any recommendations.

Many thanks

B_G_B

I am a wheelchair user and can not walk at all. Had a home lift (wheelchair accessible type) fitted a year ago and I love it. Bought mine from Wessex lifts. The first quote that I got from another company was very slightly cheaper, although they were not a manufacturer. They installed (mainly) Wessex lifts. The reason that I went with Wessex was because they could also supply a UPS as part of the install so it still works in the event of a power cut. The first company that quoted me said that a UPS was not possible because the current draw was too high, which is rubbish. Most (all) lifts without a UPS fitted will still descend as they have a small backup battery for this purpose in an emergency. Approx 2 months lead time from ordering until installation. Installation was one day building prep, cutting hole in floor / boxing in / extra joists / lay in electrical cabling. Then a few days later one day to install the lift.
http://www.wessexlifts.com

Note.... I have no association with Wessex lifts other than being a happy customer.

phill99

Are you sure you can't have stair lift? Stair lift companies can get them into the most bizarre stair layouts now.


Its worth getting a company round to get a definitive answer.

Robin9

pernes wrote: »

.............. do not have the option of a stair lift due to the design of the stairs..................

Many thanks

My MIL had a stair lift that started flat, went up a flight of stairs, then flat, turn through 90 deg, up a short flight of stairs then flat again.

Have a chat with a local supplier rather than the big boys (who have to get their advertising budget back somehow)

Silvertabby

“ .............. do not have the option of a stair lift due to the design of the stairs..................

Many thanks
Originally posted by pernes

A friend's stair lift had so many turns it was almost like a helter skelter ! As others have said, ask for a second opinion.

pernes

Thanks for the replies B G B, would you mind giving me some idea of cost and did you need to get building regs?

Thanks

B_G_B

pernes wrote: »

Thanks for the replies B G B, would you mind giving me some idea of cost and did you need to get building regs?

Thanks

The first quote that I received was from a firm called Prism Medical. That quote was arranged through the councils adult services occupational therapist that I had been referred to by my neurologist. £8600 not including any extra work required, ie shifting any underfloor cabling / plumbing etc. https://prismmedical.co.uk

Quote from Wessex was £9000. This included £245 for additional electrical work (re-routing electrical and phone cable in lift area and shifting a light switch). The UPS that I wanted was an additional £870.

Building regs that I know little about we're all dealt with by Wessex. A visit was made by the local building inspector part way through the first days work.

Electrical test certificates etc were provided on completion.

Neither of the two firms were at all "pushy" when they quoted, which is what I feared most.

slinga

B_G_B wrote: »

I am a wheelchair user and can not walk at all. Had a home lift (wheelchair accessible type) fitted a year ago and I love it. Bought mine from Wessex lifts. The first quote that I got from another company was very slightly cheaper, although they were not a manufacturer. They installed (mainly) Wessex lifts. The reason that I went with Wessex was because they could also supply a UPS as part of the install so it still works in the event of a power cut. The first company that quoted me said that a UPS was not possible because the current draw was too high, which is rubbish. Most (all) lifts without a UPS fitted will still descend as they have a small backup battery for this purpose in an emergency. Approx 2 months lead time from ordering until installation. Installation was one day building prep, cutting hole in floor / boxing in / extra joists / lay in electrical cabling. Then a few days later one day to install the lift.
http://www.wessexlifts.com

Note.... I have no association with Wessex lifts other than being a happy customer.

Look I know this is waylaying the thread but there may be some interest.


Do you use a Pressure Relief Mattress at all?
Do you find them comfortable?


Does is stop any requirement to turn from side to side etc regularly?

B_G_B

slinga wrote: »

Look I know this is waylaying the thread but there may be some interest.


Do you use a Pressure Relief Mattress at all?
Do you find them comfortable?


Does is stop any requirement to turn from side to side etc regularly?

No. I just use a normal mattress. If price is anything to go by it's midrange quality wise. I am no expert though. Just picked one that I liked

I did spend a few days in hospital earlier this year and used a pressure relief mattress whilst there. Actually came out of hospital with a couple of pressure sores that were treated by home visit nurses.

I have however found pressure relief cushions for my seating arrangements useful at times.

pernes

Thank you, sounds reasonable