Mobility and platform lifts provide accessibility to a range of different areas within your property. With so many to choose from, it’s important to assess the location and purpose of your lift before making a decision. Before you contact a professional, it may be useful to understand the difference between the different products available.
As a result, we’ve put this useful comparison together, to assist you in the process.
The Different Types Of Mobility Lifts
Mobility lifts encompass a variety of stair, step, and platform lifts. It includes a variety of different applications for lifts in general, and to the untrained mind, it could seem daunting to determine which mobility lift is right for you.
Please see below a brief overview of each style to help with any choices you need to make for your home:
Stairlifts
Stairlifts can come in narrow, heavy-duty, curved, or exterior forms. No matter the size, shape or environment, there’s a stairlift that will fit your property. The designs are comfortable and simplistic, featuring a single, padded chair and a lightweight motor to help users ascend and descend a set of stairs.
Step Lifts
Step lifts are a type of mobility lift used to traverse large, vertical steps. Often, they’re featured on the exterior of a building and they give users the freedom to ascend to higher ground with ease. Furthermore, they come in various sizes to accommodate single, standing users, or those in a wheelchair or mobility scooter.
Home Lifts
These types of lifts are similar to structures you’d find in apartment buildings or shopping centres. They can be built small to suit a single person, or larger for multiple. They’re extremely convenient, can be placed in any room, and can even be run off a standard 240v main plug socket.
Platform Lifts
Mobility Platform lifts are similar to stairlifts in the way they ascend and descend a set of steps at will. However, the size is variable and accommodates those who need space for assisted movement, such as wheelchairs.
The Advantages Of A Platform Lift
Platform lifts are a fantastic addition to the home of someone limited in mobility. For you or a loved one, the inconvenience of restricting movement devices, such as scooters or wheelchairs, can make mobility around a house difficult and taxing. By installing a platform lift, you can gain access to all levels of a property with ease. Not only this, but it doesn’t require much maintenance and running costs are surprisingly minimal.
Contact Dolphin Stairlifts For Mobility & Platform Lifts
For a range of mobility and platform lifts, get in touch with one of our experts at Dolphin Stairlifts. We’ve got decades of experience, provide in-home assessments and cover every step of installation and aftercare with our extensive packages.
