Straight Stairlifts
Straight stairlifts are perfect for stairs that go straight up and do not have any bends, corners or landings on.
- New Straight Stairlifts
- Used Straight Stairlifts
- Straight Stairlift Rental
Could You Benefit From A Stairlift?
Stairlifts can be a great benefit to those who struggle to climb the stairs unaided. Although stairlifts are more commonly associated with the elderly, anybody who finds it difficult to get up and down the stairs or has limited mobility may find getting a stairlift a huge help.
Depending on the stairs you have a straight stairlift may be the most practical option for you.
A Straight stairlift is exactly what it sounds like, a stairlift that goes straight up and down without and bends or twists in it.
Straight stairlifts are perfect if you don’t have any turns on your staircase and can operate in one straight line.
Straight stairlifts come in a number of colours, styles and sizes. A stairlift should compliment your home’s features which is why there is so much choice!
Why Choose Modern Mobility?
Since 1997 Modern Mobility has been committed to finding the best mobility products for you and delivering excellent service. We pride ourselves on making your life that little bit easier with the right equipment. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to help and guide you through the whole process and will make sure you are completely happy with your new stairlift.
We offer a FREE no-obligation home assessment, where one of our specialists will come to your house and advise you on what starirlift would be the best option for you. This will include looking at your current and future needs, the width of your stairs and any additional extras you may require.
Straight Stairlift Models
Our quality stairlifts which are manufactured by Handicare are available with different levels of functionality to best suit your mobility needs, they also come in a variety of colours to match your home.
Straight Stairlift Standard Features
- Two remotes, one for the operator of the stairlift and one for another person as a spare.
- Sensors that will stop the stairlift to avoid collisions if there are obstructions on the stairs.
- Easily adjustable seatbelt to ensure your are safe and comfortable.
- Foldable footrest to save space, manual or powered options available.
- Swivel seat that can be easily turned for your convenience, manual or powered options available.
- Internal backup battery which allows for several uses in the event of a power cut.
Handicare 950
The Handicare 950 offers a compact, cost effective way of getting up and down your stairs.
As well as all of the standard features, the Handicare 950 includes:
- Batteries charge at any point of the track
- Manual foldable seat and arm rests
- Powered swivel seat if required
- Sand coloured upholstery
- Standard weight limit of 265lbs
Optional Extras
Manual hinge as standard, slide track available. This will prevent the rail blocking access at the bottom of the stairs or in a doorway.
Handicare 950+
As well as all of the standard features, the Handicare 950 includes:
- Batteries charge at any point of the track
- Manual foldable seat and arm rests
- Powered swivel seat if required
- Sand coloured upholstery
- Standard weight limit of 265lbs
Optional Extras
Slide track available, this will prevent the rail blocking access at the bottom of the stairs or in a doorway.
Body harness, for those who need extra support
Handicare 1000
The Handicare 1000 offers one of the slimmest stair tracks to provide minimal track intrusion on the staircase.
This staircase holds the highest weight capacity.
- the 1000 offers 137kg / 21½st,
- the 1000XL 160kg / 25st
- the 1000XXL 200kg / 31½st.
- Manual foldable seat, arms and footrest
- two charging points, at the top and the bottom of the stairs
- Out door versions are available
- Choice of 6 upholstery colours
Additional Features
Powered footplate – to maximise space you can automatically fold up the footrest
Body harness for those who need extra support
Powered swivel seat also available
Handicare 1100
The Handicare 1100 is the slimmest straight stairlift and has been designed to fit narrow staircases.
The Handicare 1100 is powered by four quiet and reliable motors.
- Unfold the footrest at the push of a button.
- Unlike other stairlifts the 1100 doesn’t have a tooth rack, this means that there is no grease or oil on the rail collecting dust or dirt making the rail easy to clean and safe to touch
- Slide track available, this will prevent the rail blocking access at the bottom of the stairs or in a doorway.
- Easy Hinge so the track can manually be folded away from doorways for clear access
Optional Extras
Slide track available, this will prevent the rail blocking access at the bottom of the stairs or in a doorway.
Easy Hinge so the track can manually be folded away from doorways for clear access
Stairlifts Servicing
Here at Modern Mobility, we can also offer stairlift servicing which includes our engineers ensuring that your stairlift is running smoothly. We advise that like a mobility scooter you have your stairlift services every 12 months to ensure there is no problems with your stairlift and everything is working as it should be.
Used Stairlifts
Every pre-owned stairlift is always fully reconditioned and extensively tested by our team of engineers, and it only receives the Modern Mobility reconditioned certification when it meets our own high quality standards and safety standards.
Stairlift Rental
We offer both straight & curved stairlift to rent with a no fixed term contract, this Modern Mobility scheme allows you to hire the stairlift for as long or as shorter term as is required no matter your circumstance we have an option for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know A Straight Stairlift Is What I Need?
Straight stairlifts are typically used on stairs that are straight and have no bends or corners on them. If you are unsure, don’t worry, one of our stairlift professionals will come to your house and carry out an assessment before you make any final decisions.
How Do I Choose Between The Different Models?
With many different straight stairlift options you can choose which one is best for you. Our stairlift specialist will help you base your choice on comfort, your current and future needs, your budget and what style of stairlift you would prefer.
Will I Need A Manual or Powered Swivel Seat?
This choice is based on your needs. A manual swivel seat if best for people with a bit of mobility and can move the seat yourself, where as a powered one is ideal for people who need a little more help to get in and out of the seat.
What If My Stairs Are Too Narrow?
Our range of Handicare stairlifts offer super slim models to fir even the narrowest of stairs. When our professional comes to visit you and preform their assessment they will take this into consideration when finding the perfect stairlift for you.
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