Your Questions Answered
Have questions about stairlifts in Derbyshire or the Midlands?
Direct Stairlifts answers the most common queries on costs, installation, servicing, repairs, funding and home surveys. If you don’t see your question, please contact us.
Do I have to pay for a quote for having a stairlift fitted?
No, here at Direct Stairlifts you do not need to pay for a quotation. We provide a free friendly survey of your home, which will let you know the type of stairlift you will need for your individual staircase.
Can I rent a stairlift?
Yes, Direct Stairlifts offer a rental or hire service with no minimum contract. The rental scheme is a fantastic way for our customers to have a stairlift in their own home, without the worry of the cost of buying, maintaining and servicing the stairlift.
Is the stairlift fitted to the wall or the stairs?
The stairlift is fitted to the stairs, meaning there is no worry about damage to the decoration in your home.
How much does a stairlift cost?
Stairlifts vary in price depending on your individual staircase in your home. We provide a free quotation service to survey your staircase, we can then let you know if you will need a straight or curved stairlift.
Can you use a stairlift on a set of stairs that goes around corners?
Yes, curved stairlifts have tracks that are specifically designed to suit staircases that bend or turn corners. The stairlift will be manufactured to fit the exact turns on the stairs in your home. We can even fit stairlifts on spiral stairs.
How long does installation take?
The stairlifts are fitted quickly and efficiently by our friendly fittings team. A curved staircase will be fitted within a day, a straight stairlift can be professionally fitted within a few hours causing minimal disruption to you.
