To have a Mullaney’s Customer Service Representative contact you please click here. What is a stair lift? A stair lift, or chair lift, is a chair attached to a track that is bolted down onto a staircase. With stair chair lifts, there are no structural changes made to the home. The stair lift or chair lift can be used for carrying a person, laundry, groceries, or luggage up and down the stairs with a push of a button. Popular convenience features include: swivel seats that turn away from the staircase, remote controls that send or call the stair lift or chair lift to another floor, and a folding track at the lower landing to make the most out of small hallway space. A stair lift plugs into standard household outlet and can be placed on either side of the staircase. Mullaney’s Medical and Everything Medical in Cincinnati sells home stair lifts that can be customized to fit any home. Why a stair lift? There are many benefits to using a stair lift in your home.
Relieve the concern about the safety and comfort of your loved ones when you can’t always be by their side. Walking up and down the stairs is one of the leading causes of falls in the home for people of any age. Provide peace of mind that a loved one you are caring for will not fall down the stairs. Your loved one can enjoy all the comforts and amenities of the home they have grown to love over the years. Make your life or the life of the person you are caring for, easier and safer for years to come. Create a low-cost alternative when stairs become an obstacle. When you compare the cost of adding a room to the first floor, moving to an assisted living center, or purchasing a one-story home, a stair or chair lift is by far the most economical choice. Assist in carrying items to various levels of your home. Stair lifts can be used for carrying things up and down a staircase, such as groceries, laundry, or luggage. Dramatically reduce the wear and tear on ankles, knees, and hip joints, saving joint use for the activities you love to do.
The home evaluation is the first step to finding out if a stair or chair lift is right for you and your family. Mullaney’s in Cincinnati will schedule a free in-home evaluation with one of our Certified Stair Lift Installers to provide valuable insight regarding stair lift needs, use, type, and positioning. The home evaluation typically takes 30-45 minutes and is necessary to take accurate stair case measurements and provide the best stair lift recommendation. Mullaney’s Pharmacy – Everything Medical in Cincinnati sells stair lifts that can be customized to fit nearly every home. During the evaluation the following measurements and requirements will need to verified: Length of staircase – Commonly known as the A to B measurement. This is the measurement along the nosing from the upper to the lower landing. Rise and tread – Number of risers and the height of each measured from tread nose down to next tread. Depth of tread measured horizontally from step nose to step nose.
Stair chair lift position – Left or right side of the stair case. Outlet requirements – A standard electrical outlet must be easily accessible to operate the stair lift. If there is not an accessible outlet it is the customer’s responsibility to have one installed before Mullaney’s in Cincinnati installs the stair lift. User requirements – Options needed specific to the user’s needs. Mullaney’s starting price for stair lifts is $2695.00. The pricing can vary depending on the length of track required to accommodate your steps. All pricing includes a free in-home evaluation. For more information on specific model that Mullaney’s carries click on the picture to the left.Home > Healthcare > Stair Chair Lift Cost How Much Does Installing a Chair Lift for Stairs Cost? A chairlift, otherwise known as a stair lift, is a safe way to move about your house for those with mobility trouble. If you or a loved one has trouble getting up and down the stairs without assistance then it may be time for you to buy a stair chair lift.
It is not expensive as you may think to buy a chairlift. Often, you can get your insurance carrier to help with the cost. Even if you have a spiral staircase or 90 degree turns in your staircase, there is a stair lift that will meet your needs. If you have a short term disability due to an accident, you can even rent a stair lift for monthly payments to help your mobility while you heal. A typical, straight line chair lift will cost between $3,000 and $4,000, depending on power source and amenities. Installing a special stair lift, such as ones installed on a spiral stairway or 90 degree turn stairway, may increase the cost to as much as $12,000. These prices include installation; most companies will include installation as part of the price of the chair lift. If you require something a bit cheaper, a lot of companies sell refurbished chair lifts at a discount. They are relatively simple to repair and refurbish. Used stair lifts are just as reliable as a new one and can save you up to 30% over a new model.
Most every manufacturer will offer some sort of warranty on their models, as well. A 12 month maintenance-free package is standard. As stated earlier, a lot of stair lift companies offer you the option to rent a chair on a monthly basis. Depending on how long you need it, taking that option can save you thousands of dollars on the purchase of one. The best way to save money installing a stair lift is to choose a company that does a thorough job in giving you a price. Some fly-by-night companies will give you a price quote with a quick check of your house or even a quote over the phone. The price they give is never accurate and can cost you thousands in added extras on the back end. Good companies do a thorough check of you house and stair system and walk you through the buying process. Their quotes are very accurate and can save you thousands of dollars in unexpected fees over other companies. If you require a long term solution, have several flights of stairs in your house, or need to transport more than one person up and down at a time, an elevator is the only way to go.
Chances are, if you are inquiring about an elevator then you, either, have an extraordinarily large home or are installing one commercially. Either way, you will probably have the space to install an elevator shaft, which is the first step to having an elevator. Moving walls is where a large portion of labor costs come in when installing elevator shafts. If you have a stack of closets on each floor (one over the other), it makes a perfect place to install an elevator shaft. It can, truly, help keep labor costs down by taking advantage of the existing space. An average 6-person elevator, with shaft installed, can cost up to $20,000. This does not include labor costs to clear room for an elevator shaft. Depending on how much labor is needed to clear room for an elevator shaft, the price can double up to $40,000 to return your home to its normal state. There are also fees from the local fire department and building inspector to have an elevator installed. Moreover, there are yearly compliance and safety checks for the elevator.