Stair Lifts for Residential Homes
Installing stair lifts for residential homes is our specialty. We have installed stair lifts in over 1500 residential homes in Southern Illinois and the St. Louis, MO area. We believe there are certain features that make a stair lift a great fit for residential applications.
Residential Stair Lifts vs. Commercial Stair Lifts
There are 3 major differences between residential stair lifts and commercial stair lifts:
- Comfort/Style
- Affordability
- Space
Comfort/Style
When designing a stair lift for residential use, comfort is an important consideration. A stair lift from the main floor to the second floor of a home may be used multiple times each day. While the time spent in the chair is minimal, a comfortable seat and riding position make using the stair lift also feel safer. Comfort is often much less of a concern in a commercial environment.
The style of a residential stair lift is designed to match that of your home. They often feature neutral tones and soft edges, to blend in instead of stand out. They also have a modern design, to prevent a lift from looking outdated.
Affordability
Stair lifts designed to be installed in residential homes are typically less costly than those designed for commercial applications. Depending on the complexity of the installation, the difference may be thousands in savings. Interested in learning more about how much a stair lift costs? Check out our stair lift price guide.
Space
In the wider stairways of a commercial building, the space that a stair lift takes up is less of a concern. In a standard residential stairway, space is often a limited resource. A lift that folds up close to the wall leaves plenty of space for others to walk the stairs. That’s why some residential stair lifts take up as little as 10.5″ when folded up.
The Best Residential Stair Lift?
Our pick for the best stair lift for residential homes has to be the Harmar Pinnacle SL600. It’s affordable, comfortable, and is the industry leader in space savings at just 10.5″ when folded up. It also has an outstanding limited lifetime warranty on the drivetrain, ensuring years of trouble-free use!
