Stairlifts have for decades been the most common way of lifting people who need help with mobility up and downstairs. But times are changing with more and more customers deciding that domestic lifts are an ideal alternative as they meet their requirements more closely.
There are a number of reasons for this, including the many safety features the Stiltz Lift offers as standard compared to a stairlift. A domestic lift also appeals to users as it means they can independently move around their home unaided, while with a stairlift they may require assistance from a carer or family member getting them on and off the device.
Some people have decided to choose the Stiltz Lift because there is no risk of falling down the stairs. Unlike other residential lifts or elevators on the market, Stiltz domestic lifts do not use hydraulics or require load bearing walls and are powered by an electric motor that sits on the top of the lift that plugs straight into the wall. It is the only non-hydraulic domestic lift of its kind available in the UK.
The weight of the lift is carried on two strong steel cables and if these cables were to break or go slack, Stiltz’s patented fall arrest mechanism inside the hoist would activate and stop the lift from moving. This mechanism ensures the safety of all occupants at all times.
All Stiltz domestic lifts include a number of safety features that mean that cables wound never been able to break or go slack. For example, the lift includes top and safety pans that are located above and the below the lift. This means that if an object were to obstruct the lift as it travels, the lift simply stops.
Stiltz domestic lifts have a full height light curtain that acts as a sensor and ensures nothing crosses in or out of the lift as it travels. The lifts are fitted with weight limit sensors restricted to a carrying capacity of 27 stone and if this is ever exceeded, the lift will not travel.
Out of balance sensors will also detect if the lift is not balanced and stop it from travelling – and it even has a over speed detection sensor that will halt the lift if for whatever reason the lift travels even a fraction too fast.
While stairlifts are ostensibly cheaper, the cost of a domestic lift is more affordable than you might think with its added safety features providing extra peace of mind for the user.
Easy to arrange lots of information, No problems with fitting, payment taken in stages, last payment when job was completed. Everyone was friendly from start to finish.
My experience with Stiltz Homelifts. Just over a month ago, I had my Stiltz lift installed and I am so pleased with it. The workmen that came and fitted it were very professional and knew what they were doing. They were so professional I would not hesitate to recommend Stiltz lifts to anybody.
Great looking product, knowledgeable sales people, fitters work clean quickly and polite. Definitely recommend.
Great stylist lift, had for six months without a hitch. Installed by company staff not subcontractors. Cannot fault the lift, buying experience, installation, service. Good company ethos and made in UK.
From the very beginning with the initial construction to the finished product. I have never seen such polite men with an equal work ethic. They cleaned as they went each day. The pets were never in harm. The finished product is awesome. Couldn’t be more pleased
Excellent from beginning to end – and beyond.
Everybody we dealt with at Stiltz was very helpful and efficient, from the initial meeting with Nick Sale, the sales rep, thorough technical inspection, the builders, installers, plumber, electrician, and excellent follow up service and attention. My husband’s life is transformed and mine is much easier. Thank you Stiltz.
Elegant lift, promptly installed by careful and tidy fitters who removed their rubbish the following day. A fair price and an envied addition to our home.
I have been astounded and gratified by the levels of service we have received from every member of the Stiltz teams we have dealt with. A superb lift with exceptional service!
An excellent company from the first contact to the completed project. All personnel were friendly and very polite but stayed extremely professional throughout. Having been in the construction industry for over 40 years I was aware the preparation work was carried out to a high standard by the best of trades people. The lift itself can not be faulted both the operation and aesthetics.
The service was better than 1st class. It was excellent in every way. We could not be more pleased with everything Stiltz applied it’s self to in any way. We would award 6 stars at the very least.
Home lifts are a modern alternative to stairlifts, offering reliability, speed, capacity, and seamless aesthetic integration for a stylish and efficient solution.
Stiltz home lifts ensure safety with battery backups, obstruction sensors, self-closing doors, weight limit sensors, and ‘hold to run’ controls for a secure user experience.
Stiltz home lifts feature a battery backup for safe descents during power cuts, with an optional UPS for multiple trips during outages.
