Independence Ltd

Independence Ltd have been specialists in stairlifts and wheelchair platform lifts for over 20 years. We have a range of models to suit virtually any staircase, so you can enjoy the freedom and safety of easy access in your home.

ACC statistics show that the largest percentage of accidents from falls, are using ladders or stairs.

Eliminate the risk of a fall on your stairs by installing a lift today!
All our residential stairlift and platform lift products are designed and manufactured to International Safety Standards for your absolute safety and comfort. We will provide you with a superbly smooth, quiet way of ascending and descending your stairs, or solve a disabled access requirement in a building.

About our stairlifts:

• A stairlift is a chair that travels along a rail close to either side of the stairs.
• The rail is attached directly to the stair treads, not the wall.
• Installation takes only a few hours.
• The chair is powered by batteries which recharge automatically when not in use.
• The charger is plugged into a standard 230v power socket.
• At the top of the stairs the chair swivels to face safely onto the top landing.
• Weight limit: 160kg (straight stairs); 120kg (stairs with bends); 135kg (outdoors).

About the staircase:

• Minimum: three steps.
• Minimum width: straight stairs - 69cm, stairs that turn - 74cm.
• Construction: wood, metal, stone, concrete. Carpet is no problem.
• Doors at the top or bottom are usually OK.
• Handrails usually get relocated but can often be left if desired.
• Power socket should ideally be within 2m of the top or bottom of stairs, on the same side as the stairlift.

About the user:

• Most of our customers get a stairlift so they can stay in their own home.
• They can usually walk on flat ground but find stairs difficult particularly when carrying things up and down.
• Wheelchair-users can use a stairlift if they can transfer from one chair to another.
• There are remote controls for a caregiver to use
• A key prevents unauthorised use e.g. by children (optional on some models)

About the price:

• We have a range of prices to suit your budget.
• Stairlift prices depend on the shape and length of your stairs.

For exact pricing contact us, and we will provide you with a free no-obligation assessment and quotation.