Installing a stairlift is a wonderful way to enable independence and ease of movement within your home. However, there may come a time when you need to remove a stairlift — whether due to a move, a change in health care needs, or simply an update to your home’s design.
Removing a stairlift might seem like a simple task, but it’s a delicate process that involves navigating electrical components, heavy equipment, and structural fixtures. This is why it’s crucial to leave this job to a professional team instead of attempting a DIY removal.
DIY vs Professional
Consider this comparison between a DIY removal and a professional removal:
DIY Removal
Generally when someone attempts to DIY a stairlift removal, they may start off fine but run into issues such as removing the carriage from the rail, splitting the rail to make it easily transportable, or disconnecting the electrics. We often get calls from customers to have attempted it themselves, but they have caused so much damage to the stairlift that we can no longer recycle the stairlift and therefore cannot offer free removal.
Those who are able to successfully remove their stairlift may result in damage to your staircase or wall, requiring additional repairs and expenses. Without proper training, there’s a greater risk of injury to the remover, as stairlifts and rails can be extremely heavy.
The stairlift would likely have to be disposed of after a DIY removal, as there is no guarantee the stairlift has not been damaged and can be reused or recycled.
Professional Removal
When one of our engineers attends to remove your stairlift, he will first assess the stairlift and the surroundings. The stairlift will be throughly tested to ensure it is working and diagnose any potential issues. Once the test is completed, the engineer will disconnect your stairlift from the electrics safely and remove the fuse to ensure the fused spur is left safe.
The engineer will drive the carriage/seat from the rail so it can be transported safely, and the rail will be unbolted, feet removed, and split if necessary (split tracks only) for transport. The engineer will tidy any mess left behind, and there will be no damage to your staircase or property.
Our engineers are trained in a variety of makes, models and age stairlifts to ensure they can deal with any issues that they may face such as:
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Dead batteries
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Error codes
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Issues with wiring and fuses
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Hinged or slide track rails
Environmentally Responsible Disposal
Disposal isn’t just a matter of placing the lift on the curb; many components can be recycled or should be disposed of in a responsible way. Our staff are trained to reuse and recycle as many parts as possible, so the stairlift is not being wasted and we are protecting landfills from overfilling. Any remaining parts that cannot be re-used are then taken to a suitable recycling centre.
If you’re looking for a team you can trust to handle your stairlift removal safely, efficiently, and with care, call We Buy Any Stairlift on 0800 177 7266 today to schedule your removal!
