The Internet is a wonderful tool for easy access to mountains of information. Purchasing complex and expensive products on the Internet can be very risky and there are many offers to consumers that are very deceptive.
We hope the information below will be helpful to you in making an important and wise purchasing decision.
Some municipalities do not protect consumers with contractor licensing and inspection services. Stair lifts, or stairway elevators as they are called in the elevator codes, are very similar and share many of the safety concerns and requirements as elevators. Many elderly people have been injured riding stair lifts that have been improperly and unsafely installed. Minnesota requires licensing, permits, and inspections (crosslink to commercial accessibility, guide to accessibility) of all stair lifts FOR YOUR SAFETY! Don't let unscrupulous manufacturers or marketers sell you a product that is illegal for you to install.
The same marketers who want to profit from do-it-yourself-equipment sales tell you that it only takes about an hour or two to install, and that anyone can do it. This is simply NOT TRUE! It is a ruse designed to fool the unsuspecting. Testing the built-in safety features, proximity sensors, and providing owner instruction alone can take an hour. A responsible company will include a site visit to verify dimensions and suitability of the application.
Would you contract with a remodeling or plumbing contractor from Florida to work on your home in Minnesota or Wisconsin? Local codes and contractor licensing vary greatly from state to state and even city to city. It is always safest to work with an experienced and licensed contractor who has offices in your area.
There are many different types and models of stair lifts available because there are many different stairway configurations and even more different size and shaped people with varying abilities to operate a stair lift safely. A company that offers many choices is more likely to help you make the right choice.
We promise to provide an accurate, written, all inclusive price that includes model numbers, permit and inspections costs, and in-home warranty details. We will spend time with you in your home and/or in our showroom (crosslink to contact us) to help you determine which product will best meet your mobility needs and meet existing state code requirements for a custom installation in you home. Your safety and satisfaction is our highest concern.
Because we are the No. 1 installer of stair lifts in Minnesota and surrounding areas, we will provide you with the largest selection and lowest installation price due to our volume purchases. Why not call us or stop by one of our showrooms? We'd be happy to help. And we promise not to play any Internet games.
