It is possible to install a stair lift in your home. There is a company called, " AmeriGlide Stair Lifts" that are specifically designed so that the average person could install it themselves.
It is better to install a handicapped stair lift.
One will need a pulley to install a stair lift as well as many other tools. A screwdriver, hammer, and perhaps even a stair lift kit would also be helpful in installing a stair lift.
It really depends no where you live. Search google.com for "install home elevator" and include your city and state. Country Home Elevator & Stair lift installs in Missouri.
You can get a stair lift installed in your home for around $1400. Of course this price could vary depending on your needs.
Most stair chair lifts can be done at home. To insure proper installation and to avoid wall damage you may want to hire a professional to do the job or inspect it after you have installed it.
A stair lift for the handicapped or a home elevator would cost from a few thousands to as much as fifty thousand, depending on the number of stairs, the weight of the person and how many turns there may be.
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Here's a place where you can buy a stair lift: http://www.usmedicalsupplies.com/Stair-Lifts.htm
Stair Lifts can be retrofitted into existing home either by yourself or using a professional to do the job for you. It is recommended you hire a professional.
You need to get a professional installer to come to your house and perform an evaluation. They will measure your stairs to determine the best lift for your home.
Injuries from falling down stairs are really common in the elderly, so the greatest benefit of a stair lift is the reduced risk of injury from falling down stairs. If someone is no longer able to move between the different floors of their home, installing a stair lift is an alternative to placing them in a full-care facility or nursing home.
The weight capacity of a stair lift varies for each stair lift. Average capacity is between 250-300 pounds.