04/12/2025
FUN FACT THURSDAY
👉 1. Stairlifts have been around for 500+ years!
King Henry VIII used an early version after a jousting injury. It was basically a “people-powered” stairlift pulled with ropes!
👉 2. Modern stairlifts can travel about the speed of a casual walk.
Not too slow, not too fast — just smooth and safe.
👉 3. They aren’t only for straight staircases.
Curved, spiral, narrow, outdoor — there’s a stairlift designed for almost every shape of stairs.
👉 4. Most stairlifts still work during a power outage.
They run on rechargeable batteries, so no getting stuck halfway up!
👉 5. You can get them in different colors and styles.
Some people match their stairlift to their décor like a fashion accessory for the home.
👉 6. They’re surprisingly quiet.
Most are quieter than a microwave, so no “train arriving at the station” noises.
👉 7. Stairlifts can help pets too!
Yes — people often use them to help aging dogs get upstairs.
👉 8. Installation usually takes just a few hours.
Many people are shocked by how quick and mess-free it is.
Get in touch with Teesside stairlifts, your local friendly company today for short and long term options.
📞 01642 931046
📧 info@teessidestairlifts.co.uk
🛜 www.teessidestairlifts.co.uk