Whether you are an architect, a builder or a homeowner refurbishing, renovating or ‘future proofing’ a property, Home Lift Experts draws facts and figures from three top UK brands and gets into the detail across their broad spectrum of lift types and models.

The Home Lift Experts team claim to know everything there is to know about home lifts and they are ready and waiting to share this information. From customers wishing to invest in the top end of the market, Home Lift Experts explore the high tech and prestigious Lifton Home Lifts; a natural go-to choice for function and beauty.

If you are looking for advice on multi-floor lifts by Artico Home Lifts, the Home Lift Experts team can guide you through the finer details to allow you to make an informed decision based on if you need a lift or lifts to carry you across a number of levels in the home.

Or, you have probably heard of top-selling, popular Stiltz Home Lifts, which spearheaded the cultural switch from stairlift to home lift in UK homes and offer their Duo, Trio in ‘Classic’, ‘Vista’ and ‘Thru car’ models, which includes a wheelchair model with integral ramp and spacious cabin.

Home Lift Experts offer an end-to-end service and once you have all the information you need to inform a purchase, the team will work directly with your chosen supplier to project manage the process from initial home visit, all the way through to the day of installation.

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Whether you plan to include the lift in a new build or add it in as part of an extensive house renovation, the LiftonDUO by the Stiltz Home Lifts Group, is the ultimate upgrade for any home.

This eye-catching lifestyle product is aimed at homeowners who are looking to enhance their home environment with a solution that provides an easier way of moving from floor to floor at the press of a button.

With new build or renovation projects typically running into many thousands of pounds, it is highly unlikely that a homeowner will want to move house anytime soon once all the work has been completed.

Therefore, many clients commissioning new builds or renovations are now looking to ‘future proof’ their properties for later life when the stairs might become a challenge for them. This is one of the reasons why domestic lifts have increased in popularity so rapidly over the years.

Lifton Home Lifts offer homeowners an opportunity to live a full life in the beautiful home they have spent so much time, effort and money creating. The added advantage of the Lifton Home Lift is not just its spectacular looks; it is the easiest home lift to install on the market, typically taking just one day for the Lifton team to install.

The Lifton domestic lift is manufactured by home lift specialist Stiltz, who also sell their home lifts in the USA as well as worldwide. It is very flexible and can fit discreetly into small spaces or room corners as well as being located in the stairwell, a galleried landing or even a cupboard. The Lifton Home Lift also looks great positioned centre stage.

The lift travels on unobtrusive and elegant self-supporting stilts using discreet wire rope hoists that guide the lift safely and quietly. No load bearing walls are required.

With a tiny footprint of less than a square metre, Lifton domestic lifts can beautifully complement any room or décor and allow the end user to maximise their valuable floor space.

The home lift’s integrated drive system is neatly concealed in the lift roof space, no additional motors or machinery is needed. It uses a standard domestic power socket. Two small remote controls are included with the lift to call the lift at any time, from either floor.

Safety sensors fitted above and below the lift car detect obstructions and smoothly stop the car. It also features attractive contemporary LED lights at the top and bottom of the car for ease of use at night.

For more information contact Lifton on 0808 250 4739 or visit www.lifton.co.uk

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Based at its dedicated production facility in Essex, Kallisto prides itself on working closely with architects, engineers and designers to achieve stunning, durable pre-cast spiral and helical staircase solutions and has been commissioned for installations in some of the most prestigious properties in the UK.

By working closely with the client to reach a unique solution, for what is sometimes a tricky element in building design, each individual pre-cast concrete staircase by Kallisto is individually designed, manufactured and installed to meet the specific requirements of that project, whilst remaining highly – often surprisingly – affordable.

Manufactured in a world class European concept stair mould, by a highly skilled manufacturing team, each concrete staircase from Kallisto is bespoke, with the rise and going tailered to suit each unique project; from a dramatic sweeping spiral staircase in a luxury development to a tightly curved helical staircase in a town house, where space is at a premium.

Fabricated off-site and delivered in one piece directly to the property, delivery is scheduled, enabling the build to move forward, smoothly and cost effectively, with minimum disruption on site.  This also means that instant access to upper floors of the property is created for follow on trades, so that the project schedule can continue without delay.  The ability to manufacture off-site and the adaptability of the mould, both contribute to a highly cost-effective staircase solution for even the most elaborate staircase.

Bringing an element of sophistication and elegance to a property, concrete stairs by Kallisto offer a versatile alternative to other traditional materials such as timber and stone.  Resilient, solid and durable, concrete stairs by Kallisto can be attractively finished in a material best suited to the individual style and character of a property.

“Stairs are often the first feature on show when entering a building and have the potential to create a dramatic visual impact.  A beautifully designed staircase can transform a fairly standard house and now by using our innovative, bespoke mould, this transformation is highly affordable”, says Andy Mayne, Milbank Managing Director.

Setting aesthetics aside, there are also a number of practical reasons why utilising concrete stairs by Kallisto can prove superior to more traditional methods, , the main one being its strength and reliability.

Addressing the issue of sound transfer, which can often be associated with other frameworks, concrete stairs by Kallisto also offer thermal stability.  This, as a result, saves energy and produces a better indoor environment for the building’s owners and inhabitants.

Beautiful in form, concrete stairs by Kallisto add style and appeal to any home, giving that all important wow factor to a new property at a very reasonable budget.

Kallisto is a dedicated division of Milbank Concrete Products which offers bespoke spiral and helical stairs ,which are an attractive, durable and affordable choice for any home or business premises.  Milbank Concrete Products has a trading history spanning more than 60 years and is recognised as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high quality pre-cast concrete products.  Based in North Essex, Milbank Concrete designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete solutions, including spiral and helical staircases.

For further information on Kallisto, contact Milbank on 01787 220 564 or visit www.milbank.co.uk where you can watch a timelapse video showing a Kallisto staircase being created.

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Having a lift installed in a home was once a new concept but the Stiltz Lift has become an ideal and surprisingly affordable alternative to the traditional stairlift.

One of Stiltz’s founders, Lachlan Faulkner, said: “Our lifts are engineered by a very experienced team to provide home access for those in need of a safe, discreet and compact alternative to a stairlift. We are proud to have helped many people stay safely in the home they love for longer at an affordable price.”

The main advantage of Stiltz’s range of domestic lifts, which includes the Duo and Trio, is that they can be fitted virtually anywhere in the home. This is because they are not powered by hydraulics or need to be fixed to walls or floors.

Powered by an electric motor system which is housed out of view at the top of the lift, the Stiltz Lift simply plugs straight into a normal 13-amp power socket like any other household appliance, delivering flawless performance. The lifts also require no hard wiring or additional external power packs.

Stiltz’s exclusive dual rail technology creates a self-supporting structure so no extra weight burden is added to the home. Unlike noisy hydraulic-powered conventional lifts, the Stiltz Lift requires minimal building work and can take just one day to install.

With one of the smallest footprints of any domestic lift on the market covering just 0.62 m2 surface area, the lift is very quiet on ascent and descent. The Stiltz Lift will most commonly travel between a downstairs room such as a hallway or living room and arrive in a bedroom or on the landing but there are countless permutations for the product.

The manufacturer can use the dead space within a turning staircase to fit the lift or install it in an airing cupboard or wardrobe on both floors. It can also be situated so that it allows users to enter and exit from both sides of the lift or the lift can be fitted as a free standing application.

Unlike a stairlift, the Stiltz Duo Lift can comfortably carry two people and the larger version of the same model, the Trio, can accommodate a standard-sized wheelchair and is perfect for users with walking frames. The Stiltz Lift has enabled people such as and James and Helen Stewart to stay in the cottage they have shared together in Ipswich for years and even added value to their property.

Mr Stewart, 74, said: ‘My wife has multiple disabilities with her hips and knees and it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to climb the stairs. We found Stiltz online and the lift is perfect – worth every penny. It has meant we haven’t needed to sell our home and it has empowered by wife to be able to move around our house independently.”

John Edwards, 69, from London, who suffers from multiple sclerosis decided on a home lift because a stairlift was not an option for him. He said: “My wife and I rejected the idea of stairlifts because the track in particular does nothing to enhance appearance of stairs and the seats themselves are generally unattractive. We also felt that riding a stairlift somehow undermines the user’s dignity. We decided on a Stiltz Lift because of its elegance and unobtrusive character.”

Most commonly used by senior citizens, the Stiltz Lift has also helped other people such as Peter Jackson, 47, from Wigan, who had a Stiltz Trio Lift fitted for his disabled daughter, Imogen, 4. He added: “The Stiltz Lift has made a massive difference to our lives and made life easier for Imogen.”

Call 0808 250 2585

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It was imperative to let as much light as possible into the stair area as there is only one small window.

The two helical staircases, connected  by a  new first-floor landing have timber treads and risers on helical steel stringers. Curvaceous sculptured soffits in white enhance the underside of  the staircase and help with the light effect.

Bisca staircases cost from £22k.

Bisca: staircase@bisca.co.uk  – Sawmill Lane, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5DQ

Tel: 01439 771 702  – www.bisca.co.uk

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Easy Glass Max is the strongman of the Easy Glass range. Its aluminium base shoes are light but tough, which makes them extremely safe. As a result, Easy Glass Max is ideal for public places such as stadiums, airports and shopping centres.

The four base shoe types that are available include two top mount and two fascia mount options. All four are installed directly onto concrete, without the need for a steel structure to attach to. The F and Y-shaped variants allow you to install a balustrade right on the edge of a concrete surface, for optimal use of space.

Mounting Easy Glass Max could not be easier. Thanks to the system’s hexagon head anchors, an installer can make minor adjustments during installation.

For more information about Easy Glass Max, visit www.q-railing.com

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Situated on an idyllic 16-acre site on the banks of the River Mersey, and boasting views of the Liverpool waterfront, the Park provides retirement accommodation and a care home operated by the Nautilus Welfare Fund, a registered Charity.

The latest addition to the Park, an Extra Care Housing scheme, opened in 2014 by The Princess Royal, provides an extra 18 apartments and communal facilities to the 95 existing properties. The new one and two bedroomed apartments, many with balconies overlooking the Mersey, are specially designed to meet the needs of older people and are available to rent by retired mariners and their dependants.

Stairparts specialist Richard Burbidge has supplied its first ever-curved handrail to the new development, as the main point of access for residents. The FUSION® systems creates a visually appealing look and feel, mirroring the curved design of the building, as well as providing a robust and durable structure.

Ian Mackenzie, Specification and Joinery Manager for Richard Burbidge, said: “We are very proud that our FUSION® curved handrail and stairparts have been chosen as a valuable edition to Mariners’ Park.

“Creating a bespoke curved handrail was an interesting and challenging project, but I’m pleased to say we were able to turn this around quickly and efficiently at a more competitive price than many other bespoke systems.”

Eleanor McCallum, from Pozzoni added: “We specified Richard Burbidge stairparts due to the company’s proven track record in successfully supplying products for commercial applications. The products are not only aesthetically pleasing but robust and durable, providing unbeatable quality.”

The residents at from Mariners’ Park have been pleased with the finished handrail, with Mick Howarth, from the Park saying: “We are delighted with the curved handrail and accompanying stairparts by Richard Burbidge. The FUSION range gives the entrance a light and modern appearance, which not only compliments the interior design, but also provides a robust and durable hallway for the residents for years to come.”

For more information on Richard Burbidge please visit www.richardburbidge.co.uk

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Autoportante N-Glass, Autoportante Glam Wood N-Glass

And if someone would not appreciate the wooden treads but would prefer them in glass too, there are no problems at all, because the productive flexibility of Italian Fashion Stairs lets its customers to satisfy their needs and to personalize the stairs they wish, according to their likings. The competence and the producers’ target of proposing quality products and services satisfying their customers, can be easily perceived in every step of their producing processes, and everybody can prove it by simply observing their stairs, the care in the details, the refined design and the customers satisfaction. Italian Fashion Stairs has teached me that the Made in Italy is not only a synonym of aesthetic taste, but also quality, innovation and customer care.

If you are a retailer or a seller and you are interested in collaborating with Italian Fashion Stairs, you can fill in the form to the sequent link: http://www.italianfashionstairs.co.uk/contact-us/request-information.html

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The competence and the producers’ target of proposing quality products and services satisfying their customers, can be easily perceived in every step of their producing processes, and everybody can prove it by simply observing their stairs, the care in the details, the refined design and the customers satisfaction. Italian Fashion Stairs has teached me that the Made in Italy is not only a synonym of aesthetic taste, but also quality, innovation and customer care.

If you are a retailer or a seller and you are interested in collaborating with Italian Fashion Stairs, you can fill in the form to the sequent link: http://www.italianfashionstairs.co.uk/contact-us/request-information.html

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Accessibility to all floors was achieved by the installation of an Optimum 100 Platform Lift which now takes visitors on a scenic expedition around the century old staircase, as every side of the lift structure is fully glazed.

To find out more about the lift, visit www.abilitylifts.co.uk, or give their helpful staff a call on 0845 0068803

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The through floor lifts do not use hydraulics or require load bearing walls and can fitted within a day and require minimal building work.

Stiltz’s home lifts range consists of three different types of lift including the Duo Lift, the premium Vista Lift and Trio Lift – Stiltz’s wheelchair lifts.

The lifts are ‘real’ through floor lifts and use an intelligent dual rail system which creates a self-supporting structure with the weight of the lift carried in compression through the rails and into the floor of the home. It is powered by a roped drum-braked gear motor drive system that plugs straight into a normal 13-amp power socket like any other household appliance.

Due to its size, drive mechanism and dual rail supports, the lifts can be fitted almost anywhere in the home. This is also because the home lifts’ footprint measures just 0.62m2 (based on the entry-level Duo Lift) and its rectangle shape. The Trio wheelchair lifts are based on the Duo Lift model but with a deeper footprint and wider opening.

Stiltz lifts can only travel to one floor (multiple lifts can be fitted between floors), and include a number of safety features such as weight and out of balance sensors, and come with different interior and exterior colour finishes options.

The lifts also comply with all relevant European standards with no full planning permission required and government grants available. For further information visit: http://www.stiltz.co.uk/

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The lift now comes with a 36 month warranty on all major drive components.

This is a self-supporting platform lift which will enhance the value of any building. Installation costs are kept to a minimum ensuring excellent value with a low ownership cost.

The unit is compliant with Part M of the Building Regulations and has the following features as standard: 13 metres maximum travel; serves up to 6 floors; 1250mm x 1560mm footprint; 1400mm x 1100mm platform; 60mm deep pit; flexible door arrangements; 0.15 metres/sec travel speed; longevity – expected chain life of 25 years if properly maintained; easy to use; speedy installation; and 500kg capacity.

Ability Lifts are specialists in platform lifts located in Sheffield, England.

The company’s team are highly experienced and are specialists in the installation of platform lift solutions. It offers a full range of services including Engineering, Delivery, Installation and platform lift servicing.

Solutions are available for many different access requirements, from platform lifts and stair platform lifts, to external lifts and much more. We aim to offer top quality service and highly competitive prices.

All of the lifts are in compliance with the Machinery Directive MD 2006/42/EC, EN81-41 and Part M.

W : www.abilitylifts.co.uk

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