A home can be perfectly manageable indoors and still be hard to get into. If the steps to your deck, your front door or your driveway are the difficult part, an outdoor stair lift deals with them directly.
Built differently from an indoor lift
The idea is the same, a chair travelling along a rail, but every part is chosen for life outside: finishes that resist corrosion, sealed switches and wiring, and upholstery that sheds water. A fitted cover protects the chair between uses.
Where it can be installed
- Concrete, stone or brick front steps
- Timber or composite deck stairs
- Steps between a patio and a lower yard
- Stairs down to a lake dock or boathouse
Missouri and Kansas weather
Our climate gives outdoor equipment a workout: hot, humid summers, sudden storms and ice in winter. A lift designed for exterior use copes with all of it, provided you keep the cover on, brush snow and leaves off the steps and have it checked once a year.
Good questions to ask
- Is this model rated for outdoor use, or is it an indoor lift with a cover?
- Does it have a key lock to stop others using it?
- Will it keep running during a power outage?
- What does the warranty say about weather exposure?
Who it suits
An outdoor stair lift is right for someone who walks, perhaps with a cane, but finds steps tiring or unsafe. A wheelchair or scooter user needs a platform lift, which carries the chair as well.
Next step
Outdoor steps vary far more than indoor stairs, so a site visit is essential. Nationwide Lifts of Missouri and Kansas will look at yours and tell you what is possible. Call 660-624-2411 for a free in-home assessment.