Stiltz shares helpful advice about how investing in a homelift can save money

For healthcare professionals and carers who are looking to share some of the benefits of a homelift with clients considering a home adaptation, Stiltz has shared helpful cost-benefit analysis.

The homelift supplier has created guidance about how investing in a homelift now can save money in the future. This comes at a time when rising costs are constantly making headlines.

Below are Stiltz’ 10 reasons why homelifts deliver great cost saving, as well as additional – and perhaps not considered – benefits:

1. No costly building work

A homelift negates the need for an expensive ground floor conversion or extension, which, in turn, saves on money, time, and upheaval.

2. Future proofing for changing needs

Homelifts are a one-time purchase but can support changing mobility needs, accommodating for wheelchair users if required. This could be particularly important for elderly clients, who may be experiencing declining mobility, or people with degenerative conditions.

3. No relocation costs or extra life challenges

Stiltz outlines that a homelift means people can stay in the homes they love, rather than having the upset and costs of moving.

4. Reduced care costs

Installing a homelift can also help reduce or eliminate care costs by giving people their independence back. Stiltz says that for care staff, this reduces pressure, especially given the current shortage of care staff.

5. Protection against the cost of falls

The introduction of a homelift in the home helps eliminates the worry of falls on stairs. This not only reduces costs on the NHS, but it also provides reassurance to family members that their loved one is safe, the supplier highlights.

6. Reduced support from relatives

A homelift can help reduce a client’s dependence on relatives, which saves their time and money travelling to give support.

7. Cheap to run

Stiltz claims that its homelifts are not “energy-guzzling hydraulic lifts” that are offered by other suppliers but are instead more energy efficient, running on 240v domestic mains electricity.

8. Adding property value

Installing a homelift can make properties more desirable to others looking for future-proofed or accessible homes, Stiltz explains. This could increase perceived value to buyers.

9. No extra assistive equipment

Homelifts reduce the need to invest in additional assistive technologies around the home, Stiltz outlines. Particularly for wheelchair users who may otherwise need to use multiple aids to navigate stairs, a homelift means they can go in the lift in their wheelchair in one go.

10. Lower costs through reliability

Stiltz boasts that its homelifts are reliable, so expensive service callouts and costly parts are “likely to be minimal”.