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New Stairlift Showroom in Sandbach

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Top Flight Mobility Aids – Sandbach Mobility Centre & N0 1 Stair lift provider

If you are looking for Stairlifts in Sandbach, then this is the place for you. The Team at Top Flight Stairlifts in Sandbach are providing its customers with all the Stair lift information they require. Top Flight Stairlifts have a New Showroom now open in 9 Penda Way, offering a wide range of choices in stairlifts. So… it’s the first place to call when it comes to choosing the right stairlift for you or your family or getting some friendly advice.

Call us on Free phone 0800 619 6117

Supplying Stairlifts – Supply straight Stairlifts in Sandbach, curved stairlifts in Sandbach, heavy duty stairlifts, by leading UK brands such as Brooks, Acorn, Freelift, MediTek, Bison Bede and more.

Installation of Stairlifts – Our experienced qualified engineers who install stairlifts go by the motto when installing a stair lift – “fit it right, first time!” They offer full demonstrations, explain exactly how it works in simple terms and really put our customers at ease and instil confidence when operating the stairlift.

Maintain Stairlifts – Carrying out maintenance on stairlifts requires experience, skill and the right attitude. We pride ourselves on fixing problems with stairlifts and offer accurate and honest evaluations of stairlifts and their true condition. We have a Team that offers a 24 hour breakdown service.

Rent Stairlifts – Those looking for short term stairlifts or rental Stairlifts in Sandbach or in the UK, renting a stairlift is an option available that can be very cost effective.

Buy Back Used Stairlifts or suppliers of Reconditioned Stairlifts – If you have a second hand stairlift or a used stairlift that is no longer required, Top Flight Stairlifts will remove it for you and buy them back dependant on condition, make and model. Equally they have a number of high quality used stair lifts or reconditioned stairlifts for sale.

As far as buying a stairlift in Sandbach goes, what do you need to know when buying a stairlift? At Top Flight Mobility all your questions will be answered by professionals who are experienced and offer friendly, no obligation advice and great customer service.

Top Flight Stairlifts are the main suppliers of Stairlifts in Sandbach and surrounding areas. They supply straight Stairlifts in Sandbach by a wide range of UK manufactured brands such as Acorn, Brooks, Freelift to name just a few. Often there is a demand for Heavy duty Straight Stairlifts which can cater up to 25 stone. Being suppliers of Heavy Duty straight stairlifts, they can be installed within a couple of days after the initial inquiry. Then there are Curved Stairlifts which again Top Flight Mobility is offering a wide range of choices at great prices. Top Flight Stairlifts are the experts in supplying curved stairlifts in Sandbach and Heavy Duty Curved Stairlifts in Cheshire and beyond. We carry out free no obligation quotations and share with you all the information you need, enabling you to make the right decision when it comes to choosing a stairlift.

Top Flight Stairlifts have their own Team of Engineers who will carry out a site survey and provide you with details of the best options for you at the right price and they will carry out any stairlift installations and even be there to assist as and when you require them in the future.  As the local Stairlift supplier in Sandbach, we provide advice and support when it comes to stairlift maintenance – offering a 24 hour call out service – including extended warranties for stairlifts and stairlift servicing.

Although Top Flight Stairlifts supply stairlifts in Sandbach, they also cater much further afield, supplying stairlifts in Northwich, stairlifts in Middlewich and stairlifts in Crewe. Top Flight Mobility has a wide geographic area which they cover, spanning as far as London. We truly are small enough to care for your individual needs but large enough to cope with the most challenging of circumstances and orders. We have a range of customers we cater for, even supplying stairlifts for Museums in the UK. We have a great Team who supply stairlifts in Cheshire and stairlifts in Sandbach at the right prices with the right support along the way.

In our new Store we have some great offers for you. We are suppliers of Electric Rise & Recline Chairs in Cheshire, selling leading brands such as Sherborne and Drive. If you find it hard to get on your feet after sitting down, there is a fantastic range of Chairs that gently and smoothly recline and raise you to and from your feet, whilst keeping the smile on your face the whole time. Why not call in to see our range of Rise and recline chairs in Sandbach – 9 Penda Way, Sandbach, CW11 1GS.

Do you find it increasingly difficult to get out and about? A Mobility Scooter could be the answer to your prayers. Top Flight Stairlifts supply Mobility Scooters at very low prices; you can even rent one out so you can shop with ease on your visit to the town. As well as supplying the above, Adjustable beds or Electric Beds are available also and these really help those looking for extra comfort in their own home.

Top Flight Stairlifts also buy back stairlifts or buy back used stair lifts, or buy second hand stairlifts. Sometimes Stairlifts are only required for a short term period, say after an operation for example, therefore this stairlift supplier in Cheshire supply refurbished stairlifts for purchase or rental.

This stairlift supplier in Sandbach is catering for a wide range of mobility users in the North West, offering a variety of mobility solutions from Wheelchairs to Walkers to Stairlifts – otherwise known as Chair lifts – to Rise and Recline Chairs. Top Flight Stairlifts are here to assist on Free phone 0800 093 6117 or 01270 417388.

Below is a list of some of the area’s Top Flight Stairlifts cover in the North West and Midlands:

Stairlifts in Cheshire: Holmes Chapel, Stairlifts in Alderley Edge, Aldford, Altrincham, Astbury, Ashton Hayes, Audlem, Beeston, Birkenhead, Bollington, Bramhall, Stairlifts in Chester, Congleton, Crewe, Disley, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Stairlifts in Hazel Grove, Ince, Stairlifts in Knutsford, Lymm, Macclesfield, Malpas, Marple, Middlewich, Mobberley, Stairlifts in Mottram, Nantwich, Stairlifts in Northwich, Chair lifts in Poynton, Prestbury, Runcorn, Stairlifts in Sandbach, Stairlifts in Tarvin, Tarporley, Tilston, Stairlifts in Stockport, Warburton, Stairlifts in Warrington, West Kirby, Wilmslow and Stairlifts in Wrenbury.

Stairlifts in Manchester: Ashton Under Lyne, Atherton, Chair lifts in Beswick, Billinge, Bolton, Bury, Castlefield, Chair lifts in  Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Cheetham, Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Denshaw, Denton, Stairlifts in Didsbury, Disley, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Fallowfield, Flixton, Gatley, Haigh, Stairlifts in Hale, stairlifts in Hale Barns, Handforth, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Stairlifts in Hyde, Kearsley, Littleborough, Stairlifts in Manchester, Manchester Airport, Stairlifts in Marple, Mellor, Middleton, Millbrook, Moston, Mottram, Old Trafford, Stairlifts in Oldham, Openshaw, Pendlebury, Plattbridge, Stairlifts in Prestwich, Radcliffe, Rochdale, Romiley, Rusholme, Saddleworth, stairlifts in Sale, Salford, Stairlifts in Shevington, Stalybridge, Standish, Stairlifts in Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Trafford Park, Tyldesley, Uppermill, Urmston, Walkden, West Didsbury, Westthoughton, Whitelfield, Wigan, Worsley and Wythenshaw.

Stairlifts in Staffordshire: Alsager, Burton on Trent, Stairlifts in Stone, Burton Upon Trent, Cannock, Cauldon, Stairlifts in Chesterton, Codsall, Stairlifts in Eccleshall, Edingdale, Chair lifts in Stafford, Fazeley, Freehay, Goldenhill, Stairlifts in Stafford, Hanbury, Stairlifts in Hanley, Harlaston, Heath Hayes, Hednesford, Stairlifts in Huntingdon, Kettlebrook, Kidsgrove, Stairlifts in Leek, Lichfield, Longnor, Marchington, Middleton,  Stairlifts in Newcastle Under Lyme, Rocester, Stairlifts in Stoke On Trent,  Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Walsall, and Stairlifts in Telford.

Choosing the Right Stairlift UK – Stair Lift Review

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Choosing the Right Stairlift UK – Stair Lift Review

How do I choose the right stair lift?

When it comes to purchasing mobility products, there are a number of considerations to make. There is a good chance you will be spending your hard earned money and will want to therefore make sure you make a sensible purchase. The Stairlift review below will help you to consider some essential points and put you in the know before making any enquiries.

1. Who is the chair lift for and what are the needs of the individual?

2. What are all the options?

3. Budget – How much should I pay – Stairlift Prices?

4. Where should I shop?

5. What about aftercare?

6. What is my first step to inquiring about a stair lift?

All of the above questions will be answered below:

1. Who is the chair lift for and what are the needs of the individual?

Often people purchase stairlifts on behalf of friends, partners, parents, children and of course for themselves. There may be a few questions you want to ask before making any inquiries. Here is a start point:

                i )  Why is the lift required? E.g. “Cannot get up and down the stairs safely or consistently, and I worry about (said individual) falling on the stairs”

                ii ) How often will the lift be used?  Would it be worth considering a second hand stairlift or refurbished stair lift?

A good quality Mobility store will explain if they feel it’s a good option to go for a refurbished stairlift and will provide you with the confidence that it is in good order and they should offer you a stairlift warranty or stairlift service pack. If these are not offered, then I would feel less confident about the quality of the lift. A company willing to sell you a second hand lift with a service pack is a good sign! They will want to keep coming out to fix it and therefore gives you confidence in the quality. Ensure the supplier of the lift is of course the aftercare service provider. In some instances it can be more cost effective to purchase a brand new stairlift, this depends on the track and the use of the lift. If the individual is totally dependable on a stair lift I would recommend a brand new stair lift. Another option to consider if the lift will be required for a short period, is to rent a stair lift.

iii )  Is the stairs in the home straight or curved?

Straight Stairlitfs – If the stairs are straight, this means the track will be less expensive. The track will be fastened to the floor and will be measured to fit the staircase. Chair lifts for straight stairs are thus less expensive as the track just needs to be measured and cut to the required length and installed. There are a number of UK stairlift manufacturers that can offer you a wide variety to choose from. Some good brands to look out for which are good quality and offer good value are: Brooks, Acorn, Minivator, Platinum, Freelift, Bison Bede, and MediTek. You will find that most stairlift suppliers will recommend many of the UK manufactured stair lifts mentioned above.

Curved Stair lifts – If you have a curve in the stairs, then it is highly probable that you will need to have a curved stairlift. A curved stair lift will be more expensive and there are a few reasons why, I will now briefly explain. The first reason; is that not every curved staircase is the same and therefore this requires a bespoke made track to align with the contours of the staircase. In this instance a more sophisticated and very accurate survey of the staircase is required to ensure the system is crafted and installed to meet the exact requirements. On the day of installation as you can expect, due to the added complexities compared to a straight stairlift, it will take approximately half a day to install – slightly longer than a usual straight stairlift installation. Depending on the stairlift supplier it should be possible to have the lift installed within a 7 to 28 working days from the initial enquiry. 

2. What are all the options?

There are plenty of options when it comes to getting help with mobility in the home. If you feel that getting up and down the stairs is a problem, but one that you feel will only last in the short term, there is a solution available.

                i )  Rent a Stairlift – Why would I rent a chair lift? It could be that you are undergoing a trauma or an operation and thus unable to cope with the challenge of getting up and down the stairs. If that is the case, a rental option can be very cost effective and beneficial, because it will allow you to remain independent in the home whilst overcoming the current set back. A rental stairlift will be an all inclusive package i.e. the rental service will supply, install, maintain (even replace if necessary) and remove when no longer required – all within the terms of the rental agreement. With this option there is no added concern of “what if it breaks down?” as it will be taken care of by the supplier. To give you a rough idea of costs, the first month will be approx £400 which includes supply, installation, removal and first months rental and thereafter rental charger per month approx £40 -50.

                ii )  Purchase a Brand New Stair Lift – Purchasing a UK Stair lift is a great option for those who plan to use the stairlift for the foreseeable future. New chair lifts will come with Warranty and service options. There is a wide range of stairlifts available and purchasing a new stairlift will allow you to pick one that is bespoke for your home and in keeping with your decor. Using a local supplier can have significant advantages also, they will be easily contactable, you can deal with the same person and they are Big enough to serve all your needs but small enough to give you the care and attention you deserve. You want to ideally purchase your lift from a supplier that has its own engineers and offers its own extended warranty cover and service packs. The reason is, they will be far cheaper and the call out response will be faster. A way to find this is out is to inquire where the warranty comes from and who installs the lift – Chances are if it will be provided by another partner company there will be a mark up price – and it is worth asking why is the seller not able to install the lift. An all round supplier, installer, engineer and warranty provider will be a one stop shop and take care of all your needs at the right cost to you.

 3. Budget – How much should I pay – Stairlift Prices?

There are a wide range of lifts available which obviously vary in price. It is a good idea to shop around but I would recommend that you consider the quality of the lift you are buying rather than just the price. In the long run, the better quality lift will save you money in repairs and call out charges. There will be cheaper lifts on the market but may not be British made and can cost more for parts and repairs in the long run. There are some top UK stairlift brands that work with independent suppliers of stairlifts – like Top Flight Stairlifts.co.uk – for instance you can purchase a Stair lift made by Brooks, Acorn, Freelift, Platinum, Minivator, MediTek, Bison Bede and have the additional benefits of dealing with a local company and they too offer a wide range of options such a warranty and aftercare packs at low prices. Companies such as Top Flight Stairlifts who are recommended suppliers, will have their own fully qualified engineers and installers, who will be experts on the ranges of lifts they sell and can deal with all your needs.

For a Recondition Stair lift or second hand stairlift you would expect to pay around £595 upwards depending on the requirements. 

Typical prices for a New Straight Lift range from £1295 anywhere up to £2000 dependant on the amount of extras you go for. Typically about £1500 is a good ball park figure for an average straight stairs.

Typical prices for a New Curved Lift range from £3795 anywhere up to £5500 dependant on the amount of extras you go for. Typically about £4250 is a good ball park figure for an average straight stairs.

4. Where should I shop?

Never buy from anybody direct without meeting the supplier! At Top Flight we recommend meeting the engineer assigned to you would be the one who would be responsible for looking after you from the date of initial enquiry onwards. All surveys & quotes are carried out with no obligation.

Ideally buy from somebody with their own shop (you can see a lift in demonstration), their own engineers and service team. This means they will be more equipped to service and support you after the lift is sold and at a lower cost. Suppliers that don’t have the above will often use another company to service you but add an additional fee and thus drives up the cost. Of course, if you purchase a new lift, you will in all cases have a 12 month full warranty which includes parts and labour. We recommend you obtain a warranty pack. If you have not secured a warranty package after the 12 months is up, the important factor to consider is, the lift is likely to need a service or a repair – you will need to source a stairlift engineer locally or contact the manufacturer direct – and this can cost anywhere between £100 – £280 for a call out dependant on their availability. However, if you were to purchase from a Supplier with their own shop and engineers, they will more than likely be able to cover any needs, questions or concerns as they arise and hopefully will be round the corner and on hand if and when you need them – for a much lower cost. Topflight Stairlifts have a call out charge between £60 – £120 – and they will be with you within 24 hrs.

All Stairlift suppliers should be able to come to your home as this is a standard protocol, it makes sense as they have to survey the staircase at the time in order to give you a direct quote.

5. What about aftercare?

This aspect of buying a lift is often forgotten about at the outset. Usually you are so keen to get the stair lift installed and enjoy the benefits of it you forget this part, but, it can be an effective way to detect how good the company, that you are about to buy from, really are. You can bet your bottom dollar, in a year or two, the chair lift will need some maintenance or at least a health check – and these cost money. So if the engineer doesn’t talk about the aftercare, it usually is a hint that they cannot offer this service because they are too small, or they are not too concerned about you long term, as long as they have made their sale! At the risk of sounding rather cynical, I do apologise – but the reality is that if someone genuinely cares for your well-being, they will be discussing the options that are available to you post sales procedure.

If they do offer warranty and extended service packs, this is a good sign! It means they have the facilities and are a large enough stairlift supplier to care for you properly. Warranty Cover costs from around £2 per week and covers you in the eventuality of any breakdown, giving you complete peace of mind! This entitles you to priority callout response, covering all parts & labour plus an annual service which is included worth approx £80.

6. What is my first step to inquiring about a stair lift?

I would have said read a review like this one, but you already have – so well done you! Now pick up the phone and make some general inquiries, and get a feel for how well they willing to help you. And then call back the ones that were the most helpful and ask them to visit your home and ask if they have a shop and could you visit them maybe to see a demonstration?

We are more than willing to give you some advice call Top Flight Stairlifts on 0800 093 6117, we have a Showroom where you can also try out a Stair lift.

Below is a list of just some of the areas Top Flight Stairlifts cover in the North West and Midlands:

Stairlifts in Cheshire: Bollington, Stairlifts in Holmes Chapel, Bramhall, Stairlifts in Alderley Edge, Aldford, Stairlifts in Altrincham, Astbury, Ashton Hayes, Audlem, Beeston, Birkenhead, Stairlifts in Chester, Congleton, Stairlifts in Crewe, Disley, Stairlifts in Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Stairlifts in Hazel Grove, Ince, Stairlifts in Knutsford, Lymm, Stairlifts in Macclesfield, Malpas, Marple, Stairlifts in Middlewich, Mobberley, Mottram, Nantwich, Stairlifts in Northwich, Chair lifts in Poynton, Prestbury, Runcorn, Stairlifts in Sandbach, Tarvin, Tarporley, Tilston, Stairlifts in Stockport, Warburton, Warrington, West Kirby, Stairlifts in Wilmslow and Wrenbury. 

Stairlifts in Manchester: Chair lifts in Ashton Under Lyne, Atherton, Beswick, Billinge, Bolton, Bury, Chair lifts in Castlefield, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Cheetham, Cheetham Hill, Crumpsall, Denshaw, Denton, Didsbury, Disley, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Fallowfield, Flixton, Gatley, Haigh, Stairlifts in Hale, Hale Barns, stairlifts in Handforth, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Kearsley, Littleborough, Stairlifts in Manchester, Manchester Airport, Marple, Mellor, Middleton, Millbrook, Moston, Mottram, Old Trafford, Stairlifts in Oldham, Openshaw, Pendlebury, Plattbridge, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Stairlifts in Rochdale, Romiley, Rusholme, Saddleworth, Sale, stairlifts in Salford, Shevington, Stalybridge, Standish, Stairlifts in Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Trafford Park, Tyldesley, Uppermill, Urmston, Walkden, West Didsbury, Westthoughton, Whitelfield, Wigan, Worsley and Wythenshaw.  

Stairlifts in Staffordshire: Alsager, Burton on Trent, Stairlifts in Stone, Burton Upon Trent, Cannock, Cauldon, Chesterton, Codsall, Eccleshall, Edingdale, Chair lifts in Stafford, Fazeley, Freehay, Goldenhill, Stairlifts in Stafford, Hanbury, Hanley, Harlaston, Heath Hayes, Hednesford, Huntingdon, Kettlebrook, Kidsgrove, Leek, Lichfield, Longnor, Marchington, Middleton,  Stairlifts in Newcastle Under Lyme, Rocester, Stairlifts in Stoke On Trent,  Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Walsall, and Telford. 

Who are Top Flight Stairlifts? Read about us

For more help and advice see Top Flight Blog articles such as Better Health – Keep yourself Moving

Many Thanks,

Jerry Atrick aka The Stairlift Guru

 

Dementia Care – Keeping Independent

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As we get older, we can all notice problems with our memory, where did we put the TV remote? the car keys? Even what we did yesterday, often stress, tiredness, anxiety even depression can lead to memory problems which can occur at any age, however, forgetfulness can be an early sign of Dementia as we get older.

Dementia is characterised as a group of symptoms, loss of memory, mood changes and confusion caused by damage to the brain. Dementia is progressive, which means the symptoms will gradually get worse. How fast dementia progresses will depend on the individual. Each person is unique and will experience dementia in their own way.

There are several diseases and conditions that cause dementia. These include:

  • Alzheimer’s disease − The most common cause of dementia. During the course of the disease the chemistry and structure of the brain changes, leading to the death of brain cells.
  • Vascular disease − The brain relies on a network of vessels to bring it oxygen-bearing blood. If the oxygen supply to the brain fails, brain cells are likely to die and this can cause the symptoms of vascular dementia. These symptoms can occur either suddenly, following a stroke, or over time through a series of small strokes.
  • Dementia with Lewy bodies − This form of dementia gets its name from tiny spherical structures that develop inside nerve cells. Their presence in the brain leads to the degeneration of brain tissue. Memory, concentration and language skills are affected. This form of dementia shares some characteristics with Parkinson’s disease
  • Fronto-temporal dementia (including Pick’s disease) − In fronto-temporal dementia, damage is usually focused in the front part of the brain. At first, personality and behaviour are more affected than memory.

As challenging as these circumstances may sound, there are lots of people enjoying life who cope very well with Dementia. They continue to have an independent life simply by making some small changes to their home, routines, and with support from family and friends as well as taking advantage of the wide range of Dementia daily living aids available on the market.

In the North West, Top Flight Stairlifts and Top Flight Mobility, can source aids to help you to live more comfortably. Top Flight Mobility help people to cope more successfully from memory loss, right the way through to getting around the house and even to the local shops.

There are some great ideas and solutions that are available that you just may not have been aware of, for instance:

Key safes allow family support and such like, to have access in emergencies whilst protecting your safety.

Door phones – an aid which securely enables the elderly and disabled attend to callers. A useful security device for any home or building, especially those with vulnerable occupiers who have visitors. Personal Message Recorders, these are great for recording those mental notes that you can play back at any time, to ensure you don’t forget what is important, such as appointments or jobs that need doing.  Quite often weekly planners are used by a variety of individuals to prevent missing those important activities.

There are large button telephones from a little as £18.69 that can really make it easier to hear due to the amplified call volume. As well, a visual light to indicate incoming calls. It’s much easier to dial using the extra large key pad too.

We also have automatic water release sink plugs, water level alarms to prevent the bath or sink from overflowing. Even Gas detectors to put your mind at rest, and prevent your family from undue concern.

How about your health??? You know, Tablet Wallets are great for holding your medication safely and securely at home or when travelling. Our customers find the alarm reminder pill boxes extremely useful especially, at affordable prices and because they are easy to use automatic pill dispensers.

To avoid the pitfalls during the night sensor lights have been a great way to avoid those unnecessary trips and falls.  Fall detectors and pressure mat alert kits are a fabulous way to prevent injury and improve the quality of your health.  Did you know? You can have a location tracker, door /window opening alarm, home CCTV system, so that your family and friends can be confident you are in safe hands. These greatly minimise the risks of disturbances that many face today but most importantly they make you feel safer and secure in the comfort of your own home.

Making life easy for yourself

To prevent the unnecessary accidents around the home, why not scan the list below to see if you could benefit from the TOP 10 quick win solutions that make life easy, comfortable and safe:

1. Rise and recline Chairs – Hot Offers Available

2. Electric rise and recline beds- Hot Offers Available

3. Wheel Chairs – Hot offers Available

4. Stairlifts – Hot Offers Available

5. Perching Stools

6. Shower Chairs

7. Water Proof Bedding

8. Ramps

9. Walking Frames

10. Bath Rails

Top Flight Mobility and Top Flight Stairlifts can source all mobility products offering delivery throughout the UK.  Simply give us call on our free phone 0800 093 6117 and ask us how we can help or assist you.

On a local level we can deliver large items free of charge (over £100) to all the following locations:-

Middlewich, Northwich, Sandbach, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Stockport, Cheadle, Stoke, Crewe, Alderley Edge, Sale, Altrincham, Bowden, Stairlifts Manchester, Flint, Liverpool, Warrington, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Buxton, Wirral, Chester.

Who are Topflight Stairlifts?

We are an independent company that provides UK stair lifts as well as reconditioned stairlifts within the UK. Some of the brands that we deal in are Brooks Stairlifts, Acorn, Bison Bede and many more. We offer a range options accompanied with specialist advice, as we appreciate it can be challenge to choose the right stairlift depending on your needs and the property. If you are looking for specialist stair lift advice on purchasing a straight stairlift or curved, we are here to help. There are occasions where you may not necessarily need a curved stair lift, there are other options to achieve the same result as a curved stairlift, this may reduce costs.

We also supply stairlift warranty cover as well as stairlift breakdown cover, to give you the peace of mind you deserve. We provide stairlifts in Manchester and stairlifts in Liverpool as we have an office & showroom conveniently located in the heart of the North West. With the opening of our new showroom in Sandbach J17 M6, we are conveniently supplying stairlifts in Staffordshire, making us an ideal stairlift supplier in Stoke. Operating in the North West and surrounding areas we thus cater for people who are looking for Electric Rise and Recline Chairs in Stoke as well as Electric Beds in Stoke, Manchester, Liverpool and surrounding areas. We have a large number of customers all over the UK, from private homes and Care Homes to Museums.

Please call contact us on FREEPHONE 0800 093 6117

Stockport – The Four Heatons

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Stockport has a long history of engineering in the early to mid 1900’s it was of cars, aircraft parts and engines, today the engineering industry still exists but more independent precision engineering companies. A form of engineering which was not available in the early 1900’s was the production of stairlifts. It is estimated that the earliest stairlifts where recorded in America in the 1930’s. Today many people reply on the use of manufactured uk stairlifts to enable them to keep their independence.

Top Flight Stairlifts are fully qualified stair lift engineers working with brands such as Brooks, Bison Bede, Stannah, MediTek, Freelift, Acorn and Minivator. We supply straight  stair lifts and curved stairlifts together with a wide range of services including New lifts, Reconditioned stairlifts, Stairlift rentals, stairlift breakdown and stair lift servicing plus comprehensive extended stairlift warranties for total peace of mind in all the areas mentioned, i.e. stairlifts Stockport, stairlifts Manchester, stairlifts in the whole of the North West and stairlifts Lancashire.

So when you need a quality stairlift engineer call 0800 093 6117 or see our website wwww.topflightstairlifts.co.uk

Top Flight service the Four Heatons which are four affluent suburbs to the northwest of Stockport, bordering the city of Manchester. They are: Heaton Norris, Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey and Heaton Chapel. All of the Heatons were originally districts of Heaton Norris, the then ecclesiastical centre of the area and lay within the historic County Boundaries of Lancashire. Originally a rural farming district.

The opening of Heaton Norris railway station in 1840 and Heaton Chapel & Heaton Moor railway station in 1853 changed everything. Heaton Moor became a railway suburb. The farmland was sold, and new wide tree lined streets were developed now some of the desirable residences in Stockport. In neighboring Reddish industry was expanding. The Houldsworth Mill opened in 1860, and Reddish’s population increased from 1360 to 8660 within 40 years.

Today Heaton Mersey and Heaton Moor is commuter belt for well to do professionals working in Manchester, it has a fantastic range of Bars, Cafe’s, Pubs and Restaurants.
A little known fact is that Heaton Norris Rovers, now known as Stockport County Football Club was formed in 1883, and used to play on a pitch behind the Nursery Inn on Green Lane. In 1902 they left the Green Lane ground and moved to Edgeley Park.

Heaton Norris, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Moor and Heaton Chapel are on the north bank of the River Mersey, and south of the Cringle Brook, to the west of Reddish and the River Tame. The former Manchester to Buxton roman road the A6 pass through Heaton Norris, as does the London to Manchester railway. This is carried from Heaton Norris to Edgeley by the massive brick built Stockport Viaduct.

Stockport Viaduct

When the wind is blowing in the right direction you can smell the sweet smell not of ‘Robinsons Brewery’, but of the large biscuit works which was opened in 1918.

In 1835 part of the parish was ceded to Stockport and hence Cheshire, Heaton Chapel and Heaton Moor remained in Lancashire, more was transferred in 1894 and the remains transferred in 1913.

Wilmslow & Alderley Edge – A Lovely Place to Retire

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For those that know Wilmslow & Alderley Edge, it will not come as a surprise to know that the demographics for the over 60’s is one of the highest in the North West, with the population as a whole living longer and expected by the year 2020 that 17% will reach one hundred. The leafy Cheshire suburb appears to offer if not the elixir of youth, at least the blue print for getting your telegram from the queen!

Wilmslow & Alderley Edge has great facilities with some of the finest designer shops, beauty salons and restaurants to fill your day. However, what if getting around is not as easy as it used to be? What if getting around the house and up and down stairs in one of the many large detached residencies or quaint cottages is a struggle? The lack of bungalows and suitable apartments in the area means that more people will want to stay in their own homes and adapt them.

Surprisingly, when faced with these issues there appears to be a distinct lack of mobility and stair lift companies in the area, however Top Flight Stair lifts Ltd, based only 12 miles away in Middlewich, Cheshire provides a full service to Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley, Handforth, Chorley, Great Warford, Mottram St Andrew, Prestbury and all surrounding areas.

Our tailored service options mean you can choose how you want to deal with us. Many people like us to visit them in their own home to discuss what options may suit them best, such as a new stair lift from manufactures such as Brooks, Bison Bede, Freelift or MediTek,  Stannah or perhaps a reconditioned second-hand stairlift or rental stairlift, we advise what we believe is the best solution for you, not us. After care is equally important, we have fully qualified engineers who will assist in stairlift breakdown, repairs, services and for extra peace of mind we offer a range of stair lift extended warranties. For those that may want to do research first we have a very comprehensive website at www.topflightstairlifts.co.uk, alternatively our office staff are always happy to help and advise on 0800 093 6117.

But getting around is more than just the stairs, its walking aids, wheelchairs, bath hoists, rise & recline chairs, motorised beds and daily living aids. Top Flight can provide it all at very reasonable prices.

Top Flight Stairlifts also trading as Top Flight Mobility Aids, is committed to keeping people independent in their own homes and why not? We know residents love to live the ‘Cheshire Life’, so here’s a few facts you may or may not know about your area:-

  • Wilmslow is 10 miles due south of Manchester city centre.
  • It is only 3 miles from Manchester Airport.
  • It is in the Cheshire East local authority area.
  • Before the creation of Cheshire East, Wilmslow was in the borough of Macclesfield.
  • Geographically it’s located in the Cheshire Plain.
  • Geologically it’s located in the Cheshire Basin.
  • The town’s population is 30,000 (figure depends upon what you consider is the extent of Wilmslow).
  • Another 8,000 people live in the immediately surrounding area, including Alderley Edge.
  • The population is slowly increasing.
  • Wilmslow is currently noted for the number of TV stars, footballers and so on that live here and in the surrounding area. Famous residents include William Roache, Stuart Hall and, although I’ve not seen any of them in Grove St, Alex Ferguson and Russell Watson.
  • Wilmslow was once the home of Bruce Forsyth’s great grandfather.
  • The most notable person to live in Wilmslow was Alan Turing. He was involved in the development of early computers and their use in code breaking during World War 2. Turing lived on Adlington Road and, indeed, died there when he committed suicide.
  • The town motto is supposedly “Nobis Habitatio Felix” which in English is apparently “A Pleasant Dwelling Place For Us”.
  • The origin of the name “Wilmslow” is uncertain; the most popular theory is that it is named after the burial place of someone called William – possibly William de Bolyn – a “low” being an old name for a burial mound. Some sources say that Wilmslow was originally called “Le Bolyn” because it was near to the river Bollin
  • Until the end of the last century “Wilmslow” was just the area around the church, first recorded around 1300. In 1894 the ancient parishes of Styal, Morley, Fulshaw, Chorley, Hough and Dean Row were officially agglomerated into what you might call “Greater Wilmslow”. Since then it has grown through local government reorganisations to include Alderley Edge and additional small areas.
  • Wilmslow’s population 100 years ago was about 7,000 people. Many years ago Wilmslow was a major centre of Fustian cutting.

    Fustian Cutter

  • Fustian is a type of cloth that is believed to have originated in 2nd Century AD Egypt, at a place called Fustat. All different types of Fustian are constructed or cut in the same manner. A basic woven cloth had extra wefts sewn in as it was made, then the Fustian cutters would take a long sharp knife like instrument and walk the length of the cloth, cutting the extra wefts so that they formed a pile. Velveteen and corduroy were both made this way.

STYAL MILL