The Pros and Cons of Renting and Buying Hoists

Here at Care Lift Services, we pride ourselves in offering a comprehensive range of lifting and patient handling equipment, both of which are essential in order to provide a safe and secure lifting environment for our customers in their homes and work spaces. One of the many benefits of choosing us, is that we offer the option to buy or rent your equipment, allowing you tweak your purchase according to your budget and time-scale.

If you're not sure which of the two choices is right for you, take a look at our list of pros and cons to weigh up which option is the best fit:

Pros:

The up-front cost is cheaper than buying the product outright.
It can be great for one-off jobs, holidays and saves you from investing in a product that you are unlikely to continue to use.
It provides you with the guarantee of a certified and tested solution for each job.

Cons:

It can cost you more long-term if you're repeatedly having to hire the equipment.
You may have to extend the rental period if your requirements go on for longer than expected.
You could be subject to extra costs if an item is damaged.

Purchasing Your Equipment

Pros:

Having a good selection of equipment at your disposal whenever you need it.
Saves you money in the long term if you will be using the equipment regularly.
You will not have the hassle of collecting or returning the item once the work is complete.

Cons

You will need a stable, and long-term storage space to house your equipment.
The initial cost is more expensive, which means you could loose out if it's only for a short-term job.
You will need to maintain and keep track of each item yourself.

Once you have decided which of the two is the best for your specific job, you can visit our patient handling and hoist rental pages to browse our full selection of items. Once you have made your choice, call our friendly team on 01603 433603 to discuss your needs.

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From our Norwich office, we are able to offer complete mobility services across Norfolk and Suffolk. Our highly skilled team are mobile which means we are never far away, with a lift engineer local to your location.

We are proud members of the British Healthcare Trades Association and work within a Trading Standards Approved code of conduct which ensures an honest, accountable and trustworthy service. We consider and offer you various options whilst ensuring we provide the right solution for your needs, home and budget.