Check whether the route is rentable
Ask whether the supplier rents equipment for this exact staircase. A straight flight and a custom curved route can have different availability and terms. This guide has not verified any Oakley rental inventory.
Write down the exit cost before starting
Clarify the minimum term, delivery, installation, servicing, extension charges and removal. Ask what happens if the equipment is no longer needed earlier than expected, or if the rental must continue longer.
Use the same ownership period
Compare buying and rental over the period relevant to your circumstances without assuming a medical recovery timeline. For purchase, add maintenance and removal; for rental, add every recurring and one-time charge. Check whether any rental payments count toward a later purchase.
Keep the proposal comparable
- Exact equipment and a measured rail layout.
- Preparation, installation, demonstration and written terms.
- Servicing at the actual address, parts and removal responsibilities.
Continue with the buyer checklist and buying and cost guide.