Preparing Your Home for Lift Chair Delivery

A little planning before your chair arrives can make delivery day much simpler. Decide where you want to use it, check the path into that room and share the access details with Relax & Recover when you request your rental.

If you are preparing for surgery during the holiday season, include delivery arrangements in your household plans. Confirm dates directly with the team rather than assuming a particular holiday or weekend is available.

Choose the room before choosing the corner

Think about where you expect to spend time and who will be nearby to help. Your care team can advise on any recovery-related needs that affect the room you use. Once you have chosen a room, look for a spot that leaves a clear walking route and space for the chair to move.

Check the dimensions and required clearance of the specific model. Measure for its reclined position as well as its upright footprint. Nearby tables, walls and other furniture should not interfere with the chair’s movement. Ask the team about the model’s power requirements and placement instructions before finalizing your setup.

Walk the delivery route

Start where the delivery team will arrive and follow the path to the intended chair location. Note gates, exterior steps, narrow doors, hallway turns and interior stairs. If you live in a building with an elevator, check any delivery reservations or access rules with management.

Share these details before the appointment. A photo or measurement may help explain a tight turn or entrance, but ask the team what they need to assess access. Do not assume that an upright chair width alone tells you whether it can be brought through the whole route.

Clear the space ahead of time

Arrange for existing furniture and household items to be moved before delivery. The delivery team places the rental chair in its intended location; they are not responsible for moving or removing your other furniture.

Keep the route and chair area clear of boxes, loose items and seasonal decorations. Make arrangements for pets during the appointment. If someone else is receiving the chair for you, show them the intended spot and give them the delivery contact details.

Have your booking details together

Keep the delivery address, best contact number, preferred date and expected rental period together. Include the unit number and any relevant building access instructions in your communication with the team.

Check which chair is confirmed and ask about the delivery arrangements, pickup and what to do if your plans change. Submitting a request is the start of the conversation; availability and timing need to be confirmed. For access policies, review the delivery information.

Make time to understand the chair

Plan for someone to be present who can ask questions about the controls and the manufacturer’s operating instructions. Before using the chair, make sure you understand how the model moves and whom to contact with questions.

Follow your care team’s instructions for getting in and out, sitting and resting. A rental chair provides furniture features, not a personalized recovery plan. If you need help with transfers or positioning, discuss that support with your care team before coming home.

A simple delivery-day checklist

  • Confirm the chair, delivery address and arrangements with the team.

  • Share steps, stairs, tight turns, elevators and building rules.

  • Measure the room and allow the model’s required clearance.

  • Move existing furniture and clear the delivery route.

  • Have someone available to receive the chair and ask questions.

  • Keep the rental contact details handy for changes or follow-up questions.

Planning beyond the first day

Keep the chair’s movement area clear throughout the rental. If you need the chair longer than expected, contact the team to discuss an extension and availability. When arranging pickup, review access again if furniture, building rules or your contact person have changed.

Not sure how long to request? Our rental-duration guide covers the questions to consider. For help comparing models, read how to choose a lift chair rental.

Ready to plan your delivery?

Request a chair with your dates and access details, or call (925) 496-6799. You can also browse the chair collection before getting in touch.

Find your local rental information

Explore delivery planning and chair rental information for your community. Confirm your specific address and dates with our team.

Alameda · Alamo · Albany · Antioch · Bay Point · Benicia · Berkeley · Brentwood · Castro Valley · Clayton · Concord · Danville · Dublin · El Cerrito · El Sobrante · Emeryville · Hayward · Hercules · Kensington · Lafayette · Livermore · Martinez · Moraga · Oakland · Oakley · Orinda · Pacheco · Piedmont · Pinole · Pittsburg · Pleasant Hill · Pleasanton · Richmond · Rodeo · San Leandro · San Lorenzo · San Pablo · San Ramon · Vallejo · Walnut Creek