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Plymouth's Trusted Stairlift Specialists

Installation, rental, repairs and servicing — straight, curved and outdoor stairlifts fitted by friendly local engineers across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. Free home surveys, same-day install, no pressure.

  • 5 Star Reviewed
  • Free Home Survey
  • No Pressure, No Obligation
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • VAT-Free if Eligible

🎉 Free Home Survey + £100 OFF Your New Stairlift

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  • Local Engineers
  • Fast Installation
  • Finance Available
  • same-day Emergency Repairs

Why Choose Stairlifts Plymouth

We're the city's friendly, independent local specialist — supplying, fitting, renting and repairing stairlifts from our shop at 139 Cornwall Street, Plymouth. Every quote starts with a free home survey, and every customer gets a local advisor on the end of the phone.

Independent Local Specialists

Independent independent local specialist with our own shop at 139 Cornwall Street, Plymouth — never a national call centre.

No-Pressure Advice

Honest guidance from local advisors who'll happily tell you when a simple repair beats a new lift.

Manufacturer-Trained Engineers

Tidy fits, every lift tested and signed off by an engineer trained on the brand they're fitting.

Hundreds of Happy Customers

4.9/5 average rating across the Plymouth, South Hams, Devon and Cornwall communities we serve.

Aftercare You Can Rely On

Annual Bruno stairlift servicing (with more major brands coming soon), plus a local engineer on the end of the phone whenever you need one.

Bruno Stairlift Servicing

We currently service Bruno stairlifts (with more major brands coming soon), whether or not we originally supplied them.

Our Simple 4-Step Process

From first phone call to long-term aftercare — clear, honest and local at every step.

  1. 1

    Free Home Survey

    A local advisor visits your home at a time that suits you, measures up and listens to exactly what you need.

  2. 2

    Fixed Quote

    We talk through the right lift for your stairs and budget, then put it in writing. No hidden extras, no pressure.

  3. 3

    Professional Installation

    Straight lifts are usually fitted same-day in 2–3 hours. Curved lifts in 1–3 weeks. Tidy, careful and fully tested.

  4. 4

    Aftercare Support

    2-year warranty, annual servicing on every brand, and same-day emergency repairs from engineers who know you by name.

Areas We Cover

Same-day surveys across Plymouth, the South Hams, West Devon, East Devon and Cornwall.

Plus everywhere within approximately one hour of Plymouth — see all areas we cover.

Recent Installations

A small sample of recent stairlifts fitted across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.

Straight stairlift, Plymouth family home — recent stairlift installation

Installation · Plymouth

Straight stairlift, Plymouth family home

A straight stairlift keeping a Plymouth grandad mobile — and popular with the grandkids.

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Curved stairlift, Plymouth living room — recent stairlift installation

Curved installation · Plymouth

Curved stairlift, Plymouth living room

A discreet curved stairlift beside a busy family living area — quiet, tidy and out of the way.

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Curved stairlift, Devon home — recent stairlift installation

Curved installation · South Devon

Curved stairlift, Devon home

A made-to-measure curved rail giving a returning customer the run of the whole house again.

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What Our Customers Say

4.7 / 5 from 12 Google reviews
"Got in touch with this super local company before Christmas, and the team were more than helpful — they pretty much inspected and installed mum's stairlift within a week as we were on a tight time frame. Marcie and her team could not have done any more. No pressure sales, just a straightforward price quote which beat everyone else hands down."

Louise Vellacott

Verified Google review

"We had our stairlift fitted nearly a year ago. The company were extremely helpful and understanding of our situation. We needed the stairlift which was fitted within a week to enable my husband to come home from hospital. I would one hundred percent recommend this company."

Kay Rouse

Verified Google review

"Having got quotes from a couple of other big companies (where we experienced hard sell), I came across these guys — they were by far the most competitive and saved in total over £500. Measured one day and fitted the following day. Simply outstanding."

Verity Jewill

Verified Google review

Finance & Funding

A stairlift shouldn't be out of reach. Spread the cost, claim VAT relief, or explore grants — our advisors will talk you through every option, with no pressure.

Finance Options

Flexible monthly payment plans so you can spread the cost over 12–60 months.

VAT Relief

Zero-rated for VAT if you or the user has a long-term illness or disability.

Disabled Facilities Grants

Up to £30,000 may be available through Plymouth City Council or your local authority.

Rental Plans

Flexible monthly hire — installation, servicing and removal all included.

Who our stairlifts help

Stairlifts in Plymouth for elderly customers, seniors, disabled adults and children, arthritis sufferers, bad knees, balance problems, mobility problems, Parkinson's and recovery after hip or knee replacement surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about stairlifts in Plymouth? Here are the answers we hear most often.

How much does a stairlift cost in Plymouth?
Straight stairlifts typically start from around £1,800 fitted; curved lifts are bespoke and usually £3,500–£5,500 depending on the staircase. models can be considerably less. We'll give you a clear, written quote after a free home survey — no pressure, no obligation.
How quickly can a stairlift be installed?
Most straight stairlifts can be surveyed within 24–48 hours and fitted on the same day, often in 2–3 hours. Curved stairlifts are made to measure and usually take 1–3 weeks from survey to installation.
Do you offer a free home survey?
Yes. A friendly local advisor will visit your home at a time that suits you, measure your stairs, talk through the options and give you a fixed-price quote in writing. There is no charge and no obligation.
Can I rent a stairlift instead of buying?
Absolutely. Rental is ideal after surgery or for a short recovery period. We offer flexible monthly hire with installation, servicing and removal all included.
Do you fit stairlifts on curved or narrow staircases?
Yes — curved, narrow, twisting and split-level stairs are all part of our day-to-day work. Our engineers have over 40 years of combined experience and can usually find a safe, neat solution.
What if my stairlift breaks down?
We offer same-day emergency call-out across Plymouth, Devon and South East Cornwall, and we service and repair all major brands — not just the ones we sell.
Are stairlifts covered by grants or VAT relief?
If you or the user have a long-term illness or disability, the stairlift is usually zero-rated for VAT. Disabled Facilities Grants may also be available through Plymouth City Council or your local authority — we can talk you through the options.
What areas do you cover?
We're based in Plymouth and cover Devon and Cornwall, roughly within an hour of the city — including Plympton, Plymstock, Ivybridge, Tavistock, Saltash, Liskeard, Bodmin, Exeter, Torquay and everywhere in between.
Do you service stairlifts you didn't supply?
We currently service and repair Bruno stairlifts, whether or not we originally supplied them. We're actively expanding to cover other major brands soon — call us with your model and we'll be honest about what we can help with today.

Still got questions? Call us on 01752 648599 — or visit our full FAQ hub.

Stairlift broken down? We're on call same-day.

Emergency stairlift repairs across Plymouth, Devon and South East Cornwall — all major brands. Local engineers, fast response, no national call centre.

Meet Our Engineers

The friendly Plymouth team who'll be in your home — manufacturer-trained, DBS-checked and trusted by hundreds of local families.

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Mark

Senior Installation Engineer

22 years experience

Manufacturer-trained on Stannah, Acorn and Handicare. Mark leads our curved installations and most complex fits.

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Steve

Service & Repair Engineer

15 years experience

Mr. Fix-It of the team — Steve runs our same-day emergency repair service across all major stairlift brands.

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Dan

Survey & Installation

8 years experience

Friendly first point of contact on most home surveys; tidy installer and patient with every customer.

Accreditations & Trust

Manufacturer-approved, fully insured and trusted by Plymouth families for decades.

Manufacturer Approved

Trained and authorised on Stannah, Acorn, Handicare, Bruno and Brooks.

Fully Insured

Comprehensive £5m public liability and professional indemnity cover.

2-Year Parts & Labour Warranty

Full warranty on every new stairlift — backed locally, not via a call centre.

DBS-Checked Engineers

Every engineer is DBS-checked, uniformed and ID-carrying on the doorstep.

Written Fixed-Price Quotes

Every survey ends with a written quote — no verbal estimates, no surprises.

Safe Removal & Recycling

Old stairlifts removed responsibly and recycled wherever possible.

Latest Advice

Fresh buying guides, case studies and articles from our Plymouth engineers.

Case Study

Outdoor Stairlift Restoring Garden Access, Saltash

How a weatherproof outdoor lift gave a Saltash family back their patio and garden.

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Case Study

Curved Stairlift Fitted in Plymstock

How we navigated a tricky 180° bend on a narrow Victorian staircase.

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Article

Spotting the Signs Stairs Are Becoming Unsafe

Practical advice for families worried about a loved one's mobility at home.

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Ready to Stay Independent?

Book your free home survey today — most quotes returned within the hour. Friendly local advice from Plymouth's independent local stairlift specialists.

"Our job is to help you stay safe, independent and happy in the home you love." — The Stairlifts Plymouth team