EX1–EX6 · 50 mins from HQ
Stairlifts in Exeter
Exeter is a fast-growing city with a strong stairlift market — particularly across Heavitree, St Thomas, Pinhoe and Topsham. We've built up a regular Exeter route over the past decade, and we keep popular models in van stock so most straight rails go in within 48 hours.
- Independent Local
- Devon & Cornwall
- No Call-Out Charge
- Fixed Quotes
- same-day Repairs
Quick answer
Stairlift installation, rental, repairs and servicing across Exeter (EX1–EX6) including Heavitree, St Thomas, Pinhoe, Topsham and Whipton. Free home surveys and fixed quotes.
Home surveys and quotations are free, fixed in writing, and never include a hidden call-out charge. Most Exeter homes are surveyed within 2–3 working days and emergency repairs are available same-day.
- Coverage
- EX1–EX6 — Exeter Cathedral, Heavitree, St Thomas, Pinhoe, Topsham
- Services
- Installation · Rental · Repairs · Servicing · Removal ·
- Last updated
- January 2026
Why families in Exeter choose us
We've been fitting and looking after stairlifts across Devon and Cornwall for over 40 years. Exeter is core territory — same engineers, same response times, same fixed prices as anywhere in our home city.
Local engineers, no subcontractors
Our own people, every visit. The engineer who surveys is normally the one who installs and later services your lift.
Fast response across the region
Most surveys booked within 2–3 working days. Straight lifts often fitted within 48 hours of the visit.
Independent local, 40+ years local
An independent Plymouth team looking after Devon and Cornwall stairlifts.
No-pressure, honest advice
We'll tell you straight whether a straight rail will do, whether you need a curve, or whether rental is the smarter call.
Fixed written quotes
Every quote is itemised in writing on the day. The figure you see is the figure you pay — no surprises.
Lifetime aftercare
Once we've fitted a lift you have our number for life — including same-day emergency call-outs.
Our stairlift services in Exeter
Everything you need from one local team — no subcontractors, no third-party engineers, no different number for repairs later on.
Stairlift Installation
Tidy, professional fits, one engineer for the whole job.
Read about stairlift installationStraight Stairlifts
Slim rails for conventional stairs — often fitted same day.
Read about straight stairliftsCurved Stairlifts
Made-to-measure rails for bends, landings and split levels.
Read about curved stairliftsOutdoor Stairlifts
Fully weatherproof rails for garden steps, paths and patios.
Read about outdoor stairliftsStairlift Rental
From £25/week — useful after surgery or for visiting family.
Read about stairlift rentalStairlift Repairs
All major brands repaired by local engineers, same-day emergency cover.
Read about stairlift repairsAnnual Servicing
Yearly safety checks on Bruno stairlifts today, with more major brands coming soon.
Read about annual servicingStairlift Removal
Clean removal, recycling and possible buy-back when a lift is no longer needed.
Read about stairlift removalStairlifts
Fully refurbished lifts with full warranty — popular for short-term needs.
Read about stairliftsAbout Exeter — and what it means for your stairlift
Exeter is a fast-growing city with a strong stairlift market — particularly across Heavitree, St Thomas, Pinhoe and Topsham. We've built up a regular Exeter route over the past decade, and we keep popular models in van stock so most straight rails go in within 48 hours.
Victorian terraces in Heavitree and St Thomas, 1930s semis in Pinhoe and Whipton, modern apartments in the city centre and on the waterfront, plus period townhouses in Topsham.
We've been supplying stairlifts across Exeter and the surrounding villages for decades. We know which streets have the steeper gradients, which estates have the wider hallways, and which property types benefit from a slim profile, a powered swivel seat, or a hinged park-rail at the bottom of the stairs.
Exeter neighbourhoods we cover
We work in every street and outlying village inside EX1–EX6. These are the areas our engineers visit most often.
Exeter Cathedral
Regular installations, services and repairs across Exeter Cathedral and the streets around it.
Heavitree
Regular installations, services and repairs across Heavitree and the streets around it.
St Thomas
Regular installations, services and repairs across St Thomas and the streets around it.
Pinhoe
Regular installations, services and repairs across Pinhoe and the streets around it.
Topsham
Regular installations, services and repairs across Topsham and the streets around it.
Why Exeter residents choose a stairlift
Recovering after hospital
A short-term rental lift bridges the recovery weeks after hip, knee or back surgery, then we remove it cleanly when you no longer need it.
Staying in the family home
Most Exeter customers tell us the same thing — they have no intention of moving. A stairlift lets you stay in the home you built your life in.
Helping elderly parents
We regularly work with adult children calling from elsewhere in the UK to arrange a lift for a parent in Exeter. We liaise fully with both sides.
Managing tricky staircases
Many older Exeter properties have tight quarter-turns or narrow runs. We choose a slim model, powered swivel seat or hinged park-rail to suit the staircase.
Whichever situation describes you best, our advice is the same — book a free home survey, get an honest written quotation, then take your time deciding. There is never any pressure to move forward on the day. If you'd like a feel for prices first, our 2026 stairlift cost guide shows realistic figures for every type of lift, and our rent vs buy guide is the clearest way to decide between hire and purchase.
Recent local install
A recent Exeter install
A genuine recent example from EX1–EX6. Every Exeter job is different — but the standards we apply, the engineers who attend and the warranty you receive are identical.
- Location
- Topsham, Exeter
- Product
- Curved stairlift, two bends
Challenge
A Grade II listed townhouse with a tight winding staircase and strict planning constraints on visible fixings.
Solution
A bespoke twin-rail curved lift in a matching paint finish, with the carriage fully retractable when not in use to preserve the look of the hallway.
Outcome
A discreet, listed-building-friendly install that the family describe as 'almost invisible'.
How a Exeter installation works, step by step
- 1
Phone or message
Tell us about your home and stairs. Five minutes is usually enough to give rough guidance.
- 2
Free home survey
An engineer visits, measures every step and listens to how you actually use the staircase.
- 3
Written fixed quote
A single, honest, all-in price — including delivery, fitting and the first service.
- 4
Installation day
Straight rails take a few hours; curved rails one working day. We leave the house tidier than we found it.
- 5
Demo & aftercare
Full demonstration, written instructions and same-day cover. Annual service reminders sent automatically.
Where we cover around Exeter
Our team is based in Plymouth city centre — typically 50 mins from hq to Exeter — and we never charge for travel.
What our Exeter customers say
"Beautiful work in a listed building. Discreet, careful and patient with the conservation officer."
We have hundreds of independent reviews across Devon and Cornwall on Google, Trustpilot and Which? Trusted Trader — averaging 4.9★.
Read what Plymouth and Exeter families sayExeter stairlift FAQs
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Independent guidance
Trusted sources & further reading
Independent charities, government guidance and standards bodies — curated for further reading. We are not affiliated with any of these organisations.
Stairlift — background & how they work
Independent overview of stairlift history, mechanics and safety standards.
WikipediaBritish Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA)
UK trade body for mobility and healthcare equipment suppliers.
bhta.comAge UK — staying safe at home
Impartial guidance on home adaptations, including stairlifts.
ageuk.org.ukNHS — care and support for older people
Official NHS guide to care needs assessments and equipment.
nhs.uk
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Free home survey. Honest advice. Fixed written quote. Independent local, local, and looking after Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall for over 40 years.