Curved Stairlifts in Plymouth

Step one is the free home survey, which usually takes 30–45 minutes. Our advisor measures every tread, riser, bend, doorway and landing — and asks about the user's mobility, height, weight and any specific needs (arthritic grip, post-stroke balance, Parkinson's tremor) so we can specify the right seat, control type and rail extras.

We then send the survey to the manufacturer, who CAD-designs the rail and quotes a precise manufacturing cost. We come back to you with a single fixed written price — no surprises later. Once you give the go-ahead the rail is manufactured in the UK and typically delivered to us within 2–4 weeks.

Installation itself usually takes a single day. Our engineer fixes the rail to the stair treads (not your wall), commissions the lift, runs a full safety test, and demonstrates the controls to you and any family members. You'll be using the lift confidently before we leave.

A curved stairlift always costs more than a straight one because the rail has to be custom-manufactured. The exact price depends on how complex the staircase is — a single quarter-turn at the top is significantly cheaper than a full hairpin with a half-landing — but most curved installs fall in a fairly predictable band.

We give you a fixed written quote at the home survey, with no hidden extras. Finance is available and the lift is usually VAT-free if the user has a long-term illness or disability. We can also help you check whether you qualify for a Disabled Facilities Grant through Plymouth City Council, Cornwall Council or Devon County Council.

If budget is tight, ask about a curved lift — the made-to-measure rail will still need to be new, but the carriage and seat can be refurbished, which usually saves a few thousand pounds.

Powered swivel seat — turns the seat automatically at the top so you don't have to twist your hip or knee to get off. We fit this as standard.

Fold-up rail (hinged rail) — if the bottom of the rail would cross a doorway or block the route to another room, we can fit a hinged section that folds away when the lift isn't in use.

Paddle controls and a remote — easier for arthritis, tremor or weak grip, and lets a carer call the lift up or down.

Slow-speed setting — useful for people with balance problems or vertigo.