Do you cover the whole of Devon?

Yes — Plymouth, Exeter, Torbay, Newton Abbot, Tavistock, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Ivybridge, Okehampton and the villages in between. There is no travel charge anywhere in the county.

Is there a charge for a survey in Devon?

No. Home surveys and written quotations are free everywhere we cover, however far it is from Plymouth.

How quickly can you fit a stairlift in Devon?

Most surveys are booked within 2–3 working days. Straight rails are often fitted within 48 hours of the survey; curved rails are made to measure and typically take around two weeks.

How much does a stairlift cost in Devon?

Straight stairlifts start from around £1,800 fitted. Curved stairlifts are priced on the shape of your stairs and quoted in writing after the survey.

Can I rent a stairlift in Devon?

Yes — rental covers servicing, repairs, breakdown cover and final removal in one monthly price, with a three-month minimum. It's popular after hospital discharge or for a relative staying temporarily.

Do you repair stairlifts across Devon?

Yes. We currently service and repair Bruno stairlifts, with genuine parts in stock and fixed written quotations before any work starts.

Do you fit outdoor stairlifts in Devon?

Yes — weatherproof outdoor rails for garden steps, sloping paths and raised entrances, including salt-resistant specifications for coastal properties.

Do you cover North Devon?

We cover the northern edge of Dartmoor including Okehampton and Hatherleigh. For addresses further north, call us and we'll tell you honestly whether we can look after you properly.

Can you help with funding or grants in Devon?

Yes — we can point you to Disabled Facilities Grants through your local council and, where you qualify on medical grounds, supply your stairlift with 0% VAT.

PL, EX, TQ · County-wide cover from Plymouth

Stairlifts in Devon

Name: Stairlifts Plymouth
Address: 139 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1PA, GB
Telephone: 01752 648599
Price range: ££
Rating: 4.7

We cover the whole of Devon from our base in Plymouth — the city and South Hams on our doorstep, out to Exeter and East Devon, across Torbay and along the northern edge of Dartmoor. Straight, curved and outdoor stairlifts, fitted and looked after by our own employed engineers, never subcontractors.

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Devon & Cornwall
No Call-Out Charge
Fixed Quotes
Emergency Repairs

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Stairlifts Plymouth supplies, installs, rents, repairs, services and removes stairlifts across Devon — Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Tavistock, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Ivybridge and Okehampton. Free home surveys, fixed written quotes, no travel charge anywhere in the county.

Home surveys and quotations are free, fixed in writing, and never include a hidden call-out charge. Most Devon homes are surveyed within 2–3 working days and emergency repairs are available.

Coverage: PL, EX, TQ — Dartmoor, Exeter Cathedral, Torbay, Plymouth Hoe, The South Hams
Services: Installation · Rental · Repairs · Servicing · Removal ·
Last updated: January 2026

Why families in Devon choose us

We've been fitting and looking after stairlifts across Devon and Cornwall for over 40 years. Devon 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 emergency call-outs.

Our stairlift services in Devon

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.

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Straight Stairlifts

Slim rails for conventional stairs — often fitted in a single morning.

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Curved Stairlifts

Made-to-measure rails for bends, landings and split levels.

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Outdoor Stairlifts

Fully weatherproof rails for garden steps, paths and patios.

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Stairlift Rental

From £25/week — useful after surgery or for visiting family.

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Stairlift Repairs

Bruno stairlifts repaired by local engineers, emergency cover.

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Annual Servicing

Yearly safety checks on Bruno stairlifts today, with more major brands coming soon.

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Stairlift Removal

Clean removal, recycling and possible buy-back when a lift is no longer needed.

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Stairlifts

Fully refurbished lifts with full warranty — popular for short-term needs.

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About Devon — and what it means for your stairlift

Devon housing runs from Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Plymouth and Exeter, to 1930s semis across Torbay, thatched and stone cottages on the edge of Dartmoor and in the South Hams, and modern estates around Newton Abbot and Ivybridge. Older cottages often have steep, narrow, winding stairs that need a made-to-measure curved rail, while most suburban semis take a slim straight rail fitted in a morning.

We've been supplying stairlifts across Devon 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.

Devon neighbourhoods we cover

We work in every street and outlying village inside PL, EX, TQ. These are the areas our engineers visit most often.

Dartmoor

Regular installations, services and repairs across Dartmoor and the streets around it.

Exeter Cathedral

Regular installations, services and repairs across Exeter Cathedral and the streets around it.

Torbay

Regular installations, services and repairs across Torbay and the streets around it.

Plymouth Hoe

Regular installations, services and repairs across Plymouth Hoe and the streets around it.

The South Hams

Regular installations, services and repairs across The South Hams and the streets around it.

Tamar Valley

Regular installations, services and repairs across Tamar Valley and the streets around it.

Why Devon 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 Devon 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 Devon. We liaise fully with both sides.

Managing tricky staircases

Many older Devon 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 Devon install

A genuine recent example from PL, EX, TQ. Every Devon job is different — but the standards we apply, the engineers who attend and the warranty you receive are identical.

Location: A cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor
Product: Curved stairlift with hinged park-rail

Challenge

A 400-year-old cottage with a tight winding staircase, low beams and a doorway at the foot of the stairs that had to stay clear.

Solution

A laser-measured curved rail following the winders exactly, with a hinged section at the bottom so the doorway stayed usable.

Outcome

Fitted in a single day, with no structural changes to a listed building. Serviced annually ever since.

How a Devon 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 emergency cover. Annual service reminders sent automatically.

Where we cover around Devon

Our team is based in Plymouth city centre — typically county-wide cover from plymouth to Devon — and we never charge for travel.

Areas nearby we also cover

Stairlifts in Plymouth Stairlifts in Exeter Stairlifts in Torquay Stairlifts in Paignton Stairlifts in Newton Abbot Stairlifts in Tavistock Stairlifts in Totnes Stairlifts in Kingsbridge Stairlifts in Okehampton See all areas

What our Devon customers say

"They drove over from Plymouth twice without charging a penny for the survey. Tidy, polite and the lift is silent."

Margaret H.· Exeter

We have verified independent reviews across Devon and Cornwall on Google — averaging 4.7★.

Read what Plymouth and Devon families say

Devon stairlift FAQs

Useful reading before you decide

How much does a stairlift cost?

Funding & grants explained

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Rent vs buy a stairlift

Complete buying guide

Straight vs curved stairlifts

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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.

Ready to talk stairlifts in Devon?

Free home survey. Honest advice. Fixed written quote. Independent local, local, and looking after Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall for over 40 years.

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