Installed within 24–48 hours
Urgent hospital discharge or palliative care? Call us first thing and we'll do our absolute best to fit on the same day.
Want to discuss the detail? Call 01752 648599 or request a free home survey.
Short & long-term stairlift hire — install, service & removal included
Flexible stairlift rental across Plymouth, Devon and East Cornwall. Short-term hire for post-surgery recovery, hospital discharge, palliative care or visiting family, and longer agreements where buying isn't the right fit — all on one simple monthly price that covers installation, servicing, breakdown cover and removal.
Fast Installation
Same-day fits on most straight lifts
Finance Available
Spread the cost — flexible terms
Local Engineers
Our own team, never subcontracted
Emergency Repairs
same-day call-outs across PL postcodes
Free Advice
No pressure, no obligation
Overview
Stairlift rental is the most flexible and affordable way to get safe stair access when you don't need a permanent solution. It's the obvious choice after hip or knee replacement, following a fall, for hospital discharge, during palliative care, or simply while elderly parents come to stay. You pay a small one-off install fee and a single monthly price that covers everything — installation, ongoing servicing, breakdown cover, parts, labour and removal at the end. There's nothing else to buy, nothing to insure and nothing to dispose of when you're finished.
We rent straight stairlifts as standard, and curved stairlifts where the bespoke rail can be re-used. Every rental lift is stripped, re-greased, PAT-tested and safety-checked in our Plymouth workshop before it leaves, then fitted to manufacturer standards by our own time-served engineers. Because we hold stock locally, we can usually survey, deliver and install within 24–48 hours of your first phone call — and we always try to prioritise urgent hospital-discharge and palliative-care requests on the same day.
We cover Plymouth, Devon and East Cornwall — Saltash, Torpoint, Plympton, Plymstock, Ivybridge, Tavistock, Liskeard, Exeter, Torquay, Newton Abbot and St Austell. Rental contracts run from a minimum three-month term and continue month-to-month after that, so you only pay for as long as you genuinely need the lift. When the time comes, one phone call books a tidy removal — we make good any tread holes and take the lift away, leaving your staircase exactly as we found it.
Why Stairlifts Plymouth
Plymouth-based with our own Cornwall Street shop.
40+ years' combined experience across the stairlift industry.
Honest recommendations — we'll tell you what we'd choose ourselves.
You have our number for life. Real local people answer the phone.
Every new install backed by a full parts and labour warranty.
Tidy, careful and demonstrated until you're confident.
Suitable for
We help families across Plymouth, Devon and East Cornwall in many different situations.
Helping you stay in the home you love as the stairs become harder.
After hip, knee or cardiac surgery while you regain strength.
Arthritis, COPD, MS, Parkinson's, balance and joint problems.
Chronic illness where the stairs are a daily challenge.
Reducing the risk of falls and giving carers peace of mind.
Fast install so a loved one can come home safely.
How it works
A friendly local advisor visits, measures your stairs and listens to what you need.
Clear pricing with no hidden extras. No pressure, no commission-led upsells.
Our own engineers fit the lift, test every safety system and tidy up after themselves.
Demonstration, written instructions, optional servicing and same-day emergency cover.
What you get
Urgent hospital discharge or palliative care? Call us first thing and we'll do our absolute best to fit on the same day.
Want to discuss the detail? Call 01752 648599 or request a free home survey.
Install fee + monthly rental covers servicing, repairs, breakdown cover and final removal. Nothing else to pay.
Want to discuss the detail? Call 01752 648599 or request a free home survey.
Quality Stannah, Acorn, Handicare and Brooks lifts, safety-tested and warrantied in our Plymouth workshop.
Want to discuss the detail? Call 01752 648599 or request a free home survey.
Three-month minimum, then cancel any time with a week's notice. No tie-ins, no exit fees, no pressure.
Want to discuss the detail? Call 01752 648599 or request a free home survey.
Annual service, all parts and labour, and same-day breakdown cover are all part of the monthly price.
Want to discuss the detail? Call 01752 648599 or request a free home survey.
When you no longer need the lift, one call books a clean, careful removal with tread holes made good.
Want to discuss the detail? Call 01752 648599 or request a free home survey.
Benefits
Recent work
A small selection of recent jobs across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
Curved lift, Mannamead
PL3
Outdoor lift, Cawsand
PL10
straight, Crownhill
PL6
Case study
Plympton, Plymouth
Areas covered
Based in Plymouth, covering Devon and South East Cornwall. Tap your area for local info.
Plymouth
Our home city — same-day surveys across PL postcodes.
Saltash
Just over the bridge — stairlifts across Saltash and SE Cornwall.
Plympton
Stairlift installation, rental and repairs in Plympton.
Plymstock
Local stairlift specialists serving Plymstock and Hooe.
Ivybridge
Covering Ivybridge and the South Hams villages.
Tavistock
Friendly stairlift service across Tavistock and West Devon.
Liskeard
Stairlifts fitted and repaired across Liskeard and East Cornwall.
Torpoint
Serving Torpoint and the Rame Peninsula.
Exeter
Stairlift supply, rental and repairs across Exeter and East Devon.
Torquay
Local engineers covering Torquay and the English Riviera.
Paignton
Stairlifts installed and serviced across Paignton.
Newton Abbot
Friendly stairlift service in Newton Abbot and Teignbridge.
Bodmin
Covering Bodmin and the wider North Cornwall area.
St Austell
Stairlifts across St Austell, the Clay Country and mid-Cornwall.
Kingsbridge
Serving Kingsbridge and the South Hams.
Totnes
Stairlifts fitted across Totnes and the Dart Valley.
Callington
Covering Callington and the Tamar Valley.
Launceston
Stairlifts across Launceston and North Cornwall.
Looe
Local stairlift service in Looe and Polperro.
Okehampton
Serving Okehampton and the northern edge of Dartmoor.
Related services
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Read about Stairlift ServicingSafe removal and recycling of any old or unwanted stairlift.
Read about Stairlift RemovalFast, neat fits for straight staircases — usually installed same-day.
Read about Straight StairliftsMade-to-measure rails for bends, landings and split levels.
Read about Curved StairliftsHelpful next steps
Flexible monthly rental — ideal after a hip or knee op.
Read: Stairlift hire in PlymouthWhen short-term hire makes more sense than buying outright.
Read: Should you rent or buy a stairlift?Honest 2026 price ranges for every type of lift.
Read: How much does a stairlift cost?DFG, VAT relief, charity support and 0% finance — explained.
Read: Discover stairlift funding optionsMost people qualify and save 20% — see if you're eligible.
Read: Claim VAT relief on your stairliftWhat happens on the day, from arrival to first ride.
Read: How our installations workIndependent guidance
Independent charities, government guidance and standards bodies — curated for further reading. We are not affiliated with any of these organisations.
Independent overview of stairlift history, mechanics and safety standards.
WikipediaUK trade body for mobility and healthcare equipment suppliers.
bhta.comImpartial guidance on home adaptations, including stairlifts.
ageuk.org.ukOfficial NHS guide to care needs assessments and equipment.
nhs.ukWhat our customers say
"From the first phone call to the fitted stairlift, the whole team were kind, honest and tidy. Mum is using the stairs again — thank you."
— Margaret S., Plympton
"Fixed our old Stannah when the manufacturer told us it was scrap. Local lads who clearly know their stuff. Highly recommended."
— Brian W., Plymstock
"Rented a stairlift for my recovery after a hip op. Fitted next day, removed when I was better. Faultless service."
— Susan H., Saltash
"Curved lift around a tricky staircase. Fitted neatly, works beautifully. Worth every penny."
— Janet & David, Ivybridge
Buying guides
Independent, no-pressure information on cost, funding and choosing the right lift.
Stairlift Costs 2026
Real prices for straight and curved lifts.
Funding & Grants
DFG, charity support and local help in Plymouth.
VAT Relief
Who qualifies for zero-rated VAT on a stairlift.
Complete Buying Guide
Everything to know before buying a stairlift.
Rent vs Buy
Compare renting and buying a stairlift.
Straight vs Curved
How to choose the right stairlift for your stairs.
Frequently asked questions
Ready when you are
One friendly visit, a fixed written quote and honest advice — nothing more. Speak to a real local advisor on 01752 648599.
Flexible finance available on most new stairlifts. We'll explain the options in plain English during your free survey.
Ask about finance