How quickly can you fit a stairlift in Ivybridge?

Most straight stairlifts in Ivybridge are fitted within 48 hours of survey.

Do you cover the South Hams?

Yes — Ivybridge, Bittaford, Ermington, Modbury, Wrangaton and the surrounding villages are all covered.

Can you fit a curved rail in an older cottage?

Yes — curved rails are bespoke-manufactured to the exact shape of your stairs.

Is rental available in Ivybridge?

Yes, from one month upwards, with installation and removal included.

Will you take my old stairlift away?

Yes, safely and with full disposal and any necessary patch-up.

Are quotes really fixed?

Yes — the price on the written quote is the price you pay, even if installation turns out to be more complex than expected.

Do you serve Wrangaton and Cornwood?

Yes — the wider South Hams is fully covered from our Plymouth base.

PL21 · 25 mins from HQ

Stairlifts in Ivybridge

Name: Stairlifts Plymouth
Address: 139 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1PA, GB
Telephone: 01752 648599
Price range: ££
Rating: 5.0

Ivybridge has grown enormously since the 1980s — most homes are modern estate properties with standard staircases, which keeps installs quick and straightforward. We also cover the South Hams villages around Bittaford, Ermington and Modbury where older stone cottages need a more bespoke approach.

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Stairlift installation, rental, repairs and removal across Ivybridge, Bittaford, Ermington and Modbury (PL21). Free home surveys and fixed quotes.

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

Coverage: PL21 — Ivybridge Viaduct, Bittaford, Ermington, Modbury, Filham Park
Services: Installation · Rental · Repairs · Servicing · Removal ·
Last updated: January 2026

Why families in Ivybridge choose us

We've been fitting and looking after stairlifts across Devon and Cornwall for over 40 years. Ivybridge 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 Ivybridge

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 same day.

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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

All major brands repaired by local engineers, same-day 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 Ivybridge — and what it means for your stairlift

Mainly 1980s–2000s estate housing with standard straight stairs. Older cottages in the surrounding villages often need slim curved rails.

We've been supplying stairlifts across Ivybridge 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.

Ivybridge neighbourhoods we cover

We work in every street and outlying village inside PL21. These are the areas our engineers visit most often.

Ivybridge Viaduct

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

Bittaford

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

Ermington

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

Modbury

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

Filham Park

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

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

Managing tricky staircases

Many older Ivybridge 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 Ivybridge install

A genuine recent example from PL21. Every Ivybridge job is different — but the standards we apply, the engineers who attend and the warranty you receive are identical.

Location: Filham, Ivybridge
Product: New straight stairlift

Challenge

Mrs L was discharged from Derriford after a hip replacement with two weeks' notice that she'd need a stairlift.

Solution

Same-week survey on Tuesday, fitted Friday morning before discharge on the Monday.

Outcome

Mrs L came home as planned, with no need for a temporary downstairs bedroom.

How a Ivybridge 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 Ivybridge

Our team is based in Plymouth city centre — typically 25 mins from hq to Ivybridge — and we never charge for travel.

Areas nearby we also cover

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What our Ivybridge customers say

"Got me home from hospital exactly on time. Couldn't ask for more."

Anne F.· Filham

We have hundreds of independent reviews across Devon and Cornwall on Google, Trustpilot and Which? Trusted Trader — averaging 4.9★.

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Ivybridge stairlift FAQs

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Independent guidance

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Ready to talk stairlifts in Ivybridge?

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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