Stairlifts in Wareham and Swanage – Installation, Repairs and Servicing

If getting up and down the stairs is becoming more difficult at home in Wareham, Swanage and the Purbeck area, you are not alone. It is something we speak to people about every day, whether it is for themselves, a parent, or someone they care for. 

At 1st Choice Stairlifts, we cover Wareham, Swanage and the Purbeck area and the surrounding area through our Ferndown, Dorset office. We have engineers covering the Purbeck area and we are well placed to get to you across this part of Dorset. 

As an independent dealer, we are not tied to any single manufacturer. We recommend from a range of trusted brands to find the right solution for your home, whether your staircase is straight, curved, narrow, or something a bit more unusual. 

Give us a call on 01202 873730 for a friendly, no-pressure chat.

Through our Ferndown office, we have: 

• Independent dealer – we choose from multiple manufacturers, not just one
• New, reconditioned and rental stairlifts available
• Straight and curved stairlifts for any staircase
• Free home survey with a written quote on the spot, no obligation
• Repairs and servicing on most makes and models, including stairlifts we did not install
• Callout charges from £145 during office hours
• Engineers covering Wareham, Swanage and the Purbeck area 

Stairlift installation in Wareham and Swanage 

We supply and install the full range of stairlift types:

• Straight stairlifts for standard staircases – often available within a few days of your survey
• Curved stairlifts with made-to-measure rails for staircases with bends, turns, or landings – typically 3 to 5 weeks from order
• Reconditioned stairlifts for both straight and curved staircases
• Rental stairlifts for flexible short or longer-term needs
• Home lifts where a stairlift is not the right solution

How quickly can you get a stairlift?

• Straight stairlifts can often be installed within a few days of your free home survey, sometimes sooner
• Curved stairlifts are made to measure and typically take 3 to 5 weeks from order to installation
• If things are urgent, let us know when you call and we will always do our best to help

Not sure what you need?

If you are not sure what the right option is, just give us a call. We will explain everything clearly, answer your questions, and help you work out what suits your home best.

You can also arrange a free home survey. One of our surveyors will visit, measure your staircase, and give you a clear written quote on the spot. No pressure and no obligation. Just call us on 01202 873730 to arrange.

Stairlift repairs in Wareham and Swanage 

If your stairlift has stopped working, we can help. We repair most makes and models across Wareham and Swanage and the surrounding area including Stannah, Acorn, Handicare, Platinum, Access and Otolift – even if we did not install it. 

Our engineers carry the most common parts so many repairs are completed on the first visit. Callout charges start from £145 during office hours. We will always give you a clear cost before carrying out any work. 

Stairlift servicing in Wareham and Swanage 

British Safety Standards recommend an annual service for every stairlift. Our engineers carry out a thorough 25-point check on every visit covering all safety features, battery condition, and mechanical components. We service most makes and models across Wareham and Swanage, including stairlifts we did not originally install. 

Stairlift removals

If a stairlift is no longer needed, we can safely remove it for you.

Most removals are completed within around an hour. We will leave everything safe and tidy, and take the stairlift away.

Depending on the model and condition, we may be able to buy the stairlift back, or there may be a charge for removal.

Visit our Showroom

If you’d like to find out more about our range of stairlifts and homelifts, why not book a showroom visit. We have showrooms in Calne and Ferndown where you can have a dedicated staff member help to show you the products available and what may best suit you and your stairs.

Help with Disabled Facilities Grants in Wareham and Swanage 

If you are applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant through New Forest Council or your local council, we can help.

We regularly work with local authorities as well as private customers across Wareham, Swanage, Purbeck and the surrounding areas, supporting people through the DFG process.

We can:

• carry out home surveys for grant applications
• provide detailed quotations
• work alongside your local authority and occupational therapist where required

What our customers say

All of our Which Trusted Trader reviews are verified as genuine customers, and we also have a wide range of feedback on Google from people we have helped.

“Friendly, helpful and efficient from start to finish. The whole process was smooth and stress free.”

“Quick to respond when we needed a repair. Engineer was polite and got everything sorted on the first visit.”

“Great service, no pressure, and everything explained clearly. Would definitely recommend.”

You can read more of our customer reviews on our testimonials page.

If you are unsure how it works, just give us a call and we will talk you through it.

Why choose 1st Choice Stairlifts?

• Based in Wiltshire with a long standing local presence
• Branch office in Ferndown with engineers local to you
• Fast response for repairs and urgent enquiries
• Independent advice across trusted manufacturers
• No pressure, no hard selling
• Over 20 years trading as a company
• Which Trusted Trader approved
• Members of the British Healthcare Trades Association
• Friendly, experienced team focused on doing things properly

We are a well established independent company, large enough to provide reliable aftercare, but small enough to treat people as individuals.

Ready to find out what is possible in Wareham and Swanage?

Give us a call for a friendly, no-pressure chat. We will talk you through your options and arrange a free home survey at a time that suits you. Our surveyor will visit, look at your stairs, and give you a written quote on the spot. No obligation at any stage. 

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

Call us on 01202 873730 and speak to our team now, or fill in the form and we will get back to you.

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Areas We Cover

We are based in Calne and Ferndown and cover most of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Swanage and Wareham, and Shaftesbury and Gillingham and surrounding areas.

We also cover Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Bath and North Somerset, Somerset and Bristol.  For more details check out our comprehensive areas we cover page.

Want to find out more about us?  You can meet our team of experts here.

Have you got questions about stairlifts?  We have comprehensive advice and guides answering your questions about stairlifts in our Knowledge Centre or watch our videos presented by our fun team to help guide you with everything you need to know about stairlifts.

FAQ – Stairlifts in Wareham and Swanage 

How quickly can you fit a stairlift in Wareham and Swanage? 

Straight stairlifts are usually available from stock and can often be installed within a few days of your free home survey. Curved stairlifts are made to measure and typically take 3 to 5 weeks. If your situation is urgent, let us know when you call. 

How much does a stairlift cost? 

Straight stairlifts start from around £2,150 new, with reconditioned models available from £1,200. Curved stairlifts start from around £4,500 as the rail is made to measure. Rental is also available — straight stairlift rental from £450 installation plus £50 per month, curved from £2,000 installation plus £100 per month. We give you a written quote on the spot during a free home survey, so there are no hidden costs. 

Do you repair stairlifts in Wareham and Swanage that you did not install? 

Yes. We repair most makes and models regardless of who installed them. Have your stairlift’s make and model to hand when you call and we will confirm whether we cover it. Callout charges start from £145 during office hours. 

Can I try a stairlift before I buy? 

Yes. We have many stairlift and homelift models on display in our Ferndown showroom, including straight and curved models. Wareham and Swanage are around 30 minutes from our Ferndown office. Our Calne showroom is around an hour away, call us and we can discuss the best way to help or to book an appointment. Call us on 01249 814528 to arrange a visit, no obligation.

Do I pay VAT on a stairlift? 

If you have a long-term or permanent health condition affecting your mobility, you will normally qualify for VAT exemption on your stairlift. We will confirm your eligibility and handle the paperwork as part of your order. 

Are you a local company or a national one? 

We are an independent local company with our head office in Calne, Wiltshire, and a second branch in Ferndown, Dorset. We cover Wareham and Swanage through our Ferndown, Dorset office. When you call us, you are speaking to our own team, not a national call centre.