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1st Choice Stairlifts Limited

5.0

66 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 08:30–17:00
  • Monday 08:30–17:00
  • Tuesday 08:30–17:00
  • Wednesday 08:30–17:00
  • Thursday 08:30–17:00
  • Friday 08:30–17:00
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

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Organisations and Awards

APRIL 2024

About

If it's an experienced, qualified lift company you want then look no further.

1st Choice Stairlifts is an independent family run company providing a wide choice of lifts that fit most stairs and homes for over 20 years.

Our Directors Coral and Colin Major have over 60+ years experience in the stairlift industry, working for the manufacturers before setting up 1st Choice Stairlifts in 2004.

We install stairlifts, Homelift Elevators and Wheelchair lifts, and we service, repair, maintain and remove lifts too.

We install new, reconditioned and Rental models for all stair types including Straight, Curved, narrow and even spiral stairs.

To try a lift out, call us to make an appointment to visit our Calne or Ferndown Showroom.

Our office is open Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm and our Emergency On Call Service is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Dorset: Unit E6, 9 Nimrod Way, Ferndown Industrial Estate, BH21 7UH - Call 01202 873730

Calne: 25 Harris Road, Calne, SN11 9PT - Call 01249 814528

What we do

  • Disability and mobility

    • Stairlifts
    • Step Lifts
  • More Services

    • home lifts
    • wheelchair lifts
    • outdoor wheelchair lifts

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Highly recommended from start to finish staff were helpful and efficient. Excellent customer service.
Customer in Bath and North East Somerset Posted on 31/03/2022 , work completed 10/03/2022
The trader replied (on 12/05/2022)
Thank you very much for recommending us and taking the time to post a review, we really appreciate it. Best regards, Coral Affleck-Major, Owner & Director at 1st Choice Stairlifts
Very highly recommend
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When they put the stairlift in the service was excellent, it was fitted within a week of my enquiring . I been using them for over a year and I'm very happy with the work and I feel like it made me more independant.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 26/05/2022 , work completed 13/05/2022
The trader replied (on 06/06/2022)
Thank you for leaving us a lovely review, we really appreciate it. We're so happy that you are pleased with your stairlift and our service, and that having a lift installed has made such a difference to your life. Best regards, Coral Affleck-Major, owner and director at 1st Choice Stairlifts.
Exceptional service
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From our initial visit to the showroom we were treated friendly and professionally by everyone we have dealt with, from the choice of manufacturer, survey, design and installation everything ran smoothly. We cannot fault the service we have received and thoroughly recommend them.
Customer in Gloucestershire Posted on 31/05/2022 , work completed 27/05/2022
The trader replied (on 06/06/2022)
Thank you so much for leaving us a brilliant review and for wholeheartedly recommending us. We're delighted that you are happy with our service and your new lift. Thank you for choosing 1st Choice Stairlifts, we really do value our customers and of course our staff who do such an amazing job to make our customers happy! Best regards, Coral Affleck-Major, Owner and Director at 1st Choice Stairlifts
First class service
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From the initial phone call to our visit to their showroom to the planning and installation of the stairlift, 1st Choice have been outstanding. The installation was completed within time by Jamie who did an excellent job and was thorough in explaining the stairlift controls and operation in a friendly manner. Highly recommended.
Customer in Wiltshire Posted on 25/06/2022 , work completed 22/06/2022
The trader replied (on 18/10/2022)
Thank you so much for your 5* review, we really appreciate it. We passed your comments on to the team when we received your review and they were delighted. Thank you for recommending us and our customer service. Best regards, Coral Affleck-Major, Joint MD & Owner at 1st Choice Stairlifts
Exceptional service
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We initially approached you on the recommendation of a family member & wanted to let you know just how delighted we've been with your service and the product. We needed a stairlift fitted within a short lead time and throughout the process your communication has been excellent, with all commitments met or exceeded. Matt, Ash, Lindsey and Connie have all been a pleasure to deal with, however Jordan was simply outstanding. We were having a very busy day when he came to do the installation but he worked around the interruptions with good humour, offering to help where he could. He was polite, informative and very considerate of our needs during a stressful period for us, and we really appreciated that so much. He is a huge asset to your organisation and we'd be pleased if you'd pass on our sincere thanks. Having the stairlift installed was the deciding factor in whether Mum would be able to live at home again, so this has made a fundamental difference to her quality of life. She returned home last week and has had no trouble at all in getting to know how to operate it. These days, sadly, it is rare to come across such a well-run company, which truly puts its customers a the heart of what it does, so we'd like to thank you once again and wish you every success in the future. You've been amazing!
Customer in Hampshire Posted on 14/10/2022 , work completed 06/10/2022
The trader replied (on 18/10/2022)
Thank you so much for leaving us an amazing review, we really appreciate it. We love to hear these stories about how much of a difference having one of our products makes and we're glad your mum can stay in the home she loves and she's working it easily. The team are delighted to hear your comments and they are the true stars of 1st Choice Stairlifts, all focussed on providing outstanding customer care. Thanks for recommending us and for your 5* review. Best regards, Coral Affleck-Major, Joint MD & Owner at 1st Choice Stairlifts.
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This is the second stairlift I have had fitted by this company. They are absolutely excellent and I would recommend them to anybody.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 13/04/2023 , work completed 05/04/2023
The trader replied (on 22/12/2023)
Thank you for your review, it's great to have you as a long-standing customer. We really appreciate your business and thank you for letting us look after you and your stairlift the second time around too! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review we really value your feedback. Best regards, Coral Affleck-Major, Joint MD and Owner at 1st Choice Stairlifts
Above and beyond
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We had a stair lift fitted yesterday for us in our old cottage with a complex, really narrow and curved stair case. Although it had taken 6 months for Bill to feel ready to have the stair lift fitted after the initial quote 1st choice stuck by the original price. During the installation the engineers Jamie and Pete discovered that we had a rotten floor joist just where they needed to fix the rail on the landing. Rather than give in they fixed it on the day and even nailed some other loose floor boards down for us too. They were incredibly inventive utilising some wooden fence posts we had to fix the floor joists. They just got on with the job and we’re very cheerful and professional. No additional cost for the extra hours the work took. The stair lift is wonderful and already Bill has started to feel much better with not having the daily nightmare/ trauma of getting up and down the stairs. Thankyou 1st choice for a brilliant service. Bill and Fiona
Customer in Wiltshire Posted on 20/01/2024 , work completed 19/01/2024
The trader replied (on 01/02/2024)
Thank you so much for leaving us a review, we really appreciate it. Sounds like our engineers went the extra mile for you to get your lift installed, we don't get beaten that easily! We solved the problem and the job was completed. I've passed on your kind comments to the team and of course they were delighted with your review. We're so glad he chose to have his stairlift in the end and we were happy to help him so he no longer has to dread going up and down stairs anymore. Best regards, Coral Affleck-Major, Joint MD and Owner at 1st Choice Stairlifts
5* Team & Service
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From my first contact ( recommended by Occupational Therapist ) to installation, the whole team has been courteous, friendly, respectful & professional. I organised everything for my mum. Living in London I had to time everything to work around my visits. From initial meet with Colin at mums home, right through to Adam fitting was only 4 weeks. Colin & Adam were pleasant to meet. Installation was slick, & everything was left spotless with a thorough coaching with mum on using the chair.
Customer in Bath and North East Somerset Posted on 14/06/2024 , work completed 14/06/2024
Excellent friendly service.
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1st Choice Stairlifts was one of three companies I asked to quote for an installation. The Surveyor was professional, friendly, not pushy and the price was good. Installation was done in a morning with one engineer from 1st Choice and another from the loft manufacturer. It all went according to plan, no problems to report and my wife and I are delighted.
F Robin R, Wiltshire Posted on 29/08/2018 , work completed 29/08/2018
The trader replied (on 06/06/2019)
Thank you very much for your kind comments, we really appreciate you leaving your feedback. We will pass on your comments to the team who will be really pleased to hear that you and your wife are happy with your stairlift. Coral Affleck-Major, Director.
Marvellous, caring company
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My wife has had a 1st choice stair lift for three years. It has proved to have been an excellent product. The company has always been totally customer focused and has given wonderful service. We have always felt valued as a customer. The stair lift has given my wife back her independence. It has been regularly serviced by 1st choice. The most recent service was carried out on 20th June and the engineer did a great job, his attention to detail was outstanding and he did not leave until everything had been checked and my wife had used the stair lift and was completely happy. We have in fact recommended the company to three people who have had stairlifts installed and they are delighted with their purchase and the service they have had. I have no hesitation in recommending 1st Choice to anyone who is in need of a stairlift, they will not be disappointed.
Graham, Bradford-on-Avon Posted on 20/06/2019 , work completed 17/06/2019
The trader replied (on 03/07/2019)
Thank you very much for your kind comments and being a loyal customer of ours. We are delighted that you feel valued as our Customer and are so happy that the Stairlift has given your wife her independence back. We pride ourselves on great customer service and we thank you for your recommendation of our Company to others who have gone on to become our Customers too. Coral Affleck-Major, Director.