Postcodes covered: L37
Formby is a coastal town with a higher-than-average proportion of older residents, and stairlifts are a familiar sight in its homes. If yours has stopped working, call us. We will pass the job to an independent engineer who covers L37, who will diagnose the problem and explain the cost before starting.
Formby homes
Formby has a lot of larger detached and semi-detached homes, many built from the 1950s onwards, along with bungalows, retirement apartments and some older properties around the village and Freshfield. Bigger houses often have longer staircases, and some have turns or galleried landings.
That means Formby has a good share of curved stairlifts, which are made to measure for each staircase. They have more complex rails and carriages than straight lifts, so you want an engineer who knows the brand. See curved stairlift repair for what to expect.
Coastal conditions
Homes close to the dunes and the coast can be exposed to damp, salty air. Over time that can affect electrical contacts, including the charging points on the rail. If your lift is beeping when parked or not holding charge, an engineer can check the contacts and batteries. See stairlift battery replacement.
Common jobs in L37
- Battery replacement on lifts that are slow or stop partway
- Curved lift repairs, including drive and rail issues on bends
- Fixing beeping, error codes and charging faults (see our stairlift beeping guide)
- Annual servicing, which manufacturers generally recommend at least once a year: see stairlift servicing
Through-floor lifts
Some larger Formby homes have a through-floor lift instead of a stairlift. We take enquiries for through-floor lift repair, as well as ceiling hoists and bath lifts.
Moving or downsizing
Many people in Formby move to a bungalow or apartment later in life. If a stairlift is no longer needed, we can pass on enquiries for stairlift removal.
Brands
The engineers we work with repair Stannah, Handicare, Acorn, Brooks, Otolift and TK Home Solutions lifts. We are independent and not the manufacturer. If your lift is under a manufacturer warranty or was provided by Sefton Council, contact them first.
Parking position and charging
Many larger homes in Formby have long staircases or galleried landings, and that makes where the lift is parked important. A stairlift only charges when it is parked on a charging point. Most lifts have charging points at the top and bottom of the rail, but on some installations, especially curved ones, there may be a set parking position.
If the lift is left just short of the charging point, the batteries will slowly drain, and after a day or two the lift may beep, slow down or stop. This is one of the most common reasons for a call-out, and it is easily avoided.
Make sure everyone in the household knows to send the lift right to the end of the rail after use. If the lift will not charge even when parked correctly, that is a sign of a charging fault or worn batteries, and it needs an engineer.
Streets and neighbourhoods we cover
We take enquiries from across L37, including Formby village, Freshfield, and the residential roads towards Ince Blundell and Little Altcar.
Nearby areas
We also cover Crosby, Maghull and Bootle. See all areas we cover.
Nearby areas we cover
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Freshfield?
Yes. We take enquiries from across L37, including Formby village and Freshfield.
Can you repair a curved stairlift?
Yes. The engineers we work with repair curved lifts from the main brands. Curved rail parts can take longer to source than straight ones.
Can you remove a stairlift before we sell the house?
Yes. We can pass on enquiries for stairlift removal.
How much will a repair cost?
It depends on the fault and parts needed. As a guide, Checkatrade puts typical Liverpool-area repairs at around £95 to £162 before parts. See our cost guide.
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