Stairlift installer requests from Folkestone & Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe sit on steep hillsides, with Victorian terraces and villas that often have steps up to the door, while New Romney, Dymchurch and Lydd on Romney Marsh have many bungalows and chalet homes. We'll pass your stairlift request to installers covering CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, TN28 and TN29.
- Hillside streets in Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe often have steps from the pavement as well as stairs inside.
- Romney Marsh homes are spread out, so ask installers about breakdown response times.
- Folkestone and Hythe District Council handles grants after an assessment arranged through Kent County Council.
Hillside homes in Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe
Many Victorian villas and terraces in Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe are built into slopes, with a flight of steps up from the street or down to a garden, as well as tall staircases inside. Some larger houses have been converted into flats with shared stairs. Inside, long staircases with half-landings usually need a curved rail. Outside, an outdoor stairlift may help, but it needs solid steps to fix to, a charging point and, near the sea, corrosion protection. If the house is in a conservation area or listed, ask Folkestone and Hythe District Council before adding anything to the front.
Bungalows and chalet homes on Romney Marsh
New Romney, Dymchurch, Lydd and nearby villages have many bungalows and chalet homes. Chalet bungalows often have steep stairs up to bedrooms in the roof, sometimes with a turn at the top, so headroom needs checking for a curved rail. Because Romney Marsh is spread out, engineers may travel some distance, so ask each installer about servicing visits and how quickly they can attend if the lift breaks down. If a grant might help, ask Kent County Council's adult social care team about an occupational therapist assessment, and check Folkestone and Hythe District Council's website for its grant process.
Towns and villages covered
Postcodes: CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, TN28, TN29