If you live in North Somerset and are looking for a trusted home lift company, we’re here to help. At 1st Choice Homelifts, we’ve been installing and maintaining lifts for more than 20 years, helping local people make their homes more accessible, future-ready, and comfortable.
A domestic lift (sometimes called a through-floor or residential lift) is a practical and stylish solution for improving access between floors.
Many households in North Somerset are choosing lifts as a modern alternative to stairlifts. Not only do they look neater and add value to your home, but they also allow two people to travel together — perfect when a carer needs to accompany someone with mobility needs. You might even just want to future proof your home or add a stylish touch of luxury to help you travel between floors. Whatever you need, we’ll have the solution in our range.
From our head office and showroom in Calne, Wiltshire, we provide services right across North Somerset, including:
No matter where you’re based, our local engineers near to you are here to support you with installation, servicing, repairs, and lift removals.


Choosing 1st Choice Homelifts means you’ll benefit from a full service carried out by our own manufacturer-trained engineers. We take care of everything:
We are authorised partners of leading brands such as Stiltz and Wessex, giving you access to high-quality products with professional installation.
Our mission is simple: to help homeowners in North Somerset stay independent and enjoy the homes they love.


Our Calne showroom is open Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5pm (excluding bank holidays). Appointments are required so we can give you personal guidance.
We provide free on-site parking, step-free access, and fully accessible facilities.
The cost depends on the model, size, features, and building works. Prices typically start from around £12,500 plus building works. We offer free surveys and tailored quotes.
Generally, internal home lift installations do not need planning permission. Listed buildings or external works may require approval. A building control notice is required — we can arrange this for you.
Most home lifts are installed in about three days, including building works. We’ll confirm exact timings during your free survey.
We install lifts from Stiltz and Wessex, offering compact through-floor models, classic domestic lifts, and wheelchair-accessible platform lifts.
Yes — our engineers working across North Somerset carry out regular servicing, emergency repairs, and ongoing maintenance to keep your lift in top condition.
We occasionally have a limited stock of refurbished home lifts available. These are carefully prepared and tested by our own engineers, offering a cost-effective and sustainable option.
Interested in finding out more about home lifts in North Somerset? Contact us today to:
Call 01249 477699 or fill in our online enquiry form now.
25 Harris Road, Porte Marsh Industrial Estate, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PT
Showroom Open: Mon-Fri 08:30 to 17:00
Emergency Out of Hours Repairs: 365 days a year
Unit E6, 9 Nimrod Way, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21 7UH
Showroom Open: Mon, Tues, Thurs 08.30 to 15.30, Friday 8:30 -13:00