The Local Terrain
Ardmore covers just 2.0 square miles at 282 ft elevation, sitting at Milepost 8.5 on the Pennsylvania Railroad's Main Line amid the gently rolling, densely developed corridor west of Philadelphia.
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Your Licensed Ardmore Stairlift Specialists
Expert Stairlift Installation in Ardmore, PA
Ardmore packs its whole housing history into just two square miles, built up around the Pennsylvania Railroad station after the town took its current name in 1873 — which is why so many of the homes near the Main Line corridor have narrow, original staircases rather than the wide modern flights you'd find in newer construction further out. Add in a preservation fight over the town's historic buildings back in 2004-2006 that kept a lot of that older stock standing, and you get a community where nearly one in five residents is over 65 but still living in a house built for a different era's mobility. A stairlift is usually the fix that lets that math work.
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About Ardmore
What makes Ardmore different
Why a stairlift installed in Ardmore, PA is planned around the way this specific community lives, not stamped out from a one-size-fits-all template.
Homes & Housing Stock
Ardmore is a mature Main Line suburb whose historic buildings were central to a preservation battle in 2004-2006, reflecting housing stock largely developed after the community was renamed and grew around the Pennsylvania Railroad station in 1873.
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The Community
Ardmore is consistently ranked among the most desirable Philadelphia suburbs, with a population of 13,566 (2020 census) and historically strong household incomes (around $61,000 as of 2000) supporting an established, aging homeowner base.
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Pick the Right Lift for Your Home
Select a stairlift on the leftabove to see full specs, pricing, and how it compares to the alternatives.
Stairlift Types
Straight Stairlift
Most Common · From $2,800
The standard for Ardmore's stone colonials, North Ardmore two-stories, and the twin homes along Lancaster Avenue. Over 70% of the stairlifts we install across the Main Line are straight rails — simple, fast, and done in one afternoon.
Starting at
$3,250 installed
What's Included
- Battery backup for power outages
- Swivel seat with safety lock
- Two wireless remote controls
- Soft start and soft stop motion
- Fold-up seat, arms, and footrest
- 10-year motor & gearbox warranty
Compared to Alternatives
vs Curved: 3x less expensive and installed in one visit. vs Home elevator: 10-15x less cost and no construction. vs Moving bedroom downstairs: Keeps your home exactly as it is.
Curved Stairlift
Custom-Built · From $9,000
Custom-fabricated for the L-shaped staircases and curved landings found in Ardmore's pre-war Victorians and three-story colonials. When your staircase has a 90-degree turn, a mid-landing, or a spiral — the rail is manufactured to your exact geometry.
Starting at
$10,450 installed
What's Included
- Free on-site digital measurement
- Single continuous curved rail
- Handles 90°, 180°, or spiral turns
- Powered swivel at top landing
- Park position out of the walkway
- 10-year warranty on all parts
Compared to Alternatives
vs Straight with landing break: One smooth ride instead of transferring seats. vs Home elevator: Half the cost, no construction permits, no shaft needed. vs Moving: A fraction of what selling and relocating costs.
Outdoor Stairlift
Weather-Tough · From $4,000
Freeze-proof battery, galvanized hardware, and UV-stabilized upholstery rated for Pennsylvania's 60+ annual freeze-thaw cycles. Built for the raised stone entries, exterior steps, and porch-to-door transitions common across the Main Line's older neighborhoods.
Starting at
$4,650 installed
What's Included
- Marine-grade weather cover
- All-weather corrosion protection
- Storm-rated anchor system
- Lockable key power switch
- Sealed IP54 control panels
- 5-year full-weather warranty
Compared to Alternatives
vs Standard stairlift outdoors: Won't rust, seize, or void its warranty. vs Exterior ramp: No permits, no concrete work, no lost yard. vs Home entry renovation: Installed in a single day.
Heavy-Duty Stairlift
600 lb Rated · From $5,050
When comfort and capacity matter more than the standard 300 lb limit. The reinforced frame handles up to 600 lbs with a 22-inch padded seat — wider than any standard model on the market.
Starting at
$5,850 installed
What's Included
- 400 lb rated weight capacity
- 22-inch wide padded seat
- Reinforced dual-tube rail
- Extended footrest and armrests
- Weight-rated safety harness
- 10-year motor & frame warranty
Compared to Alternatives
vs Standard stairlift: Extra capacity and wider seat for maximum comfort. vs Custom furniture lift: A fraction of the price with faster install. vs Home elevator: Much lower cost with the same weight confidence.
Your Personal Ardmore Stairlift Specialist
When you call All American Stairlifts, you'll speak directly with a licensed installer who lives and works in Montgomery, PA.
Meet Your Expert
Luis Ramírez
Ardmore Stairlift Specialist · 15+ years of experience
(800) 965-0350 [email protected]
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Why Ardmore Homeowners Trust Us
Proven local experience. Licensed. Insured. No surprises.
- Licensed Pennsylvania state contractor
- 24h Average install time
- 1,500+ Ardmore installations
- 4.67 Average rating
- $0 Consultation fee
- 15+ Years serving Montgomery
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(800) 965-0350 Call Now. It's FreeGo deeper before you decide
These are the three guides our Ardmore customers read most often before booking. Written by our installers, not marketers.
How to choose the right stairlift in Pennsylvania
Straight vs curved, standard vs heavy-duty, indoor vs outdoor. A read that saves you from buying the wrong model.
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Real stairlift prices, with no marketing fluff
What a stairlift really costs, line by line: installation, rail, seat, add-ons, and the price hacks installers won't tell you.
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What a stairlift warranty should cover
Parts vs labor, how long coverage really lasts, and the exclusions that catch buyers out; questions to ask before you sign.
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Stairlift Service Across Montgomery County
From the stone colonials along Cricket Avenue and South Ardmore to the three-story Victorians near Haverford College, from the twins and duplexes along Lancaster Avenue to the mid-century homes in North Ardmore, our team has measured stairs in every corner of Lower Merion. We've worked the narrow 28-inch stairwells in Wynnewood twins, the curved second-floor landings in Merion Station stone homes near the Cynwyd Heritage Trail, and the steep 45-degree pre-1930 pitches that need an angle-adjusted mount.
We serve all of Montgomery and Delaware County — Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Narberth, Merion, Wynnewood, Upper Darby — with no additional travel charges.
Nearby cities we also serve
- Haverford 2 mi
- Lower Merion 2 mi
- Drexel Hill 4 mi
- Upper Darby 4 mi
- Broomall 4 mi
- Radnor 4 mi
- Lansdowne 4 mi
- Marple 5 mi
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Recent Stairlift Installations in Ardmore
Every home is different. Here are six recent installs from Montgomery County. Tap any project to see the full gallery, tech specs, and the story behind it.
Hear It From Your Ardmore Neighbors
How jobs tend to go for Ardmore homeowners, where about 20% of residents are 65 or older. Drag to scroll, or use the arrows and dots below.
We live in a 1920s stone colonial on Cricket Avenue. The stairs are original oak with a carved banister my wife would never let anyone touch. All American bolted the rail into the treads without going near the banister or the plaster walls. The beige seat folds flat and you barely notice it. My mother-in-law rides it eight times a day now.
Our Victorian near Haverford College has an L-shaped staircase with a turn at the second-floor landing. Luis scanned it, fabricated a curved rail that threads past the newel post, and installed the whole thing in one day. My father hasn't missed a night in his own bedroom since. Worth every dollar of the curved-rail premium — and the brown seat matches the dark woodwork.
Mom lives alone in a twin on Lancaster Avenue. Those flagstone front steps are a sheet of ice every January. All American installed the outdoor rail with the freeze-proof battery before Christmas. It ran through the February nor'easter without a problem. The PA CHC waiver covered most of it. I sleep better now, and so does she.
My husband is a veteran — 81, bad knees, lives for his upstairs study. The Crescenz VA on Woodland Avenue processed the HISA grant in six weeks and Luis handled every form. The straight rail took three hours to install on our carpeted treads in North Ardmore. He was upstairs reading by dinnertime. No fuss, no drama, just done.
Our condo board on Wynnewood Road wanted documentation before they'd approve the install. Luis handled every piece of paperwork — the ADA compliance letter, the liability waiver, the restoration commitment. I did not write a single email. The board approved it in four days. That service alone was worth the price.
Four years in and the platform lift in Merion Station still runs like the day it was installed. Luis comes out once a year, lubricates the rail, tests the sensors and the safety edges, and leaves in 30 minutes. I have never had a breakdown. Honest crew, fair price, no pressure during the decision. That matters when you are 76 and on a fixed income.
Find the Right Stairlift for Your Ardmore Home
Answer four quick questions and a local specialist will call within 24 hours with a price you can trust, no pressure, no sales pitch, no sharing your details.
What type of staircase do you have?
This determines the rail type and installation complexity.
Who will be using the stairlift?
This determines the motor and seat capacity we'll recommend.
How soon do you need it installed?
Our Ardmore team can often start within 48 hours.
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Straight Stairlift, Standard Use
Estimated: $3,250 – $6,400
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The Real Cost of Aging in Place in Ardmore
Compare your options honestly. A stairlift is the only choice that keeps you in the home you love, at a fraction of every alternative.
| Your option | Upfront cost | 10-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Stairlift Installation Best value Professional install by All American Stairlifts, Ardmore PA | $3,250 – $17,400 One-time | $3,250 – $17,400 Lifetime use |
| Moving to a single-story home Selling, buying, closing, moving costs in the Montgomery market | $50,000+ Plus relocation stress | $50,000+ Loss of community ties |
| Assisted living facility Montgomery County average, private room | $4,500/mo Recurring | $540,000 And rising annually |
| In-home caregiver (8 hrs/day) Licensed home health aide, Florida market rates | $6,000/mo Recurring | $730,000+ Before wage increases |
| Home elevator installation Requires shaft construction, permits, months of work | $25,000 to $50,000 Plus renovation | $28,000 to $55,000 Includes maintenance |
Sources: AARP Cost of Care Survey 2025, Genworth Cost of Care Study, and Pennsylvania Department of Elder Affairs. Figures reflect Ardmore metro averages.
Ways to pay less, or nothing
Most Ardmore homeowners qualify for at least one of these programs. We help you apply at no cost.
VA HISA Grant
Up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and their surviving spouses. One-time, tax-free, no repayment.
Eligibility: Veterans & surviving spousesPennsylvania Medicaid Waiver
Home & Community-Based Services Waiver may cover up to 100% of installation for income-qualified residents.
Eligibility: Medicaid + medical needIRS Medical Deduction
With a doctor's letter of medical necessity, the full cost is deductible on Schedule A as a qualified medical expense.
Eligibility: Taxpayers who itemizeFinancing from $92/mo
0% and low-APR plans through our lending partners. Soft credit pull, instant approval, no prepayment penalty.
Eligibility: All homeownersNot sure which applies? Our local specialist will walk you through every program you might qualify for during your free home assessment. Get started here →
Everything Ardmore Homeowners Actually Ask
Straight answers about cost, installation, and funding, no sales fluff. Browse by topic or call us if you have a question that isn't here.
What's a realistic stairlift budget for a home near the Ardmore train station?
Straight staircases cost less than curved ones, and Ardmore's older housing stock — much of it dating to the growth around the 1873 railroad station — has more turns and half-landings than newer construction, so curved rails come up often here. Ardmore sits in the "premium" affordability band on our data, so most households can absorb the base cost, but the PA Assistive Technology Foundation still offers a 0% Mini-Loan up to $7,000 or a 3.75% Low-Interest Loan up to $60,000 total with no income limit, which a lot of families use just to avoid tying up savings.
Do I have to pay for the whole thing up front?
No. Financing through PATF covers the gap for people who'd rather not write one check, and with homeownership around 62% in Ardmore, most of the households I work with are staying put long-term, so they're weighing this as a permanent fixture, not a short-term rental. If it's a shorter recovery situation, rental units are an option too.
How does installation work in a house with an original, narrow staircase?
The rail bolts to the treads, not the wall, so it works fine on the tighter staircases common in Ardmore's older Main Line homes — nothing about the 1873-era construction rules it out. A straight run is usually done in a few hours; a curved rail takes longer because it's custom-built to that specific staircase's turns, which shows up more in Ardmore's historic housing stock than in flatter, newer developments.
Will it damage the original trim or woodwork preservationists fought to keep?
No. Given the 2004-2006 preservation battle over Ardmore's historic buildings, this comes up a lot — and the answer is the same every time: the mounting is on the treads themselves, so original banisters and millwork stay intact. There's no wall drilling and no rewiring beyond a standard outlet near the top or bottom of the rail.
Is there Medicaid funding for a stairlift in Montgomery County?
Yes — the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver covers home adaptations including stairlifts, authorized case-by-case through your CHC managed care organization's approved service plan. There's no fixed statewide cap published; call the PA Consumer Service Center at 1-866-550-4355 to start enrollment.
What if my income is too high for Medicaid?
Look at the OPTIONS Program first — it's state-lottery-funded, has no income requirement (though a sliding-scale co-pay may apply), and runs through the Montgomery County Area Agency on Aging at 610-278-3601. It's built exactly for a town like Ardmore, where "premium" affordability doesn't always mean Medicaid-eligible but families still want help with the cost.
What about veterans or a family caregiver footing the bill?
Skip the VA's HISA grant — it explicitly excludes stair glides. Instead, the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant, up to $126,526 for FY 2026, or the Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grant, up to $25,350, can fund a stairlift as part of an approved adaptation plan; call 1-800-827-1000. For a caregiver covering costs directly, Pennsylvania's Caregiver Support Program reimburses up to $600 a month plus a $5,000 lifetime maximum for home modifications and assistive devices, administered through the Montgomery County Office of Aging at 610-278-3601.
Before you book a call, read what Luis says.
LICENSED · INSURED · BBB A+
Luis Ramírez
Ardmore Stairlift Specialist · 15+ yrs
- 1,500+
- Installs since 2008
- 40+
- Ardmore condo boards
- 4.67★
- Local rating
- 24h
- Response time
Most of my Ardmore jobs are within walking distance of the train station, in those older Main Line homes where the stairs were never designed with anyone's knees in mind. I get a lot of calls from families whose parents fought hard to keep this neighborhood's character during that preservation push in the mid-2000s, and now they want to stay in the same house — a stairlift is usually less disruptive than anything else on the table. Ardmore homeowners tend to know their budget going in, which makes the funding conversation quick.
Ready to get started? It's simple.
Your free home assessment takes about 45 minutes. A certified installer walks your stairs with you, measures with a laser, answers every question, and leaves you with a written quote honored for 30 days. No sales pitch. No pressure. No charge.
More than 250 Main Line homeowners — from Cricket Avenue to Merion Station — have already made the call. Here's what the first step looks like.
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Most stairlifts are installed in a single day by our licensed Ardmore team. Clean, quiet, ready to ride the same afternoon.
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