Expert Stairlift Installation in Berlin, WI

A straight stairlift install takes about 3 to 4 hours. A curved rail takes 4 to 6 hours, and a platform lift typically runs 5 to 6 hours. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — no structural work, no drywall damage, no rewiring needed. Most Berlin homeowners go about their day normally while Luis works.

No. The rail bolts into the treads, not the wall or balusters. For Berlin's many historic homes — the 1880s Italianates, Queen Annes, and Greek Revivals in the Nathan Strong Park district — this matters. No holes in plaster, no marks on the banister. If you ever remove the lift, the tread holes are small and easily filled.

Yes. Most stairlifts need only about 28 inches of width, and the rail mounts on the tread, not the wall. Even the steep, narrow staircases common in Berlin's 19th-century homes — some as tight as 32 inches — can accommodate a straight or custom-curved rail. Luis checks the measurements during the free assessment to confirm fit before you commit.

Yes. The outdoor stairlift is weather-sealed to IP55 and built for Wisconsin winters — freeze-thaw cycles, snow, ice, and the temperature swings common in Green Lake County. We've installed them on front porch steps, side entries, and garage-to-house stairways throughout Berlin, including homes in the Fox River Shores area and along the west side.

Yes — through Wisconsin's IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) program, a Medicaid long-term-care waiver. IRIS provides a self-directed budget that can cover environmental accessibility adaptations, including stairlifts, when medically necessary. Family Care and Family Care Partnership may also cover home modifications. You'll need an assessment and prior authorization. The Green Lake County Aging and Disability Resource Center at 571 County Road A in Green Lake can help determine eligibility.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. The grant covers stairlift installation, is tax-free, and never needs to be repaid. You'll need a prescription from a VA physician confirming medical necessity. The Green Lake County Veterans Service Office at 571 County Road A in Green Lake can help with the application.

The closest VA clinic is the Wisconsin Rapids VA Clinic at 700 Hale Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495, about a 62-mile drive from Berlin. It provides primary care and can initiate the HISA grant process. For more complex care, the Tomah VA Medical Center at 500 East Veterans Street, Tomah, WI 54660, is about 72 miles from Berlin. Both facilities serve Green Lake County veterans.

Beyond Medicaid IRIS and the VA HISA grant, Wisconsin's WisTech program offers assistive-technology guidance and device-loan programs that can help. Some long-term-care insurance policies cover stairlifts. The Green Lake County ADRC on County Road A provides free benefits counseling. Luis can also walk you through the $79/month financing option during your free assessment.