Expert Stairlift Installation in Bokeelia, FL

A straight-rail install takes about three hours from arrival to cleanup — we bolt the rail to the treads, mount the carriage, run a quick test cycle, and show you how everything works. Curved-rail installs take a full day because the rail sections have to be joined and aligned at your staircase. Outdoor lifts on stilt-home entries take about four hours including weather-sealing. There is no structural work — no drywall repair, no rewiring.

No. Stairlifts are classified as temporary home modifications in Lee County — they bolt to the treads, not to the wall structure, and they plug into a standard 120V outlet. No permit is required. If you live in an HOA — Captains Cove and Captain's Harbor both have active boards — we recommend letting them know as a courtesy, but they cannot block a medically necessary modification under the Fair Housing Act.

Yes. Stilt homes typically have exterior staircases rising one or two flights to the main living level. We install outdoor-rated lifts on those exterior stairs — the rail is marine-grade aluminum with sealed bearings, and the motor housing is IP55-rated against wind-driven salt spray. If the stairs are concrete block (common on newer post-Ian rebuilds), we use masonry anchors. Wood treads on older stilts get thru-bolts. Either way, the rail stays put in 140-mph winds.

Salt air accelerates corrosion on any metal component. That's why we use marine-grade aluminum rails and stainless-steel fasteners on every Bokeelia install — indoor and outdoor. The motor housing and carriage are factory-sealed. We recommend wiping down the rail with a dry rag once a month and keeping the charge contacts clean. With that routine, a lift lasts 10 to 15 years in this environment. Our 5-year warranty covers salt-corrosion damage on all outdoor and marine-spec installs.

The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It is a one-time, tax-free benefit that never has to be repaid. To apply, call the Lee County VA Clinic at 239-652-1800 (2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral) and request a prescription from your VA primary care provider. Then submit VA Form 10-0103 — we help with the paperwork during your in-home assessment.

Yes — through Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC-LTC) program. If you are enrolled in SMMC-LTC and your care plan includes home accessibility adaptations, a stairlift can be covered as a medically necessary modification. The process starts with your managed care plan's care coordinator. You'll need documentation from your physician stating that a stairlift is required to remain safely in your home. We work directly with SMMC-LTC plans and handle the prior authorization.

We offer financing starting at $79/month through a third-party lender — 0% interest for 12 months on approved credit. There is no prepayment penalty. The application takes five minutes and you get an answer same-day. For veterans waiting on HISA grant approval, we can schedule the install and bill the VA directly once the grant is authorized, so you are not out of pocket. We also accept all major credit cards and personal checks.

Beyond VA and Medicaid, the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida occasionally runs home-modification assistance programs for low-income seniors aged 60 and older — these are grant-funded and availability varies by fiscal year. After Hurricane Ian, the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program provided funds for home modifications including accessibility improvements; that application window has closed, but similar disaster-recovery programs may open in future storm cycles. Call our office and we'll check what's currently funded.