Expert Stairlift Installation in Bowling Green, OH

Most straight stairlift installs take 3 to 4 hours. Curved lifts, which are custom-bent to your staircase after a laser measurement visit, take about the same on install day — the custom fabrication happens off-site beforehand. We handle everything: mounting the rail to the treads, running the power, testing, and cleanup.

No. Stairlifts are considered home accessibility equipment, not structural modifications. The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the walls, so there's no construction permit required in Wood County or the city of Bowling Green. We do all the work inside your existing staircase footprint.

Yes — we install on staircases as narrow as 28 inches wide. Many Boom Town and North Maple Street Victorians have 30- to 34-inch staircases, which fit standard stairlift rails easily. The seat, armrests, and footrest all fold up when not in use, so other people can still use the stairs normally.

Yes. Our outdoor lifts are IP55 weather-sealed with marine-grade components rated for rain, snow, and freeze-thaw cycles. Bowling Green averages 28 inches of snow and winter lows around 18°F — the lift's sealed motor and battery backup handle that without issue. The rail gets a weatherproof cover when not in regular use.

Yes, through the HISA grant. The VA's Home Improvements and Structural Alterations grant provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, and never has to be repaid. The closest VA facility is the Toledo VA Outpatient Clinic at 1200 S Detroit Ave, part of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Wood County Veterans Services at 1940 E. Gypsy Lane Road in Bowling Green also helps with transportation and benefits paperwork.

Yes. The PASSPORT waiver covers home modifications up to $15,000 per calendar year for Medicaid-eligible Ohioans aged 60 or older who meet nursing-facility level of care. Stairlifts qualify as a covered home modification. The benefit increased from $10,000 to $15,000 annually in March 2026. The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio in Toledo administers PASSPORT for Wood County. We can help confirm eligibility and connect you with a PASSPORT case manager during your assessment.

Yes. The Wood County Committee on Aging runs a home modification pilot program that provides up to $5,000 per qualifying low-to-moderate-income senior household for safety modifications including stairlifts. It's one of only three counties in Ohio selected for this pilot. Their office is at 140 South Grove Street in Bowling Green. We can check if you qualify and handle the paperwork.

The process starts with a prescription from your VA primary care provider stating medical necessity for a stairlift. The Wood County Veterans Service Office at 1940 E. Gypsy Lane Road (419-354-9147) can help you gather documentation and submit to the Toledo VA Outpatient Clinic, which processes HISA applications for this region. We provide the itemized quote the VA requires and coordinate with your benefits counselor. Most applications process within 30 to 45 days.