Expert Stairlift Installation in Catskill, NY

A straight stairlift installs in 3 to 4 hours. A curved lift takes 4 to 6 hours because the rail was already fabricated before we arrive. The crew bolts the rail into the treads — no wall drilling, no drywall damage. You can use the lift the same day.

No. The rail mounts to the stair treads with five lag bolts, not to the wall, balusters, or banisters. In historic Catskill homes — Federal-style on West Main, Italianates on Thompson Street — the original woodwork stays untouched. The only visible evidence after install is the rail itself.

We install year-round. The outdoor units are IP55-rated and sealed against snow, ice, and the freeze-thaw cycles common in the Hudson Valley. We do ask that the steps be cleared of ice before the crew arrives for safety, but cold weather does not delay an install.

We have done installs throughout the village and town — East Side Historic District, Jefferson Heights, Prospect Avenue near Beattie-Powers Place, West Main Street by the Uncle Sam Bridge, Bridge Street near the high school, Thompson Street, and the waterfront homes by Catskill Point. We also cover all of Greene County and the surrounding towns.

Yes. The VA HISA grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. Eligible veterans get their primary care through the Catskill VA Clinic at 159 Jefferson Heights, and the HISA paperwork routes through the Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center at 113 Holland Avenue in Albany. It is a one-time, tax-free benefit that never needs to be repaid. We handle the application at no charge.

The NHTD Waiver — Nursing Home Transition and Diversion — is New York's Medicaid program that covers home modifications including stairlifts for seniors and adults with disabilities who meet nursing-home level of care. The waiver funds environmental modifications when medically necessary. It can take several months for approval, so we recommend starting the process early.

The NYS Access to Home program, administered by Homes and Community Renewal, provides grants for accessibility modifications — stairlifts, ramps, doorway widening — for low- and moderate-income people with disabilities. Greene County also has grant programs for seniors and veterans through the County Legislature. We can point you to the right application during your free assessment.

The process starts with a VA primary care provider writing a prescription for a stairlift as medically necessary. You then submit VA Form 10-0103 to the prosthetics department at the Albany VA Medical Center (113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208). Approval typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. Our team fills out the contractor portion of the form and walks you through every step — there is no charge for the paperwork help.