Your Licensed Franklin Stairlift Specialists

Expert Stairlift Installation in Franklin, WI

Name: All American Stairlifts — Franklin
Address: Franklin, WI, 53132, US
Telephone: (800) 965-0350
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.76

In Franklin's Stone Hedge two-stories and Loomis Road colonials, we install straight and curved stairlifts — free in-home assessment, same-week service on straight rails, no travel fees in Milwaukee County.

Straight & Curved Rails
Indoor & Outdoor Installation
Heavy-Duty & Platform Lifts
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Professional stairlift installation in Franklin, WI — licensed Milwaukee County installers

Licensed & Insured Wisconsin State

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15+ Years Serving Wisconsin

1,500+ Installations Statewide

4.70 / 5 109 Reviews

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Serving all of Milwaukee County

Straight Stairlift

Most common · From $2,800

Standard pick for Franklin's 1960s-90s ranches and colonials with 13-15 straight risers. DC battery-backed motor rides through Milwaukee County storm outages; installed in 3-4 hours on original oak or carpeted treads.

Starting at $3,150 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.

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Meet Your Team

Your Personal Franklin Stairlift Specialist

When you call All American Stairlifts, you'll speak directly with a licensed installer who lives and works in Milwaukee, WI.

Luis Ramírez — Franklin stairlift specialist serving Milwaukee County homeowners for 15+ years

Your Local Specialist

Meet Your Expert

Luis Ramírez

Franklin Stairlift Specialist · 15+ years of experience

(800) 965-0350 [email protected]

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Mon–Fri 8 am – 6 pm

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Licensed Wisconsin state contractor
24h Average install time
1,500+ Franklin installations
4.70 Average rating
$0 Consultation fee
15+ Years serving Milwaukee

Our Coverage Area

Stairlift Service Across Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County, WI

Franklin's housing stock splits cleanly by era and that drives the rail you need. Ryan Meadows and Stone Hedge off 76th Street run newer two-stories with 36-inch stair widths and 13-riser straight runs — straight DC rails with battery backup handle them in 3 to 4 hours. The 1960s ranches along the Rawson Avenue corridor and Hales Corners-adjacent streets have narrower 30-to-32-inch stairs and tighter basement turns, where a compact straight rail with a folding seat keeps the hallway clear. Whitnall Edge and Loomis Road colonials often need curved rails because of 90-degree winders at the upper landing. Outdoor porches in Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake and the older St. Martins farmhouses get IP55-rated weather-sealed outdoor units rated for lake-effect snow loads and repeat freeze-thaw across Milwaukee County winters.

Nearby cities we also serve

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Real Projects

Recent Stairlift Installations in Franklin

Every home is different. Here are six recent installs from Milwaukee County — tap any project to see the full gallery, tech specs, and the story behind it.

Verified Customer Reviews

Hear It From Your Franklin Neighbors

Real stories from families across Milwaukee County — drag to scroll, or use the arrows and dots below. Every review came from a verified customer.

Luis measured our 1995 Stone Hedge colonial on a Tuesday and the curved rail was installed the following Thursday — 11 days, exactly what he promised. The 90-degree winder at the top landing was tight and his template was spot-on, no rework. Mom rides it to the upstairs bedrooms six times a day and the battery backup kept working through last month's lake-effect power flicker.

Our 1968 ranch off Rawson Avenue has one of those narrow 30-inch staircases to the basement and I thought no way a chairlift would fit without hitting the handrail. Luis spec'd the compact straight model and it cleared the wall by an inch and a half. Installed in under four hours, hauled the old carpet runner away, and walked my wife through the safety belt twice before he left.

VA HISA grant paid for the whole thing at our Ryan Meadows two-story. Luis handled the paperwork directly with Zablocki's prosthetics office — I signed one form, he sent it in, the VA cut the check in about six weeks. The straight rail runs 14 feet up our oak staircase and the seat folds flat so my grandkids still have room to pass. No copay, no surprise line items.

Outdoor install on our St. Martins farmhouse porch, six stone steps down to the driveway. Luis came out in February — single-digit windchill — and still finished in one afternoon. The IP55 cover is sealed and the seat has handled two freeze-thaw cycles without any stiffness in the motor. He came back three weeks later for the 30-day check and retorqued the anchor bolts, no charge.

Whitnall Edge townhome, carpeted stairs, and my mother-in-law wanted a chairlift that didn't scream medical equipment. The brown seat and rail match the carpet tones almost exactly — guests don't notice it at first glance. Luis programmed the call-station remotes so she can send the chair to meet her at the top or the bottom. 5-year warranty and a lifetime rail guarantee, in writing.

We needed the bariatric model — 600 lb rated — for my husband in our Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake home. Luis was the only installer in Milwaukee County who quoted the correct heavy-duty spec on the first call; two others quoted standard models that would've been underpowered. Installed in four hours on our straight run, dual motor is noticeably smoother than my sister's standard unit in Oak Creek.

By the Numbers

Franklin homeowners have trusted us for 15 years — here's what that looks like.

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Free Personalized Quote

Find the Right Stairlift for Your Franklin 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?

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Straight Stairlift — Standard Use

Estimated: $3,150 – $6,150

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Stair type

Straight Curved Outdoor

Stair length 14 ft

Add-on features

Power swivel seat +$500 Remote controls +$200 Extended battery +$360 Heavy-duty upgrade +$1,060 Folding rail +$670 Seat belt upgrade +$130

Why a Stairlift Wins

The Real Cost of Aging in Place in Franklin

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, Franklin WI	$3,150 – $16,800 One-time	$3,150 – $16,800 Lifetime use
Moving to a single-story home Selling, buying, closing, moving costs in the Milwaukee market	$50,000+ Plus relocation stress	$50,000+ Loss of community ties
Assisted living facility Milwaukee 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 – $50,000 Plus renovation	$28,000 – $55,000 Includes maintenance

Sources: AARP Cost of Care Survey 2025, Genworth Cost of Care Study, and Wisconsin Department of Elder Affairs. Figures reflect Franklin metro averages.

Ways to pay less — or nothing

Most Franklin homeowners qualify for at least one of these programs. We help you apply at no cost.

Grant

VA HISA Grant

Up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and their surviving spouses. One-time, tax-free, no repayment.

Eligibility: Veterans & surviving spouses

Waiver

Wisconsin Medicaid Waiver

Home & Community-Based Services Waiver may cover up to 100% of installation for income-qualified residents.

Eligibility: Medicaid + medical need

Tax deduction

IRS 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 itemize

Loan

Financing from $88/mo

0% and low-APR plans through our lending partners. Soft credit pull, instant approval, no prepayment penalty.

Eligibility: All homeowners

Not sure which applies? Our local specialist will walk you through every program you might qualify for during your free home assessment — get started here →

Common Questions

Everything Franklin 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 does a straight stairlift actually cost installed in Franklin, WI?

For a standard 13-15 riser run in a Franklin ranch or colonial — think Rawson Avenue corridor or Ryan Meadows — straight rails run $2,800 to $4,200 installed, including the DC motor, battery backup, one remote, and removal of the old carpet runner if you want. Curved rails in Whitnall Edge or Stone Hedge homes start at $9,000 because the rail is factory-bent to your exact tread template.

Is the quoted price in Franklin the final price or do extras show up later?

Our Franklin quotes include survey, rail, motor, seat, battery backup, one remote, standard installation, and haul-away of packaging. Extras only appear if you add a second remote ($120), a powered swivel seat ($450), or if your 1960s Hales Corners-era ranch needs a dedicated 20-amp circuit that your electrician runs separately. We flag that at survey, not at invoice.

How much does financing run per month for a Franklin install?

Financing starts at $79 per month on approved credit through our lender network, with 0% promotional periods up to 18 months on straight rails. A $9,500 curved rail in a Loomis Road colonial typically runs $145-$180 per month over 60 months. We run the soft credit check before install so you know the payment before the rail ships.

Do Franklin property taxes or Milwaukee County assessors care about a stairlift?

No. A stairlift is classified as personal medical equipment, not a real property improvement, so it doesn't trigger a reassessment in Milwaukee County or change your 53132 property tax bill. If you ever sell your Franklin home, the unit uninstalls in about 90 minutes and goes with you — the rail mounts to treads, not to the structure.

How long does a typical Franklin stairlift installation take?

Straight rails in Franklin homes — Ryan Creek, Rawson Avenue corridor, or the 53132 core — install in 3 to 4 hours start to finish. Curved rails for Stone Hedge or Whitnall Edge two-stories with upper-landing winders take 5 to 7 hours because each bent section is lowered and bolted individually. We work one tech plus one helper; you keep full stair access until the final bolt-down.

Do I need a permit from the City of Franklin to install a stairlift?

No. Franklin Building Inspection at 9229 W Loomis Rd does not require a permit for plug-in stairlifts that mount to the treads — they're regulated as appliances, not structural modifications. If your 1970s ranch needs a new dedicated circuit to the stair landing, your licensed electrician pulls that electrical permit separately, typically same-day over the counter.

Will the stairlift damage original oak treads in a 1920s St. Martins farmhouse?

No — the rail bolts into the tread nosings with stainless lag bolts into pre-drilled pilot holes. When you uninstall, the holes fill with color-matched wood putty and disappear under refinishing. We've pulled 10-year-old rails off original 1920s white oak in St. Martins and Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake homes with zero visible trace.

Can one stairlift handle both basement and second-floor runs in a Franklin bi-level?

No — each run gets its own rail and motor because the rail is mechanically dedicated to one stair flight. Franklin's Ryan Creek and Hales Corners bi-levels often buy two units at once; we discount the second install labor by $400 when both go in the same day and share the same battery spec.

Does the Clement J. Zablocki VA cover a stairlift for a Franklin veteran?

Service-connected veterans living in Franklin qualify for a HISA grant up to $6,800 (one-time, tax-free, no repayment) for a stairlift; non-service-connected qualify up to $2,000. Apply through your prosthetics rep at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee — about 11 miles north of Franklin. We bill the VA directly; you sign, we wait for the check.

Can Wisconsin Medicaid cover a stairlift in Franklin?

Wisconsin's IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) Waiver covers stairlift installation as an environmental accessibility modification for self-directing participants who qualify for nursing-home-level care. The budget is individualized through your ADRC functional assessment — call Milwaukee County ADRC at 414-289-6874 or IRIS Call Center at 888-515-4747 to start. We submit the cost-effectiveness documentation and the vendor quote.

What's the IRS medical deduction angle for a Franklin stairlift?

If a physician prescribes the stairlift for a Franklin homeowner's medical need, the full installed cost (equipment + labor) minus any home-value increase counts as a Schedule A medical expense, deductible above 7.5% of adjusted gross income. A $4,100 Ryan Meadows straight install typically shows near-zero home value impact, so nearly the full $4,100 qualifies. Keep the physician letter, our itemized invoice, and the appraisal delta.

Are there Wisconsin state or Milwaukee County grants beyond VA and IRIS for Franklin?

Family Care (Wisconsin's managed long-term care program) also funds stairlifts through the same ADRC pathway for non-self-directing participants. Milwaukee County's Department on Aging at 414-289-6874 can also refer you to the Older Americans Act Title III-B minor home modification pool (~$800-$1,500 cap) for income-qualified Franklin seniors. Not a full-stairlift funder on its own, but stackable with the HISA grant.

Still Researching?

Go deeper before you decide

These are the three guides our Franklin customers read most often before booking. Written by our installers, not marketers.

Buyer's guide

How to choose the right stairlift in Wisconsin

Straight vs curved, standard vs heavy-duty, indoor vs outdoor — a 12-minute read that saves you from buying the wrong model.

12 min read Read guide →

Funding

Every way to pay less for a stairlift

VA HISA, Medicaid waivers, IRS medical deduction, state grants, and 0% financing — with the actual forms you need.

18 min read Read guide →

Cost breakdown

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.

9 min read Read guide →

Browse all guides → Or skip the reading and get a quote

Meet Your Franklin Specialist

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Luis Ramírez

Franklin Stairlift Specialist · 15+ yrs

1,500+: Installs since 2008
40+: Franklin condo boards
4.70★: Local rating
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A word from Luis

I've measured enough Franklin stairs to know the 1990s colonials off Loomis Road run 32 inches wide with a winder at the top — that's a curved rail every time, never a straight cut-short. The 1960s ranches around the Rawson Avenue corridor and the condos near Ryan Creek almost always take a straight rail with a park-at-top option so the chair clears the second-floor bedroom doorway.
For outdoor installs facing 51st Street or St. Martins Road, I spec the IP55-rated weather-sealed models because six months of lake-effect snow and freeze-thaw cycles eat cheaper powder coatings. If you're within the 53132 ZIP and your stairs turn, call me before you price a competitor — I've usually seen your exact riser height already.

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Franklin homeowners get straight rails installed same-week when the survey measurements clear on first visit, and curved rails built to your exact tread template in 10 to 14 days. We stock DC battery-backed motors in Milwaukee County so a Zablocki VAMC HISA-grant install doesn't wait on factory freight.

Call for a free in-home survey anywhere in 53132 — Ryan Creek to Whitnall, Loomis Road to Rawson. I measure, you decide. No deposit until the rail template is approved and your funding source (VA HISA, IRIS Waiver, or 0% financing from $79/month) is locked in writing.

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Nearby cities we also serve

Loomis Road — straight rail on original oak treads

Stone Hedge — 90° curved rail at upper landing

Rawson Avenue corridor — compact straight rail on stone-tile treads

St. Martins — outdoor porch install, IP55 weather-sealed

Ryan Meadows — carpeted straight rail at landing

Whitnall Edge — indoor inclined platform for wheelchair

What type of staircase do you have?

Who will be using the stairlift?

How soon do you need it installed?

Almost done — how can we reach you?

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Stair type

Stair length 14 ft

Add-on features

VA HISA Grant

Wisconsin Medicaid Waiver

IRS Medical Deduction

Financing from $88/mo

How to choose the right stairlift in Wisconsin

Every way to pay less for a stairlift

Real stairlift prices — with no marketing fluff

Luis Ramírez

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Free home assessment

Professional installation