Expert Stairlift Installation in Gonzales, TX

A straight stairlift install in Gonzales takes about 3 hours. Curved lifts, because the rail was already custom-fabricated from the laser measurements taken at the assessment, go in within 4–5 hours. Outdoor units run similar to straight installs. We do all the work — bolting the rail to the treads, mounting the chair, testing the battery backup — and leave nothing behind but the lift and the manual.

No. We bolt the rail to the stair treads, not the wall or the balusters. In Gonzales Victorians and Queen Annes with original heart-pine treads and ornate plaster, that makes all the difference — the wall trim, wainscoting, and wallpaper stay completely untouched. If you ever remove the lift, the bolt holes in the treads can be filled and finished by any local woodworker.

Yes. Many Gonzales homes built before 1920 have staircases under 32 inches wide. Our straight and curved chairs fold up — seat, armrests, and footrest — to about 16 inches when not in use. That leaves enough clearance at the top and bottom for other household members to use the stairs safely. At the assessment, Luis measures the narrowest point and confirms fit before ordering anything.

We do. Outdoor lifts are common on Gonzales homes with porch-to-driveway stair runs — especially in Summerville, Cheapside, and the acreage properties off Highway 97. The outdoor unit is IP55 weather-sealed for Texas heat, humidity, and rain. The rail and chair use marine-grade controls and UV-resistant upholstery. The key switch prevents unauthorized use.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers stairlifts for eligible veterans. Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800; non-service-connected veterans up to $2,000. It is a one-time, tax-free benefit that never needs to be repaid. Gonzales County veterans can start the application at the Gonzales County Veterans Service Office at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 105, or through the New Braunfels VA Clinic at 790 Generations Drive.

The Texas STAR+PLUS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver covers minor home modifications — including stairlifts — for adults 21 and older who meet nursing-facility level-of-care criteria. Income limits are roughly $2,982 per month for an individual, with countable assets under $2,000. The modification must be documented as medically necessary in the service plan. Contact the Texas HHSC STAR+PLUS Program Support Unit for a current eligibility review.

Absolutely. The Gonzales County VSO at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 105 (inside the county courthouse) assists local veterans with HISA grant applications, disability claims, and VA health enrollment. David Tucy is the county veterans service officer. Call (830) 672-3244 to schedule an appointment — they can walk you through the two forms required: the HISA grant request and the medical-necessity statement from your VA primary care provider.

Beyond VA HISA and STAR+PLUS, Texas offers the Amy Young Barrier Removal Program — grants up to $22,500 for households earning 80% or less of area median income, usable for stairlifts and other accessibility modifications. Some long-term care insurance policies cover stairlifts when prescribed by a physician. We also offer financing at $79 per month with approved credit. Luis can walk you through all the options at the free in-home assessment.