Expert Stairlift Installation in Governors Club, NC

A straight stairlift installs in about three hours. A curved lift takes a full day — usually six to eight hours — because the custom rail needs precise alignment at each turn. We arrive with the rail pre-cut (straight) or pre-bent (curved), bolt it to the treads, mount the carriage, plug the unit into a standard wall outlet, and test every stop point. You'll be using it before we leave.

No. The rail brackets bolt directly into the treads — not the wall, not the riser face. On hardwood treads, the bolt footprint is about the diameter of a pencil. On stone or tile, we use a masonry bit and anchor. If the lift is ever removed, the holes can be filled and the tread refinished. The drywall, handrail, and balusters are never touched.

Interior stairlifts do not require POA or Architectural Review Board approval because they bolt to the treads and are not visible from outside the home. An outdoor stairlift on an exterior staircase — patio steps, deck access — does need to be flagged. We handle that communication with the POA during the assessment so you never have to file paperwork yourself.

Yes — curved rails are one of our most common installs here. The process starts with a one-hour laser measurement at your home where we map every turn, rise, and intermediate landing. The rail is then custom-bent off-site. Installation day typically runs six to eight hours. The seat parks at the top or bottom, whichever you prefer, and the rail hugs the inside curve of the staircase tight to the balusters.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans — enough to fully cover a straight stairlift — and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It's a one-time, tax-free benefit that never needs to be repaid. The nearest VA facility is the Durham VA Medical Center at 508 Fulton Street, Durham, about 25 miles from Governors Club. Your VA primary care provider writes the medical-necessity statement, and we help with the submission.

Yes. North Carolina's Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) is the Medicaid HCBS waiver that covers home modifications — including stairlifts — for beneficiaries who are medically fragile and at risk of nursing home placement. The lifetime cap for home modifications is $14,000. Eligibility is determined through your CAP/DA care manager. The program is administered by the NC Department of Health and Human Services.

Beyond the HISA grant and CAP/DA, several programs can help: the USDA Section 504 Home Repair program offers grants up to $10,000 for rural homeowners 62 and older (Chatham County qualifies as rural); the NC Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) provides device loans and funding guidance; and the Chatham County Council on Aging runs a minor home repair program that can help with mobility equipment. We also offer financing at $79/month with approved credit.

Start with a free in-home assessment — we'll come to your Governors Club home, measure the staircase, and give you a fixed-price quote. If you're a veteran, we'll connect you with the Chatham County Veteran Services Office at 964 East Street in Pittsboro (919-545-8334). They help determine HISA eligibility and coordinate the medical-necessity documentation with the Durham VA. For CAP/DA, your care manager initiates the home-modification request. We handle the quote and specification sheet on our end — you don't fill out funding forms alone.