Expert Stairlift Installation in Greencastle, IN

Most straight stairlift installs in Greencastle take about three hours from arrival to final test. Curved installs — like those in Eastern Enlargement homes with a 90-degree turn — run about four to five hours. Outdoor lifts on porch steps take roughly three hours. We schedule within a week of your assessment. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads, so there's no drywall work, no repainting, and no structural changes to your home.

No. We mount the rail to the stair treads, not the wall. That matters in Greencastle's historic districts where homes have original plaster, lath, and ornate woodwork. In an Old Greencastle Italianate or a Seminary Street Craftsman, the rail attaches to the treads with five bolts and the wall is never touched. When the lift is removed, the treads show small bolt holes that are easily filled.

Yes. Many Greencastle homes — especially 1920s bungalows in Northwood Addition and 19th-century homes in Old Greencastle — have staircases as narrow as 32 inches. Our straight and curved lifts fit widths down to 28 inches. The seat, armrests, and footrest all fold up when not in use, leaving the staircase clear for other family members. During the free assessment, Luis measures the exact width and tells you which model fits.

No permit is required for stairlift installation in Greencastle or Putnam County. Stairlifts are classified as mobility equipment, not structural construction. The rail bolts to the treads, not to the wall framing, so there's no building-permit trigger. If you live in a rental or an HOA community near DePauw, we can provide a spec sheet for your landlord or board.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never has to be repaid. The nearest VA facilities are the Terre Haute VA Clinic at 5080 East Bill Farr Drive and the Bloomington VA Clinic at 2100 South Liberty Drive, with larger claims handled by the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Yes, through Indiana's PathWays for Aging waiver, which replaced the old Aged and Disabled Waiver in July 2024. PathWays for Aging covers Hoosiers 60 and older who receive Medicaid and are at risk of nursing-home placement. Home modifications — including stairlifts — are covered under the Home Modification (HOM) service when medically justified. The program runs through managed-care entities, and Thrive West Central (Area 7 Agency on Aging) can help Putnam County residents manage the application.

Beyond VA and Medicaid, the USDA Single Family Housing Repair program offers grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income homeowners 62 and older in rural areas, and Greencastle qualifies. Thrive West Central (Area 7 Agency on Aging) can connect you with local home-modification resources. Some long-term-care insurance policies cover stairlifts. We also offer financing from $79/month. During the free assessment, we walk you through every funding source that applies to your situation.

Yes — completely free, with no obligation. Luis comes to your Greencastle home, measures your stairs, checks the tread material and stair width, and gives you an exact quote on the spot. He also reviews funding options — HISA for veterans, PathWays for Aging for Medicaid recipients, USDA grants, and financing. You get a firm price and a funding plan before you commit to anything. No deposit required to schedule.