Expert Stairlift Installation in Jennings, MO

A straight stairlift install in Jennings takes 3 to 4 hours from the time we pull up to the time we hand you the remote. That includes unboxing, bolting the rail to the treads (not the wall), mounting the seat, testing every function, and doing a walk-through with you. A curved lift takes longer — about 5 to 6 hours — because the rail comes in sections that we assemble on site. Neither type requires structural work to your home. We don't cut into walls or rewire anything.

No. The rail bolts directly into the stair treads — not the wall, not the banister. For the oak treads in older Jennings bungalows, we use bolts that leave holes about the size of a pencil. If you ever remove the lift, the holes fill in with wood putty and stain. The drywall stays untouched. We also put protective pads under the rail brackets so the tread surface isn't scratched during installation.

Under the federal Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3604(f)(3)(A)), HOAs and condo associations must allow reasonable modifications for accessibility. A stairlift is a reasonable modification. If you live in a planned subdivision or condo association in Jennings, the HOA cannot block the install. We provide a letter describing the installation — non-structural, no wall drilling, removable — that satisfies most association requirements the same day you ask for it.

We don't offer rentals — only purchases — because a rental stairlift over 2 to 3 years costs more than buying one outright. A straight lift at $2,800, financed at $79/month, is cheaper than any rental program we've seen in the St. Louis market. Plus, you own it. If you need the lift only temporarily — say, after a hip replacement — we can remove it when you're done, and the only permanent signs are small bolt holes in the treads.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for a stairlift if a VA doctor prescribes it as medically necessary. For service-connected veterans, the full $6,800 is available. For non-service-connected veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating, the grant is up to $2,000. The nearest VA facility is the St. Louis County VA Clinic at 6854 Parker Road in Florissant — about 6 miles from Jennings. The John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital at 915 North Grand Boulevard in St.

Yes — through MO HealthNet's Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW). The ADW covers environmental accessibility adaptations, including stairlifts, for Missouri residents 63 and older who would otherwise need nursing-home-level care. The benefit is capped at about $5,000 every five years. There is a waitlist, so applying early matters. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Senior and Disability Services administers the ADW. We help Jennings families submit the paperwork as part of the assessment.

Beyond the ADW and the HISA grant, the St. Louis Area Agency on Aging — which coordinates with the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging for County residents — runs a Senior Minor Home Repair Program that covers basic modifications like grab bars and handrails. St. Louis County also operates a Home Improvement Program (HIP) for income-qualified homeowners. Neither covers the full cost of a stairlift, but both can offset related work like reinforcing stair treads. We also offer financing from $79/month with no prepayment penalty.

It's a simple installment plan — $79/month for a straight stairlift, with no prepayment penalty. There is no balloon payment and no rate adjustment after an introductory period. The term depends on the total cost of the lift, but for a $2,800 straight install, you're looking at roughly 36 months. We run the application in about 10 minutes during the in-home assessment — it requires basic income and identity verification, and most applicants get an answer the same day.