Expert Stairlift Installation in Kaysville, UT

A straight stairlift install takes about three hours from arrival to test ride. Curved rails take four to six hours because the custom-bent rail needs precise anchoring. We bolt the rail to the stair treads — no drywall work, no rewiring, no structural changes. The stairs stay fully usable for everyone else in the house.

The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the walls. For Old Town homes — including those with original 1880s hardwood or brick — there's zero drilling into walls, banisters, or millwork. When the rail is eventually removed, the treads need minor wood filler in the bolt holes. We've done installs in several century-old homes along Main Street without touching the original woodwork.

Every lift we install in Kaysville comes with battery backup. The battery runs the lift through a typical Wasatch Front outage — about four to six hours of normal use. During winter storms when power flickers off on the bench or in the hillside neighborhoods, the lift keeps working. The battery recharges automatically when power returns.

No. Stairlifts are considered accessibility equipment under the Fair Housing Act, not a structural modification. Kaysville City doesn't require a building permit for stairlift installation. The same goes for Davis County. If you're in an HOA — common in subdivisions like Bridlewalk Place — the Fair Housing Act still overrides any HOA restriction on accessibility equipment.

The VA HISA grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, never repaid. Kaysville veterans can apply through the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center at 500 Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City or the Ogden VA Clinic at 3945 South Washington Boulevard in South Ogden. The application is VA Form 26-4555, and it requires a prescription from a VA doctor confirming medical necessity.

Utah's Aging Waiver (the Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or Older) covers Environmental Accessibility Adaptations, which includes stairlifts when medically necessary. The waiver lets older adults stay in their homes instead of moving to a nursing facility. The New Choices Waiver also covers home modifications for seniors transitioning out of nursing homes back into the community. Both programs are administered through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services — the Davis County office can walk you through eligibility.

Beyond Medicaid waivers and the VA HISA grant, some Kaysville homeowners have used the Northern Utah Neighborhood Improvement Program, which provides grants up to $25,000 for essential home repairs — accessibility modifications qualify. Also, some long-term care insurance policies cover stairlifts under home modification benefits. Our team checks these for you during the free assessment.

For VA or Medicaid funding, yes — a doctor or VA provider must document medical necessity. For a private-pay install, no prescription is needed. During the free in-home assessment, Luis evaluates your staircase and your mobility needs. If you're pursuing VA or Medicaid funding, we point you to the right form and walk you through what the doctor needs to write. Most Kaysville families get the paperwork done within a week.