Expert Stairlift Installation in Kenova, WV

Most Kenova installs finish in 3 to 4 hours. Straight rails on Park Circle bungalow staircases are on the faster end — about 3 hours. Curved rails in older Maple Street or Walnut Street homes with 90° turns take closer to 4 to 5 hours because the custom-bent rail needs extra alignment. The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall, so there's no drywall repair, no painting, and no mess.

No. The rail mounts directly to the stair treads with five bolts — it does not touch the wall. On Kenova's older oak and pine treads (common in pre-1930s homes around Park Circle and the Walnut Street District), the bolts go cleanly through the wood and secure beneath. If you ever remove the lift, the bolt holes can be filled and stained to match. There is zero wall drilling.

Yes. Many Park Circle bungalows and older railroad-era homes in Kenova have staircases as narrow as 31–34 inches. The seat and armrests fold up when not in use, leaving about 18–20 inches of passable width — enough to walk past comfortably. For stairs narrower than 30 inches, we can mount the rail higher or use an offset bracket to maximize passable space.

Most Kenova homes can be installed the same week as the free assessment. Straight-rail jobs are typically 2–3 business days after measurement. Curved rails take about 7–10 business days because the rail is custom-bent at our fabrication shop from the laser scan. Luis will give you a firm install date during the assessment — no vague windows.

Yes — through the HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800 for a stairlift; non-service-connected veterans can receive up to $2,000. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never repaid. Kenova veterans are served by the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center at 1540 Spring Valley Drive in Huntington (about 10 miles east). The application requires a medical-necessity form signed by your VA primary care provider and a quote from us. Call the Huntington VA prosthetics department at (304) 429-6741 to start.

Yes — through the West Virginia Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW). The ADW covers Environmental Accessibility Adaptations, which include stairlifts, as a home modification service. To qualify, you must meet nursing-home-level-of-care criteria and choose to remain at home. The service requires prior authorization through your ADW case manager. Contact the WV Bureau of Senior Services or the ADW program office to confirm your eligibility and current benefit cap before scheduling an assessment.

Yes. The WV Bureau of Senior Services runs the Home Modification and Accessibility Grant Program for adults age 60 and older who can demonstrate a need for home modifications. This is a grant — not a loan — and covers accessibility equipment including stairlifts. Applications go through your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Kenova residents fall under the southwestern WV ADRC region. Funding is limited annually, so applying early in the fiscal year helps.

Yes — financing starts at $79/month with approved credit. We offer 12-month and 24-month terms with competitive rates, no prepayment penalty, and a quick application that takes about 10 minutes. You can apply during the free in-home assessment and typically get a decision within the hour. Many Kenova families combine financing with a HISA grant or ADW waiver to reduce the out-of-pocket portion.