Expert Stairlift Installation in Kentwood, MI

The curved rail for a split-level takes 10–14 days to custom-fabricate after we scan your staircase. Installation day itself is typically 4–6 hours — we arrive, do a final fit check, mount the rail and chair, test every safety sensor, and walk you through the controls. No overnight workers, no multi-day disruption. Most Kentwood curved-rail jobs go from first call to installed lift in under two weeks total.

Yes, and it is the single most common configuration we install in Kentwood. We digitally scan the staircase on the first visit, fabricate a curved rail that carries you from the lower foyer to the upper hallway in one continuous ride — no transfers at the landing. We also add a swivel-exit seat at the top so you step onto the hallway floor rather than the top tread. One rail, one ride.

No. The rail bolts into the stair treads using precisely drilled pilot holes — it never touches the wall, the banister, or the drywall. When the lift is eventually removed, you are left with a handful of small holes in the treads that can be filled. We have installed and removed stairlifts in dozens of Kentwood split-levels without any structural damage to the staircase.

Outdoor installs in Kentwood and the broader Grand Rapids metro require cold-weather specs we include as standard: IP55-sealed motor housing, cold-pack batteries rated to -30 degrees Fahrenheit, and stainless steel anchoring hardware. We schedule outdoor installs so the battery is fully charged and tested before the first hard freeze. The unit typically runs through the winter without service calls — we follow up at 12 months to verify battery capacity before the next season.

Yes, through the MI Choice Waiver Program administered by MDHHS. Kent County is served by the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (616-456-5664) and Reliance Community Care Partners (800-447-3007), both based in Grand Rapids. Stairlifts qualify as environmental accessibility adaptations under MI Choice, with a home modification cap of roughly $6,000 per plan year, stackable across years with approval. Eligibility requires Michigan residency, Medicaid-eligible income, and a nursing-facility-level needs assessment. Call the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan and name us as your vendor.

The VA HISA grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected disabilities and $2,000 for non-service-connected — paid as a one-time federal grant directly to us. Kentwood and Kent County veterans are served by the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, about 60 minutes south on I-94. We prefill VA Form 10-0103 for the Battle Creek facility and coordinate the prescription process with your VA provider. Typical approval: 4–8 weeks from prescription submission.

If a licensed Michigan physician recommends the stairlift in writing (we provide the letter template), the IRS classifies it as a qualified medical expense under Schedule A. For households that itemize, the full installation cost reduces taxable income — typically worth $600 to $2,400 back depending on your bracket. We walk you through whether itemizing beats your standard deduction during the free assessment.

Yes. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority Property Improvement Program offers low-interest home improvement loans for income-qualified Michigan homeowners. Stairlifts and accessibility modifications are covered uses. You must use a MSHDA-approved contractor — we are approved. We help you complete the application and can combine this loan with VA or MI Choice funding to minimize your out-of-pocket cost. MSHDA: 517-335-9600.