Expert Stairlift Installation in Kerrville, TX

Most straight stairlift installations in Kerrville take 3 to 4 hours. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — no drywall work, no structural changes. Curved installations take 4 to 6 hours because the custom-fabricated rail needs careful alignment. We clean up everything afterward — you will not know we were there except the lift is on the stairs.

No. The rail mounts to the stair treads with lag bolts, not to the wall. For the historic limestone homes downtown or the 1970s wood-frame homes in Riverhill, the mounting is the same — into the tread, not the wall. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes in the treads can be filled and stained. The drywall and trim stay untouched.

Yes. Our slim-rail straight lifts fit staircases as narrow as 28 inches. Some of the 1880s-era limestone homes on Water Street and Earl Garrett have staircases that are just 30 to 32 inches wide — we have done those. The chair folds up against the rail when not in use, leaving about 18 inches of clearance for others to walk by.

Yes. Outdoor stairlifts start at $4,000. They are rated IP55 for weather exposure — Hill Country sun, rain, and the occasional ice storm. The motor and controls are sealed, and the rail has a corrosion-resistant coating. We have installed them on porch-to-driveway stairs in Saddlewood Estates and on riverfront homes along the Guadalupe. They come with a waterproof cover for the seat.

Yes. The Kerrville VA Medical Center at 3600 Memorial Boulevard processes HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grants for eligible veterans. The grant covers up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities, or up to $2,000 for those with non-service-connected conditions. It is a one-time benefit, tax-free, and never has to be repaid. The prosthetics department at the Kerrville VAMC handles the application — you need a VA doctor's prescription stating the stairlift is medically necessary.

STAR+PLUS, Texas's Medicaid managed care program for adults 65+ and adults with disabilities, covers minor home modifications — including stairlifts — when they are medically necessary and included in the member's service plan. The modification must be approved by your managed care organization before installation. Contact your STAR+PLUS MCO case manager to start the process. The Kerrville area falls under the STAR+PLUS service region managed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

The Amy Young Barrier Removal Program is a Texas state grant administered by TDHCA that provides up to $22,500 in one-time funding for home accessibility modifications. It is available to low-income households — those at 80% of area median income or below — that include a person with a disability. Stairlifts qualify as an eligible modification. The grant does not need to be repaid. Applications go through TDHCA's regional office.

Yes. The Kerr County Veterans Service Office, located at the Kerr County Courthouse in downtown Kerrville, helps veterans and their families file for VA benefits including the HISA grant. They assist with paperwork and verify eligibility before you contact the Kerrville VA Medical Center prosthetics department. You can also reach the Texas Veterans Commission Southwest District Office at 800-252-8387 for additional help with VA benefits questions.