Expert Stairlift Installation in La Vergne, TN

A straight stairlift installs in 3 to 4 hours. Curved lifts take about the same on install day — the custom rail arrives pre-bent from the factory, so we just mount it. The difference is the lead time: straight lifts can often go in the same week as the assessment, curved lifts need 2–3 weeks for rail fabrication. Outdoor installs take slightly longer (4–5 hours) because of weather-sealing steps. Almost every La Vergne install is a single-visit job — we arrive, mount the rail, test the lift, clean up, and walk you through the controls.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall. Your drywall is never touched. For hardwood treads (common in Lake Forest Estates and older La Vergne homes), we use lag bolts into the tread itself. For carpeted stairs, we bolt through the carpet into the wood beneath. When the lift is eventually removed, you fill the bolt holes with wood putty — that's it. We protect your floors with drop cloths during the install, and the lift itself leaves no marks on walls or railings.

Yes. The minimum stair width we need is 28 inches, and most La Vergne staircases — even in 1970s split-levels and 1960s ranch homes — are 34 to 40 inches wide. The chair folds up when not in use, leaving 20+ inches of clear walking space. For extra-narrow stairs (under 30 inches), we use a slim-rail model with a narrower seat. Luis will measure the width during the assessment and tell you exactly what fits.

No. Stairlift installation is not structural work — you're bolting a rail to existing treads, not modifying the staircase itself. Rutherford County Building Codes does not require a permit for stairlift installation. We handle everything; you don't need to contact the city or county.

Yes. The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers medically necessary stairlifts for eligible veterans. Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800 — which covers a straight lift in full. Non-service-connected veterans with a 50%+ disability rating can receive up to $2,000. The application goes through the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center at 3400 Lebanon Pike in Murfreesboro, about 8 miles from La Vergne. You'll need a prescription from a VA physician and VA Form 10-0103. The grant is tax-free, one-time, and never repaid.

Yes. Tennessee's CHOICES program — the Medicaid long-term care program for adults 65+ and adults 21+ with physical disabilities — covers minor home modifications including stairlifts. The limits are $6,000 per project, $10,000 per calendar year, and $20,000 lifetime. That $6,000 per-project cap covers a straight stairlift installation completely. You must be enrolled in CHOICES and the modification must be deemed medically necessary. Contact TennCare or your CHOICES case manager to start the process.

Rutherford County itself does not run a home-modification grant program for stairlifts. The Rutherford County Veterans Services Office at 439 Rice Street in Murfreesboro can help La Vergne veterans manage the HISA grant application. For non-veterans, the USDA Section 504 Home Repair program offers grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards — which can include a stairlift if stairs pose a documented fall risk. La Vergne residents may qualify since parts of the county retain rural eligibility.

We offer financing starting at $79/month for qualified buyers — that covers a straight stairlift with zero money down. Curved and outdoor lifts have proportionally higher monthly payments. There's no prepayment penalty, and the application takes about 10 minutes during the in-home assessment. Luis can run the numbers for you on the spot. For veterans using the HISA grant, the grant covers the cost up front and financing can bridge any gap above the $6,800 or $2,000 limit.