Expert Stairlift Installation in Lafayette (Boulder County), CO

Most straight stairlift installs in Lafayette take 3 to 4 hours from arrival to test ride. We bolt the rail to the stair treads — never the wall — so there's no drywall damage, no painting, and no mess. Curved installs take 4 to 6 hours because the pre-fabricated rail needs careful alignment. We've done installs across Lafayette and have never had one run longer than a single workday.

No. Stairlifts are considered accessibility equipment under the Fair Housing Act, not a structural renovation. Neither the City of Lafayette nor Boulder County requires a permit for a residential stairlift install. We handle everything from measurement to final test ride — you don't need to file anything.

No. The rail bolts directly into the stair treads, not the wall. When removed, the bolt holes are small enough to fill with wood putty — you'd never know a lift was there. This matters especially in Old Town bungalows where the original 1920s woodwork is part of the home's character. We use rubber-grip brackets that hold the rail without marring the tread surface.

Yes. Many Old Town and Centaur Village homes have stairs narrower than today's code — some are 30 inches across. Standard stairlift models from Bruno and Savaria fit stairways as narrow as 28 inches with the seat folded up. Steepness isn't an issue either; the rail follows the stair angle, and the seat stays level automatically.

Yes — through the HISA grant (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations). Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800 toward a stairlift. Non-service-connected veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating can receive up to $2,000. It's a one-time, tax-free grant that never needs to be repaid. The nearest full VA medical center is the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center at 1700 North Wheeling Street in Aurora, about 25 miles southeast.

Yes, through Colorado's Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) Waiver, part of Health First Colorado (the state's Medicaid program). The EBD Waiver provides a $14,000 lifetime maximum for home modifications — enough to cover a new stairlift in full, whether straight or curved. The home modification must be prescribed as medically necessary by a healthcare provider. Contact the Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services to start the eligibility process.

Yes — the Colorado Home Modification Tax Credit lets state taxpayers claim up to $5,000 back as a nonrefundable state income tax credit for qualifying accessibility modifications, including stairlifts. You need a doctor's note confirming the medical necessity, and the modification must be completed before you file. It reduces your Colorado state tax bill dollar for dollar. Many Lafayette families combine this with the EBD Waiver or HISA grant to drive out-of-pocket costs to near zero.

Yes — we offer financing starting at $79/month with approved credit. There's no prepayment penalty, and most approval decisions come back same-day. For Lafayette homeowners who don't qualify for VA or Medicaid programs, financing spreads the cost of a straight lift across manageable monthly payments. Combined with the Colorado Home Modification Tax Credit, many families end up with net monthly costs well below the sticker price.