Expert Stairlift Installation in Lake Shore, MD

A straight stairlift installs in about 3 hours. Luis arrives in the morning, bolts the rail to the treads — never the wall — runs a quick power test, and walks you through using the lift. Curved installs take 4 to 6 hours because the custom-bent rail needs more precise anchoring. Outdoor units on Lake Shore porches or deck stairs run about the same as a straight indoor install. You'll be able to use the lift the same day.

The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall — your drywall and baseboards stay untouched. On hardwood treads, the mounting brackets leave small holes that are easy to patch if you ever remove the lift. For the carpeted stairs common in Lake Shore's 1970s-era colonials, the brackets compress the carpet pile slightly but leave no permanent damage. The whole system can be unbolted and removed with no structural trace.

Yes. A standard stairlift needs about 28 inches of clear width. Most Lake Shore homes — even the tighter split-levels in Chesterfield and Countryside — have staircases 32 to 36 inches wide. The seat, armrests, and footrest all fold up when not in use, leaving the stairs passable for other family members. If your staircase is narrower than 28 inches, Luis will measure it and tell you honestly whether a lift fits or whether you should consider a different solution.

Luis comes to your home — free of charge — and measures your staircase top to bottom: rise, run, width, any turns, the landing at top and bottom. He checks for obstacles like radiators or door frames at the base. He'll ask who's using the lift, which lets him recommend the right seat width and swivel direction. The whole visit takes about 30 minutes. You get a firm quote before he leaves.

Yes — through the HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. It provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never has to be repaid. Lake Shore veterans can apply through the Glen Burnie VA Outpatient Clinic at 808 Landmark Drive or the Fort Meade VA Outpatient Clinic at 2479 5th Street. The Baltimore VA Medical Center on North Greene Street also processes HISA applications.

The Maryland Accessible Homes for Seniors program — run by the state DHCD — provides grants up to $25,000 for income-eligible seniors, or zero-interest deferred loans for those who qualify for loan funding. Repayment isn't required until you sell or transfer the home. Anne Arundel County's ACDS Accessibility Modifications Program offers additional grants for income-eligible homeowners with disabilities. Both programs require an application and an in-home assessment, and Luis can point you to the right contact.

Yes, through two programs. The Community First Choice (CFC) program covers environmental modifications — including stairlifts — for Maryland Medicaid recipients who meet the nursing-home level of care criteria and can remain safely at home with the modification. The Community Options Waiver also covers home modifications for adults 18 and older who need help with daily living activities. In both cases, a physician must certify the stairlift as medically necessary, and the modification must be pre-approved before installation.

We offer financing starting at $79/month. The application runs during the assessment visit and takes about 10 minutes — most applicants get a decision the same day. Beyond financing, the three main funding paths for Lake Shore residents are: the VA HISA grant for veterans (up to $6,800), Maryland's Accessible Homes for Seniors program (grants up to $25,000), and the Anne Arundel County ACDS Accessibility Modifications Program for income-eligible homeowners. Luis can walk you through which one fits your situation.