Expert Stairlift Installation in Lebanon, NH

A straight rail install takes about 3 hours from arrival to final test. Curved rails take 4-5 hours because the custom-bent rail needs more precise positioning. Outdoor installs take about the same as indoor — the rail design is the same but we add extra sealant on mounting points. Luis handles the whole job: measurement at the assessment, installation on install day, and a walkthrough showing you (and any family members) how the controls, safety sensors, and battery backup work.

The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall. No drywall anchors, no holes in plaster, no wall-mounted brackets. For homes in Colburn Park and Seminary Hill with original hardwood treads, we use protective padding under the mounting points and clean up completely afterward. If your stairs are carpeted, the mounting brackets sit on top of the carpet — we don't pull it up or cut it. The only mark left is a small power outlet near the top or bottom of the rail if there isn't one already.

Yes. Many Colonials and Victorians around Colburn Park have staircases as narrow as 30 inches. The rail mounts on the tread, not the stair-side wall, so it adds only about 11 inches of width along the wall side. The seat and armrests fold up when not in use, leaving about 19 inches of walkable stair width — enough for other family members to use the stairs comfortably. At the assessment, Luis measures the narrowest point and confirms fit before ordering anything.

The outdoor rail is anodized aluminum with an IP55-sealed DC motor — rated for direct exposure to rain, snow, and the freeze-thaw cycles we get from November through April. The seat is UV-resistant vinyl that won't crack in sub-zero temperatures. We recommend a fitted cover (included) for when the lift isn't in use during heavy snowfall. The 4Ah backup battery runs the lift for about 6 hours if the power goes out during a winter storm.

The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It's a one-time benefit, tax-free, and never repaid. Lebanon-area veterans use the White River Junction VA Medical Center (163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, VT 05001; 802-295-9363). You need a prescription from your VA primary care provider and a completed HISA application — Luis helps with the stairlift quote and specs for the application.

Yes. New Hampshire's Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver — a 1915(c) HCBS Medicaid program — covers home modifications including stairlifts, wheelchair ramps, grab bars, and doorway widening. To qualify, you must be 18 or older, a New Hampshire resident, Medicaid-eligible, and assessed as needing nursing-facility level of care (assistance with 2+ activities of daily living). The home modification benefit requires prior authorization and a medical necessity assessment. Contact ServiceLink Resource Center (10 Campbell Street, Lebanon, NH; 603-448-1558) for an Options Counselor who can walk you through CFI eligibility.

Yes — two state-level resources. The New Hampshire Assistive Technology Program (ATinNH.org) provides short-term equipment loans and device demonstrations, which lets you try a stairlift before committing. Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) administers a Home Access Modification program that can help cover modifications including stairlifts for income-eligible homeowners — GSIL serves Grafton County and Lebanon is in their service area. Contact GSIL at gsil.org for current grant cycle dates and income thresholds.

We offer financing from $79/month with approved credit — no prepayment penalty, and you can pay it off early without fees. Many Lebanon families combine financing with a HISA grant (for veterans) or the CFI Waiver (for Medicaid-eligible residents) to reduce out-of-pocket costs. The financing application takes about 10 minutes online, and you'll have a decision before the installation date. Luis can walk you through the numbers at the assessment — no obligation, no hard credit pull until you decide to move forward.