Expert Stairlift Installation in Lehigh, PA

A straight stairlift installs in about 3 to 4 hours from arrival to final walk-through. Curved lifts take 4 to 6 hours because the custom rail has more sections to assemble and calibrate. Outdoor and platform lifts fall in the 3 to 5 hour range. Our crew shows up with the rail, seat, and tools — no subcontractors, no separate electrician. The lift plugs into a standard 110V outlet.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall. Drywall stays untouched. If your stairs are carpeted, we work around the existing carpet. For hardwood treads (common in older Pennsville and Cherryville homes), the bolt holes are small and the rail hides them. When the lift is eventually removed, the treads need only minor wood-filler touch-up.

Yes. Many older farmhouses in Pennsville and Treichlers have stairs as narrow as 29 to 32 inches wide. We use slim-rail models with a folding seat, footrest, and armrests — everything folds up to about 14 inches from the wall when not in use. The rail itself sits about 6 inches off the wall. Luis measures the width during the free assessment and tells you exactly which model fits.

Yes. Our outdoor lifts are IP55-rated — the motor and all electrical components are sealed against rain, snow, and ice. The rail is galvanized steel with a powder-coat finish that holds up to the freeze-thaw cycles off Blue Mountain. We've installed outdoor lifts on Rockville porch steps, Berlinsville deck stairs, and Cherryville side entries. The key lock prevents unauthorized use. They come with the same 5-year warranty as our indoor units.

Yes. The VA's Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers stairlifts as a medically necessary home modification. Veterans with a service-connected disability can receive up to $6,800 — enough to fully cover a straight stairlift. Non-service-connected veterans can receive up to $2,000. The grant is tax-free, one-time, and never repaid. The nearest VA facility is the Allentown VA Clinic at 3110 Hamilton Boulevard. HISA processing runs through the Prosthetics service at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Boulevard.

Yes — through the HCBS waivers administered under Pennsylvania's Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL). The Community HealthChoices (CHC) waiver and the OBRA waiver both cover home modifications, including stairlifts, when medically necessary to keep a person in their home rather than a nursing facility. The modification must be prescribed by a physician and approved through the waiver service coordinator. The Northampton County Area Agency on Aging at 2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem (610-829-4540) can help determine eligibility.

The Pennsylvania OPTIONS program, administered locally by the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging, provides home modifications for residents age 60 and older who want to stay in their homes. Stairlifts can qualify when a functional assessment shows they're necessary for safety and independence. Contact the Northampton County AAA at 610-829-4540 or 800-322-9269 to request an assessment. The program has income guidelines, and funding availability varies by fiscal year.

Yes. The PA Accessible Housing Program (PAHP) provides grants for low-to-moderate-income residents with disabilities or older adults to make their homes accessible — stairlifts qualify. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) also runs the ACCESS Home Modification Program, which offers low-interest loans for accessibility modifications. The USDA Section 504 Home Repair program provides grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income homeowners age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards, which can include stairlift installation.