Expert Stairlift Installation in Lithia Springs, GA

A straight stairlift installs in about 3 hours. A curved lift — which is custom-bent from laser measurements taken during your assessment — takes about half a day. Both are done in a single visit. The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall, so there's no drywall repair, no dust, and no need to repaint. We vacuum the stairway when we leave. Your stairs are fully usable during the install.

No. The rail bolts directly into the stair treads — not the wall — using hardware that sits flush with the tread surface. If you ever remove the lift, the bolt holes are small and easy to fill with wood putty. We install on hardwood, carpeted, and tile treads without issue. The rail sits about 3 inches off the wall and follows the stair line.

Yes — those are some of our most common installs. 1970s split-levels along the Riverside Parkway corridor typically have short flights of 6 to 8 steps with standard 34- to 36-inch widths. The rail fits without modification. If the staircase has a landing, we install a continuous rail that handles the turn. The seat parks at the top or bottom landing and folds up when not in use.

Most Lithia Springs homes get a stairlift within one week of the initial call. Luis comes out to measure — usually the same day or next day — and the install is scheduled right after. Straight lifts are often in stock and can go in within 2–3 business days. Curved lifts need about 5–7 days for the rail to be custom-fabricated. If it's urgent — like a hospital discharge — call and we'll work with your timeline.

The HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant covers stairlifts for eligible veterans: $6,800 for service-connected disabilities, $2,000 for non-service-connected. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, and never repaid. Douglas County has about 12,660 veterans — nearly 11% of the population. The closest VA medical center is the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center at 1670 Clairmont Road in Decatur (404-321-6111). The Fort McPherson VA Clinic at 1701 Hardee Avenue SW in East Point is also nearby for the required medical-necessity evaluation.

Yes — through the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP), which incorporates the older CCSP (Community Care Services Program) and SOURCE program. It covers home modifications including stairlifts for Medicaid-eligible Georgia residents who need nursing-home-level care but choose to stay at home. The program has a $10,000 lifetime cap on modifications, which covers most residential stairlifts. The application goes through your local Area Agency on Aging office.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs runs the Home Access Program, which funds accessibility modifications — including stairlifts — for people with disabilities. It's designed to keep people in their homes and avoid nursing home placement. Funding varies year to year and there is often a waitlist. We can check current availability when you call. Unlike the EDWP waiver, the Home Access Program does not require Medicaid enrollment.

Yes, and many families do. A common path: a veteran uses the HISA grant ($6,800 for service-connected) through the Atlanta VAMC in Decatur, then finances the remaining balance at $79/month. Or a Medicaid recipient uses the EDWP waiver's $10,000 lifetime cap for the stairlift, then taps the Home Access Program for other modifications like grab bars or a ramp. We help coordinate the paperwork across programs.