Expert Stairlift Installation in London, OH

Most straight-rail installs in London take 3 hours from the time Luis pulls up to the time he hands you the remote. Curved rails take 4–5 hours because the rail was pre-bent at the factory after the laser measurement and needs careful alignment. The rail bolts to the stair treads — no structural work, no drywall repair, no rewiring. The lift plugs into a standard wall outlet. You can use the stairs normally while we work.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall, not the banister, not the trim. In London's 1870s Italianate homes along East High Street with original oak treads, we use a mounting system that leaves two small bolt holes per bracket, which are hidden under the rail. If you ever remove the lift, the holes can be filled and stained to match. The drywall stays intact, and there is no structural modification to the staircase.

Yes. Some of the historic-district homes on East High Street have staircases as narrow as 28 inches. The standard stairlift seat folds up to 12 inches when not in use, and the rail can be mounted on the tread side that leaves the most walking clearance. Luis measures the width, the rise, and the headroom at the assessment and tells you exactly what will fit. In nearly every case, a capable adult can still walk the stairs beside the folded lift.

Yes — we install outdoor stairlifts on front porches, back decks, and exterior staircases throughout Madison County. The outdoor lift uses weather-sealed, corrosion-resistant components rated IP55, with a heated seat option and a 4Ah battery that runs through a full Ohio winter outage. We've done them on farmhouse stoops off Route 38, stone-paved entries at Choctaw Lake, and wooden deck stairs at homes all around London. The rail and seat handle rain, snow, freeze-thaw cycles, and direct sun.

Yes — the VA's HISA grant (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected. It's a one-time, tax-free grant that never has to be repaid. London veterans can start the application at the Madison County Veterans Service Commission (1 N. Main St., Room 11, London, OH 43140) or at the Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic (420 N. James Rd., Columbus). The county CVSO can help with the paperwork.

Yes, through the PASSPORT Medicaid waiver. PASSPORT covers home modifications — including stairlifts — up to $15,000 per calendar year for Medicaid-eligible seniors as an alternative to nursing home placement. The Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) manages PASSPORT assessments for Madison County. Call PASSPORT Intake at 614-645-7250 to start a screening. Eligibility is based on income, assets, and care needs. The wait for an assessment can be several months, so start early.

Madison County doesn't have a dedicated stairlift grant, but the Madison County Senior Center (280 W. High St., London) can connect you with the COAAA for PASSPORT screening and can point you toward the USDA Section 504 Home Repair program, which offers grants up to $10,000 for seniors 62+ in rural areas for home accessibility modifications. Much of Madison County qualifies as rural under the USDA definition. The Senior Center staff can also help with the HISA application if you're a veteran.

Yes. The USDA Section 504 Home Repair program offers grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income homeowners 62 and older in rural areas — and most of Madison County qualifies. You apply through the USDA Rural Development office serving Madison County. Many London families also use our financing option ($79/month) to spread the cost over time. For disabled adults under 60, Ohio's Home Care Waiver and the Department of Developmental Disabilities both offer home-modification benefits that can cover stairlifts, depending on care level and income.