Expert Stairlift Installation in Marshall, MN

A straight stairlift install takes about 3 hours from arrival to clean-up. Curved installs, which require a pre-fabricated rail custom-bent to your staircase, take closer to 4–5 hours on install day — the laser measurement happens at a separate appointment about 2–3 weeks earlier. We bolt the rail to the stair treads, not the wall, so there's no drywall repair, no painting, and no mess afterward.

Yes. Many of the century-old colonials in Marshall's Downtown Historic District have staircases as narrow as 28–30 inches. Our standard stairlift rail sits about 11 inches from the wall, and the seat and footrest fold up when not in use, clearing about 16–18 inches of walkway. For stairs narrower than 28 inches, we can use the perch-seat option, which takes up less space. Luis measures everything at the assessment and tells you exactly what'll fit.

No. All our stairlifts run on DC power from a battery that charges off a standard wall outlet — the same kind you plug a lamp into. We run a thin cable along the rail to the nearest outlet, usually within 6 feet of the top or bottom of the stairs. No electrician visit, no panel work, no permits for electrical. The battery also runs the lift for about 6 hours during a power outage, which matters in Marshall when a winter storm knocks out the lines.

Outdoor installs here get the full weatherproof package: IP55-rated sealed motor housing, corrosion-resistant wiring harness, rust-proof aluminum rail with a UV-stabilized cover, and a seat upholstery that won't crack at -10°F. The rail bolts to concrete or stone steps — common on Marshall porch entries — with stainless steel anchors. We install year-round as long as the steps are clear of ice on install day. The lift handles snow, freeze-thaw, and the full January-to-March cold without a problem.

The HISA grant provides up to $6,800 for veterans with a service-connected disability, or $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, never repaid. The Lyle C. Pearson VA Clinic in Mankato (1400 Madison Ave, Suite 502, about 100 miles east) processes the application. You'll need a medical-necessity statement from your VA primary care provider and a quote from us. The Lyon County Veteran Services office on West Main Street in Marshall can help with the paperwork — reach them at (507) 537-6729.

Minnesota's Elderly Waiver (EW) covers stairlifts under the Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) benefit, with an annual limit of $21,722 per waiver plan year (as of January 2026). The benefit is CPI-indexed, not a lifetime cap — you can access it again in future years for additional modifications. To qualify, you must be 65 or older, meet the nursing-home level of care threshold, and meet income and asset limits. Start with Southwest Health and Human Services at 607 West Main Street in Marshall (507-537-6713) for a long-term care consultation.

Lyon County doesn't have a standalone home-modification grant, but residents can access the statewide Elderly Waiver program through SW Health and Human Services at 607 West Main Street. There's also the STAR Program (Minnesota's Assistive Technology Program) which can fund home-modification assessments and occasionally the equipment itself for qualifying residents. The Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 can walk you through every program you might qualify for based on your specific situation.

We offer financing from $79/month through a third-party provider, with terms up to 60 months. There's no prepayment penalty, and most applicants get a decision within 15 minutes. For Marshall homeowners who don't qualify for the Elderly Waiver or VA HISA grant, financing is the most common path — it breaks a straight-lift purchase into a monthly payment smaller than most car insurance bills.