Expert Stairlift Installation in Milton, GA

A straight stairlift install takes about 3 hours from arrival to cleanup. Curved lifts take longer — typically 4 to 6 hours — because the custom rail needs precise alignment. An outdoor unit takes about 3 to 4 hours. The inclined platform lift for wheelchair users takes a full day because the rail requires additional bracing. In all cases, we're in and out the same day, and the stairs are fully usable the whole time.

The rail bolts directly to the stair treads, not the wall. If you have hardwood treads — common in Milton's higher-end homes in The Manor and Crooked Creek — we use fasteners sized for the tread thickness. The drywall stays intact. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes in the treads are small and can be filled with wood putty. The chair itself plugs into a standard wall outlet near the stairs.

No. Stairlifts are considered accessibility equipment, not structural modifications. They fall under the Fair Housing Act's reasonable accommodation provisions (42 USC 3604(f)(3)(A)). In Milton and across Fulton County, no permit is required. The lift attaches to the existing staircase and can be removed without altering the home's structure.

Yes. Some of the older homes in Crabapple and along Birmingham Road have staircases as narrow as 28 to 30 inches. We use a slim-rail model that keeps the folded seat within about 12 inches of the wall, leaving enough clearance for walking. The seat, armrests, and footrest all fold up when not in use. At the assessment, Luis checks the width at the narrowest point — typically the turns or the top landing.

The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers stairlift installation for qualifying veterans. Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800; non-service-connected veterans can receive up to $2,000. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, and never needs to be repaid. Milton veterans are served by the Atlanta VA Health Care System — the main facility is the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center at 1670 Clairmont Road in Decatur. Your VA primary care provider writes the medical necessity statement, and we help with the application paperwork at the home assessment.

Georgia's Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) covers home modifications including stairlifts for eligible recipients, with a $10,000 lifetime cap for home modifications. To qualify, the applicant must be Medicaid-eligible and assessed as needing nursing-home level of care. Services are provided as an alternative to institutional placement. Contact the Fulton County Department of Family and Children Services or the Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging for an eligibility screening.

Yes. The USDA Section 504 Home Repair program provides grants of up to $10,000 to very-low-income homeowners aged 62 and older to remove health and safety hazards — stairlifts qualify. The program is administered through USDA Rural Development. Because parts of Milton retain a rural character, some properties may qualify. There's also Georgia's EDWP, which covers stairlifts under its $10,000 home modification cap for Medicaid-eligible seniors.

We offer financing starting at $79/month with approved credit. The application takes about 10 minutes and you get a decision the same day. There's no prepayment penalty. For veterans, the HISA grant covers a significant portion — up to $6,800 for service-connected — and financing can cover the remainder. We walk through all the payment options at the home assessment so you know exactly what you're paying before you sign anything.