Expert Stairlift Installation in Montgomeryville, PA

Most straight stairlift installs take about 3 hours from arrival to final test. Curved lifts take longer — typically 4 to 5 hours — because the custom rail needs careful alignment at each turn. We mount the rail to the stair treads, not the wall, so your drywall stays intact. You can use the lift the same day.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes in the treads are small and easy to fill. We do not cut into walls, run new electrical lines, or modify the structure of your home. The lift plugs into a standard 120V outlet near the stairs.

Yes. The slim-rail models we use fold to less than 13 inches from the wall when the seat is up, which clears even the 32-inch-wide staircases common in the Autumn Woods semi-detached homes built circa 1980. The footrest and armrests also fold, so other family members can walk the stairs normally.

Every stairlift we install has a built-in battery backup. The DC motor runs on two maintenance-free batteries that charge continuously while the lift is parked at a charge point. During a power outage — not uncommon during southeastern Pennsylvania ice storms and nor'easters — the lift runs for about 20–30 round trips before needing a recharge.

Yes, through the HISA grant. Veterans with a service-connected disability can receive up to $6,800. Non-service-connected veterans can get up to $2,000. It's a one-time, tax-free grant — never repaid. The nearest VA facility for the HISA medical-necessity evaluation is the Norristown VA Clinic (CBOC) at 2495 General Armistead Avenue, Norristown, PA 19403, about 12 miles south. Its parent facility is the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center at 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, which also processes HISA applications.

Yes, through the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver — Pennsylvania's managed care HCBS program that consolidated the former Independence, CommCare, and Aging Waivers. CHC covers home modifications including stairlifts for participants who require long-term services and supports. You must be a Pennsylvania resident eligible for Medicaid, and the stairlift must be medically necessary to remain in your home. Contact the Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services to start the assessment process.

The OPTIONS Program, run by the PA Department of Aging, serves residents 60 and older who want to stay in their homes. It can fund home modifications — including stairlifts — when assessed as necessary by a care manager. Eligibility is based on functional need, not income. Call the Montgomery County Aging and Adult Services office to request a care-manager assessment. The program does not have a fixed dollar cap per modification; each case is evaluated individually.

Montgomery County has periodically offered Home Repair programs that include accessibility modifications, though application windows open and close. As of 2026, you should check the county's official website for current availability. Separately, the PA Accessible Housing Grant through the Keystone Communities Program provides home modifications for eligible individuals with disabilities. Our team can help you identify which programs are accepting applications when you call.