Expert Stairlift Installation in Morgantown, WV

A straight stairlift installs in about 3 hours. Curved lifts take 4–5 hours because the custom rail needs careful alignment. Outdoor installs run 3–4 hours. Platform lifts take about 5 hours. We work around your schedule — same-week installation is typical in Morgantown. The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall, so there's no drywall damage and no construction crew. You'll be riding the lift the same day we arrive.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall, not the banister. When removed, the bolt holes are small and fill easily with wood putty. We've installed in South Park Victorians, Greenmont frame houses, and Woodburn Craftsman homes without damaging original woodwork. The rail sits about 4 inches above the tread nosing and 12 inches from the wall. It doesn't touch the banister or the wall at any point.

Yes. Many Greenmont homes built between 1901 and 1925 have staircases under 32 inches wide. The compact Bruno Elan model fits stairs as narrow as 28 inches. The seat and armrests fold up when not in use, leaving about 18 inches of clear walking space. If you're concerned about width, Luis will measure during the assessment — there's no charge and no obligation.

Yes. Every lift we install has a 4Ah DC battery backup that runs the lift for about 6 hours of normal use during a power outage. The battery charges while the lift is plugged in and kicks in automatically when power cuts. Morgantown gets winter storms that knock out electricity for hours at a time — the battery covers those stretches. No one gets stranded between floors.

Yes, through the HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Service-connected veterans receive up to $6,800. Non-service-connected veterans receive up to $2,000. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, never repaid. The application is VA Form 10-0103, submitted through the Morgantown VA Clinic at 1657 West Run Road in Morgantown or the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center at 1 Medical Center Drive in Clarksburg (about 36 miles southwest). We help you complete the paperwork during your assessment.

The ADW is a 1915(c) HCBS Medicaid waiver for West Virginia seniors and adults with disabilities at risk of nursing home placement. If you qualify, home modifications — including stairlifts — are covered as a waiver service. The process starts with a functional assessment through the WV Bureau for Medical Services. Wait-lists apply, but once enrolled, the waiver covers the full cost of a medically necessary stairlift. We coordinate with your case manager on the required documentation.

It's a grant of up to $3,000 for West Virginia residents age 60+ who need home modifications to stay safely in their house. It covers stairlifts, wheelchair ramps, bathroom grab bars, and widening doorways. You apply through the WV Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). The grant is need-based — you demonstrate that the modification is necessary for independent living. We provide the equipment quote and spec sheet required for the application.

Yes. Financing is available from $79/month through our partner lenders. There's no prepayment penalty and terms range from 12 to 60 months. Most families in Morgantown use financing even when they could pay cash — it keeps other savings intact. The application takes about 10 minutes and you get an answer the same day. We discuss this option at the assessment; there's no credit check until you decide to move forward.