Expert Stairlift Installation in Myrtle Grove, NC

A straight lift takes about three hours from arrival to test ride. Curved lifts need two visits: one 60-minute laser measurement, then a four-hour install about 10 days later once the custom rail is fabricated. Outdoor lifts run about three hours. The rail bolts to the stair treads — we don't cut into your walls, we don't rewire anything. The lift plugs into a standard wall outlet. Most Myrtle Grove installs happen between 8am and noon.

No. The rail mounts to the stair treads with five bolts per bracket — not to the wall, not to the drywall. For historic homes in the Masonboro Sound district, this is critical — there's no structural alteration, no wall penetration, and nothing that triggers a historic-commission review. When the lift is removed, the bolt holes in the treads can be filled with wood putty and refinished. The drywall stays untouched.

Every lift we install in Myrtle Grove comes with a 4Ah DC battery backup. When the power cuts during a storm, the battery takes over automatically — no switch to flip, no reset needed. It runs the lift for about six hours of continuous use, which is more than enough for a typical coastal outage. The lift also works manually: if the battery drains before power returns, you can still ride up and down at a slower speed on residual charge.

Yes. Our standard straight rail fits stairs as narrow as 28 inches. The seat folds up when not in use, leaving about 20 inches of clearance for others to walk past. For the narrower staircases common in pre-1990 Myrtle Grove builds — like the split-levels off Carolina Beach Road and the older homes in Brenwyck and Old Chimney — we bring a slim-rail option that keeps the folded profile tight against the wall.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans rated 50% or higher. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never repaid. Myrtle Grove veterans apply through the Wilmington VA Clinic at 1705 Gardner Drive (part of the Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System). You'll need a VA physician's prescription stating the stairlift is medically necessary. Luis walks you through the application during your assessment.

Yes — through the CAP/DA waiver (Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults). CAP/DA is a Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver for adults 65+ and disabled adults at risk of nursing home placement. Home modifications including stairlifts are covered services under the waiver. Eligibility requires a nursing-facility level of care and Medicaid enrollment. Contact the New Hanover County Department of Social Services to start a CAP/DA application — there is a case management agency that handles the assessment and service authorization.

Yes. The NC Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) funds minor home repairs and modifications for New Hanover County residents 60 and older. Services are provided through the local Area Agency on Aging and include accessibility modifications like grab bars, ramps, and stairlifts. Income-eligible seniors can also apply for the NC Housing Finance Agency's Urgent Repair Program for emergency home modifications. The New Hanover County Senior Resource Center on South College Road can help with applications.

Beyond the HISA grant, New Hanover County Veteran Services helps local veterans apply for VA benefits including the SHA grant (Specially Adapted Housing) for more extensive modifications, and SAH grants up to $117,000 for qualifying veterans with specific service-connected disabilities. The Wilmington VA Clinic at 1705 Gardner Drive also has a social worker who can connect veterans to transportation assistance, caregiver support, and additional home-modification funding sources. Luis works with the New Hanover County VSO regularly and can connect you.