Expert Stairlift Installation in New Braunfels, TX

Straight rails take 2–4 hours on-site. Curved rails require 10–14 days for fabrication, but installation day usually takes under 5 hours. Indoor wheelchair platform lifts run about a full day. No overnight workers, no multi-day disruption.

No. The rail bolts into stair treads only — never touches walls, banisters, limestone, or century-old millwork. When removed, you’re left with pilot holes in treads only, not spindles or walls.

No. Texas follows IRC, classifying stairlifts as equipment bolted to existing treads, not structural modification. The City of New Braunfels Historic Landmark Commission only reviews exterior modifications in four historic districts. Interior installs are outside their jurisdiction. Outdoor lifts on contributing structures require review application, handled at no charge.

Every unit ships with three Hill Country upgrades as standard: high-heat lubricant rated to 140°F operating temperature, UV-stabilized seat upholstery rated for 2,000+ hours of direct sun, and heat-rated battery. These are baseline specs, not add-ons.

Yes, through the STAR+PLUS Home and Community-Based Services waiver, administered by Texas Health and Human Services Commission through managed care organizations. Stairlifts qualify as minor home modifications. Eligibility requires Texas residency, age 65+ or adult disability, Medicaid-eligible income, and assessment at nursing-facility level of care. Entry point is calling HHSC at 1-800-964-2777.

The VA HISA grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected disabilities and $2,000 for non-service-connected, paid directly after prescription from VA provider at the New Braunfels VA Clinic on Generations Drive or through South Texas VA Health Care (210-617-5300). Texas also grants 100% disabled veterans full property tax exemption on primary residence. We prefill VA Form 10-0103 and work directly with HISA coordinators.

Texas has no state income tax. But with physician letter of medical necessity, the IRS classifies it as a qualified medical expense under Schedule A, reducing taxable income for itemizing households — typically worth $600–$2,400 back depending on tax bracket.

Yes — three lending partners with 0% APR for qualified buyers and low fixed-rate plans from $79/month. Application is soft credit pull (no score hit), takes 4 minutes, approval usually instant. Many families combine financing with partial HISA grant or IRS deduction to lower monthly payment.