Expert Stairlift Installation in New Hope, MN

Most straight stairlift installs in New Hope take three hours — Luis arrives in the morning, bolts the rail to the treads, mounts the carriage, plugs it into a standard outlet, and tests every safety sensor. Curved lifts take about four hours since the rail comes pre-bent from the factory. The seat folds up when not in use, so the staircase stays walkable.

Yes. We have installed in 1950s ramblers all over Northwood East and West where stair width is often 32 to 36 inches. The rail mounts to the treads on one side, the seat folds up to 14 inches from the wall, and the footrest flips up. You still have a clear walkway. If your stairs are tighter than 29 inches, Luis can bring a perch-seat model that sticks out even less.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads using structural screws — nothing attaches to the drywall, no rewiring, no plumbing work. The carriage runs on a gear rack inside the rail. When the lift is removed, the bolt holes in the treads are small enough to fill with wood putty. Carpet, hardwood, and trim stay intact.

Yes — we use Bruno outdoor lifts rated to IP55, sealed against snow, rain, and ice. The motor is housed in a weatherproof enclosure, the rails are marine-grade, and the controls are sealed. In deep snow, you clear the track with a broom. The lift runs at ten below zero. Freeze-thaw cycles will not affect the rail because it is bolted to concrete or stone treads, not set into the ground.

Yes, through the Minnesota Elderly Waiver (EW) program. For New Hope residents 65 and older who qualify, the EW covers home modifications including stairlifts under the environmental modifications benefit. The annual case-mix budget is approximately $21,722, CPI-indexed — it is not a one-time lifetime cap. A case manager must approve the modification as medically necessary. We help with the paperwork after the home assessment.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never repaid. Luis helps New Hope veterans get the required prescription from their VA primary care provider at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, and we submit the HISA application package to the prosthetics department.

Yes. The Minnesota STAR Program provides assistive-technology loans and device demonstrations, including stairlifts. The Live Well at Home grant program — administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services — funds home-modification services for residents 65 and older at risk of nursing-home placement. We also work with Hennepin County's aging-services programs. Each program has its own eligibility rules, and we walk you through which ones fit your situation.

Beyond Medicaid and VA grants, New Hope homeowners can use long-term-care insurance if their policy covers durable medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota cover a portion of stairlift costs as home-safety modifications. We also offer $79/month financing, and some New Hope families split the cost among adult children. We discuss every option during the free home assessment — no pressure, no hard sell.