Expert Stairlift Installation in New London, WI

A standard straight-rail install takes about 3 hours from arrival to final test. Curved installs run 4–6 hours depending on the number of turns and landings. We schedule most New London jobs within the same week as the in-home assessment — the curved rail ships from our Wisconsin fabricator in 5–7 business days, and we install the day it arrives.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads, not the wall — your drywall and trim stay intact. On hardwood treads common in New London's older homes, we use a precise mounting plate that leaves two small bolt holes per tread. The lift parks at the bottom or top landing and doesn't drag across flooring. After removal, the only trace is a few bolt holes in the treads that can be filled easily.

Yes — about half our New London installs are on carpeted stairs, especially in the 1970s–1990s homes near Hatten Park and along Oshkosh Street. The rail bolts through the carpet into the tread beneath. The carpet fibers compress around the mount, and the install looks clean when finished. We also install on hardwood, tile, stone, and vinyl treads.

Yes. In homes built between 1880 and 1930 — concentrated along Water Street, Beacon Avenue, and near downtown — stair widths can run as narrow as 28 inches. Our standard rail fits staircases down to 28 inches wide. The seat and armrests fold up when not in use, leaving about 18 inches of walkway clearance. For tighter configurations, we spec a narrower seat pan that recovers an extra 2–3 inches. Luis checks the width during the free in-home assessment.

Yes — through the VA's HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800; non-service-connected veterans up to $2,000. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never repaid. New London veterans can initiate a HISA application through the John H. Bradley VA Outpatient Clinic at 10 Tri-Park Way in Appleton (about 20 miles away, 920-831-0070) or the Milo C. Huempfner VA Outpatient Clinic at 2851 University Avenue in Green Bay. We help you complete the paperwork at your in-home assessment.

Wisconsin's Family Care and IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) programs both cover Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) — the category that includes stairlifts — for eligible members. These are Medicaid long-term-care programs for seniors and adults with disabilities who meet nursing-home-level-of-care criteria. There's no one-size-fits-all dollar cap; the amount is determined through your individual care plan and budget. The Waupaca County ADRC at 811 Harding Street in Waupaca (715-258-6400) is the starting point to determine eligibility.

Wisconsin doesn't have a single statewide home-modification grant, but the WisLoan program (through WisTech, Wisconsin's assistive-technology program) offers low-interest loans for home modifications — including stairlifts — to state residents of any age who have a disability. Loan terms are flexible and based on ability to repay, not credit score. Additionally, some long-term-care insurance policies cover stairlifts when prescribed by a physician. We can help you check your policy language during the assessment.

Yes, and many families do exactly that. A common path: a HISA grant covers part of the cost, Family Care or IRIS covers additional home-modification benefit through the EAA budget, and financing at $79/month bridges the remainder. Each program has its own approval process, so we recommend starting early — the HISA application typically takes 4–6 weeks through the Appleton VA clinic. We handle the product quote and spec sheet every funding source needs, at no charge.