Expert Stairlift Installation in Nolensville, TN

A straight rail install takes about 3 hours from arrival to cleanup. Curved rail installs take a full morning — usually 4 to 5 hours — because the rail sections need to be assembled and aligned at each turn. Outdoor installs on porch steps take 2 to 3 hours. Platform lifts take 4 to 6 hours. In every case, we bolt the rail to the stair treads, not the wall, so there's no drywall work and no need for a contractor.

No. The rail bolts directly into the stair treads — not into the wall, not into the drywall, and not into the studs behind the wall. When the rail is eventually removed, you're left with small bolt holes in the treads that are easy to fill. For Nolensville homes with hardwood, oak, stone, or carpeted treads, the mounting system is the same. We never drill into walls or railings.

Yes. Nolensville's historic homes — particularly those along Nolensville Road and near the Mill Creek district — often have staircases that are narrower than the 36-inch minimum in modern builds. We carry slim-rail models that work on stairs as narrow as 28 inches. The seat folds up when not in use, so other family members can still walk the stairs comfortably. Luis will measure the width during the free assessment and tell you which model fits.

No. A residential stairlift — whether straight, curved, or outdoor — does not require a building permit in Nolensville or unincorporated Williamson County. It's classified as a home accessibility device, not a structural modification. The Town of Nolensville building codes department does not require an inspection for stairlift installations.

Yes — through the HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Veterans with service-connected disabilities can receive up to $6,800. Non-service-connected veterans rated 50% or higher can receive up to $2,000. To apply, you need a prescription from a VA physician and a completed HISA application. Nolensville veterans typically use the Nashville VA Medical Center at 1310 24th Avenue South in Nashville (about 16 miles north) or the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center at 3400 Lebanon Pike in Murfreesboro (about 25 miles southeast).

TennCare's CHOICES program — Tennessee's Medicaid managed long-term care program for adults 65 and older and adults with physical disabilities — covers home modifications, including stairlifts, when they're deemed medically necessary to keep a participant in their home rather than a nursing facility. Approval goes through the participant's managed care organization (MCO). It's not automatic — you need a functional assessment and a recommendation from your care coordinator. When approved, CHOICES can cover the full cost.

OPTIONS is Tennessee's state-funded program for seniors and adults with disabilities who don't qualify for TennCare CHOICES. It covers home modifications on a case-by-case basis, though there may be a cost share depending on income. OPTIONS is administered through the Greater Nashville Regional Council, your local Area Agency on Aging and Disability. The program can cover stairlift installation when it prevents nursing home placement.

Beyond CHOICES, OPTIONS, and the VA HISA grant, a few other options exist. The Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP) provides low-interest loans for home accessibility equipment. Some Nolensville homeowners with long-term care insurance have policies that cover stairlifts — check your policy for 'home modification' or 'durable medical equipment' language. We also offer $79/month financing that doesn't require any grant paperwork. Luis covers all of this during the free assessment.