Expert Stairlift Installation in North Salt Lake, UT

A straight stairlift installs in about three hours. Curved rails — which require a laser measurement session and three weeks for fabrication — install in five to seven hours on the second visit. Outdoor units take about four hours. We bolt the rail directly to the stair treads — not the wall — so there is no drywall dust, no painting, and no electrician. The stairlift plugs into a standard outlet near the stairs.

No. The rail bolts to the treads with five to seven anchors per flight. When the rail is removed — if you ever need to — the bolt holes in the treads can be filled with wood putty or epoxy. No wall anchors, no drywall repair. For tile or stone treads common in older North Salt Lake homes, we use a specialty bit that drills cleanly without cracking the tile.

Yes. Our stairlifts fit staircases as narrow as 28 inches wide. The seat, armrests, and footrest all fold up when not in use, leaving about 18 inches of passable width. This is a common concern in Val Verda West and older North Salt Lake neighborhoods where staircases were built tighter than modern code allows. We measure everything at the free assessment and tell you honestly if it will fit.

No. A residential stairlift is not a structural modification — it bolts to the treads, not the framing — and does not require a building permit in Davis County. It is classified as a mobility aid, the same category as a grab bar or ramp. Your HOA may need notification if you are in a planned community like Foxboro, but we have never had one deny a stairlift installation.

Yes, through the HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Veterans with service-connected disabilities can receive up to $6,800. Those with non-service-connected disabilities rated at 50% or higher can receive up to $2,000. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never repaid. You need a prescription from a VA doctor stating the stairlift is medically necessary. The nearest VA facility is the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center at 500 Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City — about 10 miles south of North Salt Lake. We help with the HISA paperwork at your assessment.

Yes, through the Utah Aging Waiver — officially called the Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or Older. This program covers environmental accessibility adaptations, including stairlifts, up to $5,000 per adaptation. You must meet nursing-home level of care criteria, meaning you need assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or mobility. The assessment goes through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. There is often a waiting list. We can connect you with a Davis County caseworker to start the process.

Beyond VA and Medicaid, the USDA Section 504 Home Repair program provides grants of up to $10,000 for very-low-income homeowners age 62 and older to remove health and safety hazards — and a stairlift qualifies. The Utah New Choices Waiver, the second Medicaid waiver covering home modifications, helps individuals transitioning out of nursing homes. Also, wartime veterans or their surviving spouses may qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance pension, which provides up to $2,295 per month that can be put toward home modifications. We walk you through which programs fit your situation at the free assessment.

Call us for a free in-home assessment. Luis will measure your stairs, give you a firm quote, and — if you are a veteran, on Medicaid, or a low-income senior — he will explain exactly which funding programs you may qualify for and which forms you need. For the HISA grant, we help you get the VA prescription and submit the application. For the Aging Waiver, we refer you to a Utah DHHS caseworker in Davis County. There is no charge for the funding consultation — it is part of the assessment.