How long does installation take?

Straight rails take 3 to 4 hours, curved rails 5 to 6 hours, outdoor lifts about 4 hours, and platform lifts a full day. Most North Shore straight installs are finished the same day.

Can you install on narrow cottage staircases near Scruggs?

Yes. Our slim-rail straight model fits stairs as narrow as 28 inches, and the folding seat, armrests, and footrest leave room for family to pass. We confirm clearance at the free assessment.

Do you service dock or boathouse stairs at Smith Mountain Lake?

We evaluate each one. Our outdoor lifts are IP55-rated for humidity, but stairs directly exposed to lake spray or seasonal flooding may need a ramp or a vertical platform lift instead. We assess this during the in-home visit.

Do you serve all of Franklin County?

Yes. We cover North Shore, Waverly, Scruggs, Penhook, Union Hall, Glade Hill, Wirtz, Hardy, and the rural routes, plus parts of Bedford County, Pittsylvania County, and the Roanoke Valley. No travel fees in the service area.

Your Licensed North Shore Stairlift Specialists

Expert Stairlift Installation in North Shore, VA

Name: All American Stairlifts — North Shore
Address: North Shore, VA, 24121, US
Telephone: (800) 965-0350
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On the Franklin County shore of Smith Mountain Lake, we fit straight, curved, outdoor, and platform stairlifts for lakefront homes and older cottages alike. Book a free in-home assessment this week.

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Straight Stairlift

Most common · From $2,800

Fits oak-tread staircases in Waverly lakefront homes and the narrow 29-inch stairs of older Scruggs cottages. Bolts to treads without wall drilling and folds away when not in use.

Starting at $3,150 installed

What's Included

Battery backup for power outages
Swivel seat with safety lock
Two wireless remote controls
Soft start and soft stop motion
Fold-up seat, arms, and footrest
10-year motor & gearbox warranty

Compared to Alternatives

vs Curved: 3x less expensive and installed in one visit. vs Home elevator: 10-15x less cost and no construction. vs Moving bedroom downstairs: Keeps your home exactly as it is.

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Your Personal North Shore Stairlift Specialist

When you call All American Stairlifts, you'll speak directly with a licensed installer who lives and works in Franklin, VA.

Luis Ramírez, North Shore stairlift specialist serving Franklin County homeowners for 15+ years

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Meet Your Expert

Luis Ramírez

North Shore Stairlift Specialist · 15+ years of experience

(800) 965-0350 [email protected]

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Mon to Fri 8 am to 6 pm

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Licensed Virginia state contractor
24h Average install time
1,500+ North Shore installations
4.74 Average rating
$0 Consultation fee
15+ Years serving Franklin

Our Coverage Area

Stairlift Service Across Franklin County

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Franklin County, VA

We serve the North Shore of Smith Mountain Lake across Franklin County. Waverly has three-story lakefront homes where curved rails wrap around stone hearths, while the older cottages along Route 616 near Scruggs run as narrow as 29 inches and need a slim-rail straight lift. Penhook and Union Hall add walkout-basement layouts with long oak rises, and homes in Glade Hill, Wirtz, and Hardy often pair carpeted split-level stairs with deck and porch entries that call for a weather-sealed outdoor lift. Every home gets a free measure before we quote.

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Real Projects

Recent Stairlift Installations in North Shore

Every home is different. Here are six recent installs from Franklin County. Tap any project to see the full gallery, tech specs, and the story behind it.

Homeowners We've Helped in North Shore

Hear It From Your North Shore Neighbors

How stairlift projects tend to go for homeowners in North Shore. Drag to scroll, or use the arrows and dots below.

Luis came out to our Waverly home on a Tuesday and had the straight rail installed by Thursday afternoon. Our oak staircase has a tight bottom landing, but he measured it perfectly on site. My husband hasn't missed his morning coffee on the deck since.

Our cottage off Route 616 has narrow 1960s stairs. Luis showed us the slim-rail straight model that actually fits and mounted it the same week. Three-hour install, and not a mark on the drywall.

We have a curved staircase with a 180-degree turn at the landing. Luis did a one-hour laser measurement, the custom rail came back in about two weeks, and the install was meticulous. My mother-in-law uses the upstairs guest suite on her own now.

We needed an outdoor lift for steep porch stairs. The weather-sealed model handled the January freeze-thaw without a hitch, and Luis anchored the rail to the stone pavers, not the house, so the brickwork stayed intact.

Carpeted stairs down to our lower family room, four-hour install, and the seat color was matched to the beige carpet. Luis walked my dad through every control and even called three days later to follow up.

My wife uses a wheelchair and needed a platform lift for a straight staircase. Luis explained the inclined versus vertical options clearly and had it in within ten days, with yellow safety edges and battery backup. The VA HISA grant covered most of it.

By the Numbers

North Shore homeowners have trusted us for 15 years. Here's what that looks like.

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Straight Stairlift, Standard Use

Estimated: $3,150 – $6,150

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Stair type

Straight Curved Outdoor

Stair length 14 ft

Add-on features

Power swivel seat +$500 Remote controls +$200 Extended battery +$360 Heavy-duty upgrade +$1,060 Folding rail +$670 Seat belt upgrade +$130

Why a Stairlift Wins

The Real Cost of Aging in Place in North Shore

Compare your options honestly. A stairlift is the only choice that keeps you in the home you love, at a fraction of every alternative.

Your option	Upfront cost	10-year total
Stairlift Installation Best value Professional install by All American Stairlifts, North Shore VA	$3,150 – $16,800 One-time	$3,150 – $16,800 Lifetime use
Moving to a single-story home Selling, buying, closing, moving costs in the Franklin market	$50,000+ Plus relocation stress	$50,000+ Loss of community ties
Assisted living facility Franklin County average, private room	$4,500/mo Recurring	$540,000 And rising annually
In-home caregiver (8 hrs/day) Licensed home health aide, Florida market rates	$6,000/mo Recurring	$730,000+ Before wage increases
Home elevator installation Requires shaft construction, permits, months of work	$25,000 to $50,000 Plus renovation	$28,000 to $55,000 Includes maintenance

Sources: AARP Cost of Care Survey 2025, Genworth Cost of Care Study, and Virginia Department of Elder Affairs. Figures reflect North Shore metro averages.

Ways to pay less, or nothing

Most North Shore homeowners qualify for at least one of these programs. We help you apply at no cost.

Grant

VA HISA Grant

Up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and their surviving spouses. One-time, tax-free, no repayment.

Eligibility: Veterans & surviving spouses

Waiver

Virginia Medicaid Waiver

Home & Community-Based Services Waiver may cover up to 100% of installation for income-qualified residents.

Eligibility: Medicaid + medical need

Tax deduction

IRS Medical Deduction

With a doctor's letter of medical necessity, the full cost is deductible on Schedule A as a qualified medical expense.

Eligibility: Taxpayers who itemize

Loan

Financing from $88/mo

0% and low-APR plans through our lending partners. Soft credit pull, instant approval, no prepayment penalty.

Eligibility: All homeowners

Not sure which applies? Our local specialist will walk you through every program you might qualify for during your free home assessment. Get started here →

Common Questions

Everything North Shore Homeowners Actually Ask

Straight answers about cost, installation, and funding, no sales fluff. Browse by topic or call us if you have a question that isn't here.

What does a stairlift cost in North Shore?

Straight rails start at $2,800 installed, curved custom-bent rails from $9,000, outdoor weatherproof models from $4,000, and heavy-duty 600-lb models from $5,050. There are no hidden travel fees anywhere in Franklin County.

Are there extra costs for unusual staircases?

No. The same rates apply to multi-story lakefront homes, steep grades, stone or tile treads, and narrow widths. Curved rails cost more only because each one is custom-fabricated after we measure.

Does Medicare cover stairlifts near Smith Mountain Lake?

Medicare Part B generally does not, because stairlifts are classified as home modifications rather than durable medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage plans include home-accessibility benefits, and private long-term-care policies sometimes help, so it is worth checking your plan.

How do North Shore prices compare to Roanoke or Lynchburg?

Pricing is identical sitewide: $2,800 for straight and $9,000 for curved. What changes is the home itself, and lakefront properties often have unique geometry we address during the free assessment with no surcharge.

Does the VA HISA grant cover stairlifts for North Shore veterans?

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for service-connected conditions and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected, and stairlifts qualify as medically necessary home modifications. It is processed through Salem VA Medical Center Prosthetics (1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153). The benefit is one-time, tax-free, and never repaid.

Does Virginia Medicaid cover stairlifts?

Yes. Virginia's Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver covers environmental modifications, including stairlifts, when medically necessary to prevent nursing-facility placement. The environmental-modification limit is $5,000 per State Fiscal Year, and your CCC Plus care coordinator must approve the work before installation. We provide the assessment documentation and an itemized quote for that approval.

What is the Virginia Livable Home Tax Credit?

It offers state tax credits for accessibility work: up to $6,500 toward purchasing a new accessible residence, or up to 50% of retrofit costs for an existing home. Stairlifts qualify. It is claimed on your Virginia return at tax time rather than as an upfront rebate, and we provide the documentation you need to file.

Are there Franklin County programs that help?

Franklin County has no dedicated home-modification grant of its own, but the statewide Virginia Housing accessibility programs assist income-qualified homeowners, generally at or below 80% of area median income. The Roanoke-area disability resource center can serve as a regional application contact. Financing from $79/month is also available.

Still Researching?

Go deeper before you decide

These are the three guides our North Shore customers read most often before booking. Written by our installers, not marketers.

Buyer's guide

How to choose the right stairlift in Virginia

Straight vs curved, standard vs heavy-duty, indoor vs outdoor. A read that saves you from buying the wrong model.

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Cost breakdown

Real stairlift prices, with no marketing fluff

What a stairlift really costs, line by line: installation, rail, seat, add-ons, and the price hacks installers won't tell you.

9 min read Read guide →

Funding

Every way to pay less for a stairlift

VA HISA, Medicaid waivers, IRS medical deduction, state grants, and 0% financing, with the actual forms you need.

18 min read Read guide →

Browse all guides → Or skip the reading and get a quote

Meet Your North Shore Specialist

Before you book a call, read what Luis says.

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Luis Ramírez

North Shore Stairlift Specialist · 15+ yrs

1,500+: Installs since 2008
40+: North Shore condo boards
4.74★: Local rating
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A word from Luis

I've installed stairlifts in well over 200 Smith Mountain Lake homes, and no two are alike. One side of Route 616 has 29-inch cottages from the 1960s; a mile up in Waverly sits a three-story waterfront with a curved staircase around a stone hearth. I do every assessment myself, because what works in one North Shore home won't work in the next.
I measure, ask how often the lift will be used, and never recommend a rail that costs more than it has to. Most families call after a fall. The install takes one morning, bolts to the treads instead of the walls, and you ride it the same day. Call the office and I'll be out within 48 hours.

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Smith Mountain Lake homes are as varied as the families in them: narrow 1960s cottages near Scruggs, three-story waterfronts in Waverly, walkout basements in Penhook. We size each rail to your exact stairs, install in a single morning, and bolt to the treads so your walls stay intact.

Straight lifts start at $2,800, with curved, outdoor, and platform options available. VA HISA, Virginia's CCC Plus Waiver, and the Livable Home Tax Credit may help cover the cost, and financing starts at $79/month. Call (800) 965-0350 for a free in-home assessment.

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Nearby cities we also serve

Waverly — straight rail on oak lakefront treads

Penhook — curved rail around a stone hearth

Scruggs — compact slim rail in a 1972 cottage

Union Hall — weather-sealed lift on a stone porch

Glade Hill — carpeted split-level staircase

Hardy — indoor wheelchair platform lift

What type of staircase do you have?

Who will be using the stairlift?

How soon do you need it installed?

Almost done: how can we reach you?

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Stair type

Stair length 14 ft

Add-on features

VA HISA Grant

Virginia Medicaid Waiver

IRS Medical Deduction

Financing from $88/mo

How to choose the right stairlift in Virginia

Real stairlift prices, with no marketing fluff

Every way to pay less for a stairlift

Luis Ramírez

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Free home assessment

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