Expert Stairlift Installation in Okemos, MI

A straight stairlift installs in 3–4 hours — one morning, start to finish. Curved lifts take a full day, after the custom rail arrives (typically 3 weeks post-measurement). We install year-round in Okemos, including winter. Our crew works out of the Lansing area, so we're typically at your door within 5–7 business days of your order.

Yes — most of our Okemos installs are in homes built between the 1960s and 1990s. Briarwood colonials from the 1970s, Chippewa Hills split-levels, and Ottawa Hills two-story builds all have standard dimensional lumber framing. The rail bolts through the treads into the stringers underneath. Even an unusual layout — like the Frank Lloyd Wright Goetsch-Winckler Usonian house on Hulett Road — is manageable with a site visit first.

We carry slim-profile rails that fit staircases as narrow as 28 inches. The Coyote Creek condos and some older Cape Cods in Chippewa Hills have tighter staircases, and we spec the compact rail for those. The seat folds up when not in use and the rail sits close to the wall — the remaining walking width is typically 18–20 inches, enough for other household members.

Yes. Our outdoor lifts are IP55-rated with corrosion-resistant sealed motors, UV-stabilized seat covers, and weather-sealed rail coatings. We've installed them on porches in Ottawa Hills and entry steps throughout the township — they handle heavy snow, freezing rain, and the freeze-thaw cycles common in mid-Michigan winters. The 4Ah battery backup runs through a typical winter power outage.

Yes — the VA HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans with a disability rating. It's a one-time, tax-free grant that never has to be repaid. Okemos veterans can get their HISA prescription through the Lansing VA Clinic at 5656 South Cedar Street, about 15 minutes from central Okemos. We help with the paperwork at the assessment.

Yes. Michigan's MI Choice Waiver Program — the statewide HCBS waiver for elderly and disabled residents — covers stairlifts as an environmental accessibility adaptation when included in the participant's care plan. You must qualify for nursing-home level of care but choose to remain at home. Ingham County residents apply through the local MI Choice waiver agency. We can connect you with the right agency contact during your assessment.

Beyond MI Choice, Michigan's MI Health Link program — available in Ingham County for dual-eligible Medicare/Medicaid recipients — also covers home modifications. The Michigan Assistive Technology Program sometimes provides funding or low-interest loans for accessibility equipment. For veterans outside VA eligibility, the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund offers emergency grants that can sometimes apply to home accessibility needs. We walk through all applicable programs at the free in-home assessment.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover stairlifts — they're classified as home modifications, not durable medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) do offer home modification benefits, though coverage varies by plan. We recommend calling your Advantage plan provider directly and asking about 'home accessibility adaptations.' Our team can provide the documentation your plan requires, including the physician's necessity letter and the equipment specification sheet.