Expert Stairlift Installation in Olive Branch, MS

A straight stairlift install in Olive Branch takes about 3 hours from arrival to cleanup. Curved lifts require a one-hour laser measurement first, then the rail is fabricated off-site — usually a 2-3 week turnaround — and the actual install takes about 4 hours. Outdoor units take about 3.5 hours, including weather-sealing the mounting points. Platform lifts run about 5 hours. We schedule around your availability, including Saturdays.

No. The rail bolts directly into the stair treads — not the wall — so drywall stays intact. In Olive Branch homes with oak treads, the bolt holes are small (about 3/8 inch) and filled with a color-matched plug. For carpeted stairs, the rail mounts through the carpet to the plywood structure beneath. If you ever remove the lift, the treads need minor putty work. No structural alterations.

Yes. Older Olive Branch homes, particularly in Old Towne, sometimes have staircases as narrow as 28-30 inches. Standard stairlifts need about 28 inches of clearance. For tighter spaces, we can fold the seat, armrests, and footrest up when not in use — reducing the occupied width to about 14 inches. We measure every staircase during the free assessment and tell you honestly if it will fit.

No. Every stairlift we install in Olive Branch includes a DC motor with a battery backup. During one of the area's frequent spring thunderstorms or the ice storms we get in January, the 4Ah battery runs the lift for roughly 6 hours of normal use — enough to ride up and down 20-30 times. The battery recharges automatically at the top and bottom charging points when power is on.

Yes, through the HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800; non-service-connected veterans up to $2,000. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, and never repaid. The nearest VA facility is the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center at 116 N. Pauline Street in Memphis, about 18 miles away. The Nonconnah Boulevard VA Clinic at 1689 Nonconnah Blvd in Memphis and the Holly Springs VA Clinic at 1700 Crescent Meadows Drive are also nearby.

Yes — through Mississippi's Independent Living (IL) Waiver, a Home and Community-Based Services program. Its environmental accessibility adaptations benefit covers lifts, ramps, and handrails for residents with severe orthopedic or neurological impairments who would otherwise need nursing-facility care. You must be enrolled in Mississippi Medicaid, be 16 or older, and meet the waiver's medical and financial criteria (the asset limit is $4,000 for a single applicant in 2026). Contact the Mississippi Access to Care Center to start the eligibility screening.

Beyond the VA HISA grant and the Medicaid IL Waiver, the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Home Accommodation program funds accessibility modifications for qualifying residents with disabilities. Some Olive Branch homeowners also use long-term care insurance policies that include home-modification riders. We can also set up 0% financing at $79/month through our partner — no prepayment penalty, and approval is typically same-day.

You need a VA primary care provider to write a medical-necessity statement, then submit the HISA application (VA Form 10-0103) through the prosthetic and sensory aids department at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis. The DeSoto County Veterans Service Office at 6569 Highway 305 N in Olive Branch (662-404-6598) can help with the paperwork. Once approved, we can schedule the install — the VA pays us directly for the covered amount. The process typically takes 4-8 weeks.