Expert Stairlift Installation in Olney, IL

About three hours from arrival to final test. The rail bolts to the stair treads — not the wall — so there's no drywall work, no painting, and no mess. We vacuum the treads after drilling and walk you through the controls before we leave. Most Olney families schedule the install for a weekday morning and have the lift running by lunch.

Yes — even the steep, 30-inch-wide servant staircases in Elliott Street Historic District Victorians. The seat and footrest fold up when not in use, leaving about 18 inches of walking clearance. For unusually tight turns, we laser-measure on site and build a custom curved rail that hugs the wall. The lift parks at the top or bottom landing, fully folded, out of the walking path.

Yes. Most Olney homes built in the 1960s and 1970s have carpeted staircases — the rail bolts through the carpet directly into the wood treads underneath. The carpet stays in place. We do not remove or replace flooring. The same method works for hardwood, tile, and stone treads.

No. The rail mounts to the stair treads with five lag bolts per bracket — nothing attaches to the wall, the banister, or the trim. In Elliott Street Historic District homes with original oak treads and detailed millwork, the lift leaves no mark on the wainscoting, newel posts, or plaster walls. If you ever remove the lift, the tread holes fill with wood putty in ten minutes.

Yes — through the HISA grant, which provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It's a one-time, tax-free grant that never requires repayment. The nearest VA facility for Olney veterans is the Effingham VA Clinic at 1901 S 4th St, Ste 21, Effingham, IL 62401 — part of the VA Marion Health Care system. The parent hospital, Marion VA Medical Center, is at 2401 W Main St in Marion, IL. We help with the two-form HISA application during your in-home assessment.

Yes — under two pathways. The Community Care Program (CCP), administered by the Illinois Department on Aging, serves adults 60 and older through the Persons who are Elderly waiver and covers home modifications including stairlifts. For adults under 60 with disabilities, the Persons with Disabilities (PD) waiver through the Home Services Program (HSP) covers environmental accessibility adaptations. Both require a nursing-home level of care determination and an in-home assessment by a care coordinator.

Yes — the Home Accessibility Program (HAP) from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) provides up to $25,000 to income-eligible seniors and persons with disabilities for home modifications that improve safety and accessibility. A stairlift is a qualifying modification. The grant is administered through local government and nonprofit partners. Richland County residents can contact IHDA or the Illinois Department on Aging's regional office for an application.

Yes. Financing starts at $79/month with approved credit — no prepayment penalty. The application takes about ten minutes and we run it during the in-home assessment. Most Olney families combine financing with a HISA grant or HAP funds to reduce the out-of-pocket portion. We also accept credit cards and personal checks; payment isn't due until the install is complete and you've tested the lift.