Expert Stairlift Installation in Palm Beach, FL

Most straight stairlift installs take about three hours from arrival to final test. Curved installs take four to five hours — the rail arrives pre-bent from the factory based on the laser measurement we took at the assessment. We bolt the rail to the stair treads, not the wall, so your drywall and plaster stay intact. We're usually cleaned up and gone by early afternoon.

Yes. The rail mounts to the treads and sits about 11 inches from the wall, so even the narrower staircases in 1950s and 1960s South End condos work fine. The seat folds up when not in use, leaving about 18 inches of clear walking space. If your stairs are tighter than that, we'll measure at the assessment and tell you honestly whether it fits.

Yes. Our outdoor lifts use marine-grade vinyl seating, sealed controls, and an extruded aluminum rail that doesn't corrode. They're rated for 0° to 125°F and handle South Florida's afternoon thunderstorms without issue. During hurricane season, the battery backup runs the lift for about six hours after a power cut. We've had outdoor units on Palm Beach Island running for years without corrosion problems.

No. We bolt the rail to the stair treads, not to the wall or balustrade — the historic woodwork and plaster stay untouched. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes in the treads are small enough to fill and refinish. We've installed in Mizner-era Mediterranean Revival homes in the Estate Section and on Worth Avenue historic properties without leaving a mark.

The HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It's a one-time, tax-free benefit that never has to be repaid. Palm Beach veterans apply through the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center at 7305 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, or through the Delray Beach VA Clinic at 4800 Linton Blvd, Suite E300. A VA primary care provider must write a prescription stating the stairlift is medically necessary. We help with the paperwork at the assessment.

Florida's SMMC-LTC (Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care) program can cover home modifications including stairlifts when they're deemed medically necessary to keep the enrollee out of a nursing home. The process goes through your managed care plan, not directly through the state. You'll need a needs assessment and prior authorization. Coverage amounts and approval criteria vary by plan, but the benefit exists under the HCBS waiver framework that SMMC-LTC operates within.

The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast offers a fall-prevention program called A Matter of Balance, and while they don't directly fund stairlifts, their ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) can help you identify local funding sources. The USDA Section 504 Home Repair program also offers grants up to $10,000 for very-low-income homeowners 62 and older to remove health and safety hazards, which can include stairlift installation.

For a straight stairlift, yes — the $6,800 HISA grant for service-connected veterans covers the full $2,800 starting price with room to spare. For curved lifts starting at $9,000, the HISA grant covers most but not all of the cost. In those cases, families often combine HISA with our $79/month financing for the remaining balance. We handle the paperwork so the grant amount is applied first, and the financed portion covers only what's left.