Expert Stairlift Installation in Rawlins, WY

Most straight stairlift installs take about 3 hours, scheduled in a single morning or afternoon. Curved lifts run 4–5 hours because the custom rail requires more precise mounting. We handle everything: bolt the rail to the treads (never the wall), mount the carriage, test the battery backup, and walk you through the controls before we leave.

No — we just ask that you clear personal items off the staircase so our team has a clean working path. We don't need to run electrical; the lift plugs into a standard wall outlet at the top or bottom landing. We bring all tools, hardware, and drop cloths, and the rail bolts to the treads, so drywall and trim stay untouched.

Yes. Many Sheep Hill and downtown Rawlins homes have staircases under 30 inches wide. Our straight and curved seats fold to about 12 inches when parked, and the rail mounts directly to the treads — not the wall — so even a narrow 1910 staircase can take a lift. The free in-home assessment includes a width measurement before we quote.

Every lift we install includes a DC battery backup that runs for about 6 hours of normal use after a power cut. Rawlins sits at 6,827 feet on the I-80 corridor, where winter storms can knock out power for hours — the battery means the lift still works, and the unit recharges automatically once power returns.

Yes. The VA's HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant covers up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities and $2,000 for non-service-connected. It's a one-time, tax-free benefit you never repay. Rawlins veterans can start the HISA application at the Rawlins VA Clinic at 1809 East Daley Street, which operates under the Cheyenne VA Medical Center at 2360 East Pershing Boulevard, Cheyenne.

Yes, through the Wyoming Community Choices Waiver. It's a Home and Community-Based Services waiver for Wyoming Medicaid recipients who need nursing-facility-level care but want to stay in their own home. Home modifications — including stairlifts — are a covered service under a person-centered plan. Carbon County Senior Services can help arrange the initial assessment.

Yes. Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources (WATR), based at the University of Wyoming, runs an equipment reuse program that sometimes has lightly-used stairlifts available for Wyoming residents at low or no cost. Carbon County Senior Services, with locations across the county including Rawlins, can also connect seniors to local and state funding options.

Wyoming has no state income tax, so there's no state-level deduction. At the federal level, a stairlift may qualify as a medical expense deduction under IRS Publication 502 if it's prescribed by a physician and your total medical costs exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. We recommend discussing the deduction with a tax professional — we provide a detailed invoice for your records.