Expert Stairlift Installation in Rochester, IN

A straight rail install takes about 3 hours from arrival to final test. Curved rails — which are factory-bent to measurements Luis takes at the assessment — take 4–6 hours. Outdoor units on Lake Manitou decks and porches run about 4 hours. We schedule within a week of the assessment for straight lifts. Curved rails need about 10–14 days for fabrication after the measure.

No. The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall. We use 5/16-inch lag bolts into the tread surface — each tread gets two bolts. The drywall, baseboards, and handrails stay untouched. For the 1890s homes off Pontiac Street with original oak treads, we pre-drill to avoid splitting. The system is fully removable if ever needed, and the tread holes can be filled and stained to match.

Yes. The rail sits about 10–11 inches from the wall. The seat folds up to 12 inches when not in use, leaving about 19–20 inches of clear walking space. For the early-1900s homes in the Downtown Historic District where stair width can be as narrow as 32 inches, we use compact-profile rails. At the assessment, Luis measures the full stair width and confirms clearance before quoting anything.

Every unit we install includes a DC motor with a built-in 4Ah backup battery. During a power cut — not uncommon in Fulton County during winter storms — the battery runs the lift for about 6 hours or roughly 20–25 full trips up and down. The lift charges automatically when AC power returns. No manual cranking or emergency procedures needed.

The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations grant from the VA 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 requires repayment. A stairlift qualifies as a medically necessary home modification. Start by contacting the Fulton County Veterans Service Office at 815 N Main Street, Room 108 (574-223-2217). The nearest VA clinic for the required clinical assessment is the Peru CBOC at 750 North Broadway, about 26 miles east.

PathWays for Aging — which replaced Indiana's Aged & Disabled Waiver in July 2024 — covers home accessibility modifications for Hoosiers aged 60+ who qualify for Medicaid. A stairlift can be approved as a home modification when medically justified by a physician. The program is managed through MCEs (Managed Care Entities) such as Anthem and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage amounts vary by individual care plan. CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions can provide options counseling at no cost.

Indiana does not have a single statewide home-modification grant program, but several resources exist. The Indiana Assistive Technology Program (Easter Seals Crossroads) offers device loan programs and can sometimes help fund accessibility equipment. For Fulton County residents, the CICOA Safe at Home program provides accessibility modifications for low-income seniors, funded through private grants. The City of Fort Wayne's Residential Accessibility Modifications Program serves Allen County only and does not extend to Fulton County.

We offer financing starting at $79/month through third-party lenders. Terms run 24–60 months depending on credit. There is no prepayment penalty. The application takes about 10 minutes at the assessment and most approvals come through same-day. For veterans awaiting HISA grant approval, we can schedule the install and time the financing to bridge the gap — the grant reimbursement pays down the balance once approved.