Expert Stairlift Installation in Rochester, NH

Most straight-rail installs in Rochester take about 3 hours from the time we arrive. That includes unpacking, mounting the rail to the treads, attaching the carriage, testing, and showing you how to use the controls. Curved installs run 5 to 6 hours because the custom rail has more sections to align. The in-home measurement visit is separate and takes about an hour.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads—not the walls, not the banister, not the drywall. In the 1800s colonials and Victorians around Wakefield Street and the Downtown Historic District, we use fasteners sized for old-growth hardwood treads. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes are small enough to fill and stain-match. The original woodwork stays intact.

Yes. Our straight rails need 32 inches of clear stair width. That covers most older Rochester homes—even the compact colonials in East Rochester where staircases were built before modern codes. The seat folds up when not in use, leaving about 18 inches of walkable space. For stairs narrower than 32 inches, Luis will tell you during the assessment if a different model or approach is needed.

Yes. Our outdoor units are IP55 weather-sealed with marine-grade coating and stainless steel hardware. They're built for Rochester's conditions—freeze-thaw cycles, road salt tracked onto porch steps, ice, and spring mud season. The 4Ah backup battery runs the lift for about 6 hours during a power outage. We've had outdoor rails on Pickering and Melrose Corner porch stairs running smooth through multiple winters.

The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) 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 grant that never needs to be repaid. Rochester veterans can start the process at the Somersworth VA Clinic (5 Terrascape Parkway, Somersworth—about 7 miles east) or the Manchester VA Medical Center (718 Smyth Road, Manchester). Your VA primary care provider writes the medical-necessity statement, and we handle the rest of the paperwork.

Yes. New Hampshire's Choices for Independence (CFI) Waiver—a 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services program—covers home modifications including stairlifts for eligible adults 18 and older. To qualify, you must be Medicaid-eligible, require nursing-facility level of care (assistance with 2+ activities of daily living), and meet income and asset limits. In 2026, the individual asset limit is $2,500. Contact the NH Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Adult and Aging Services to begin the application.

The New Hampshire Assistive Technology Program (ATinNH) provides device demonstrations and short-term equipment loans—useful if you want to try a stairlift before committing. For permanent home modifications, the CFI Waiver is the primary state-level funding path. Some Rochester residents also qualify for the USDA Rural Housing Repair Loans and Grants program if they live in the more rural parts of Strafford County, like Pickering or Meaderboro Corner. We can walk you through which programs apply during the free assessment.

We offer financing starting at $79/month with quick approval and no prepayment penalties. The application is a single form—Luis can walk you through it at the assessment. Many families combine financing with the VA HISA grant or CFI Waiver funding to cover the full cost. There's no interest rate surprises and no balloon payments. Straightforward monthly payments that fit a fixed retirement budget.