Expert Stairlift Installation in Savage, MN

Most straight-rail installs in Savage take about 3 hours from arrival to cleanup. Curved-rail installs take 4-6 hours because the custom-bent rail needs more precise anchoring. Outdoor and platform-lift installations run longer — typically 5-7 hours — due to weather sealing and electrical work. We do all the work in one visit; there is no second appointment needed.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads, not to the wall. We use lag bolts into the tread framing — no drywall work, no repainting needed afterward. For carpeted stairs, the brackets go through the carpet into the wood tread below. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes are small and easy to fill. We leave the stair structure intact.

No building permit is required for stairlift installation in Savage. Stairlifts are classified as accessibility equipment, not structural modifications. The electrical connection plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet — no hardwiring. Platform lifts may need a dedicated circuit, which is done by our licensed electrician and does not require separate permitting.

Yes. Savage has a mix of housing stock — from 1970s split-levels in neighborhoods like Boudin's Acres to newer builds. For stairs narrower than 30 inches, we use a slim-rail profile. The seat and footrest fold up to clear the walking path when not in use. We measure every staircase at the free assessment and tell you the exact clearance left after installation.

Yes — through the HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Service-connected veterans can receive up to $6,800 toward a stairlift; non-service-connected veterans can receive up to $2,000. It's a one-time, tax-free grant that never has to be repaid. The nearest VA facility for Savage residents is the Shakopee VA Clinic at 1555 Lusitano Street in Shakopee. HISA applications are processed through the Minneapolis VA Medical Center at One Veterans Drive. We help with the medical-necessity letter and the HISA paperwork at your assessment.

Yes — through the Minnesota Elderly Waiver (EW) program. The EW program's Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) benefit covers home modifications including stairlifts, with a service limit of $21,199 per year as of January 2025. The Alternative Care (AC) program offers the same EAA benefit for seniors who don't yet qualify for Medicaid but meet income and asset limits. Both programs require a MnCHOICES assessment through Scott County. There can be a waitlist, so start the application early.

Beyond Medicaid waivers, the Minnesota STAR Program (A System of Technology to Achieve Results) offers device loans and funding guidance for assistive technology, including stairlifts. Rebuilding Together Minnesota serves the Twin Cities metro with aging-in-place modifications for older adults and people with disabilities. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency also runs the Rehabilitation Loan Program and Emergency and Accessibility Loan Program — both offer low-interest or deferred loans for home accessibility work.

HISA is a VA grant exclusively for veterans — up to $6,800 for service-connected, $2,000 otherwise. It's a one-time, lifetime benefit. The Elderly Waiver is a Minnesota Medicaid program open to any resident 65+ who meets nursing-home-level-of-care criteria and income/asset limits; its EAA benefit covers up to $21,199 per year for home modifications. You can use both programs together — HISA first, then Elderly Waiver to cover any remaining balance. Neither requires repayment.