Expert Stairlift Installation in Schererville, IN

A straight stairlift installation takes about 3 hours — we arrive, bolt the rail to the treads (not the wall), mount the carriage and seat, wire the battery backup, test, and clean up. Curved installations take about 4 to 5 hours because the custom rail has more sections to join. Platform lifts run 5 to 6 hours. Most Schererville installs are done in a single morning.

No. The rail bolts directly into the stair treads — we never drill into walls or drywall. On hardwood or tile treads, the bolt holes are small and covered by the rail brackets. On carpeted stairs, the carpet stays in place and the brackets sit on top. When a lift is eventually removed, the tread holes can be filled. There is zero wall damage, zero floor damage, and zero electrical work inside the home.

Yes, and we do it regularly. Roughly half of Indiana homes were built before 1980, and Schererville has plenty of them — split-levels in Plum Creek, older two-stories off Joliet Street, ranches from the 1960s. Luis inspects every tread during the free measurement. If a tread needs reinforcement, we handle it as part of the install at a small additional cost. Most older stairs are structurally fine and take a rail without issue.

For an indoor stairlift installed inside your own home, no — HOAs have no jurisdiction over interior modifications. For outdoor stairlifts, it's worth checking your subdivision's covenants. Some gated communities like Briar Ridge have architectural review committees. We provide spec sheets and installation photos if your HOA needs documentation. In practice, outdoor stairlifts are classified as accessibility equipment and are protected under the Fair Housing Act.

Yes. Indiana's PathWays for Aging program — which replaced the old A&D Waiver in July 2024 for Hoosiers aged 60 and over — covers home modifications including stairlifts when they're written into the participant's service plan as medically necessary. The process works through a managed care entity, and bids are submitted by providers with the lowest qualifying bid chosen. Contact the Northwest Indiana Area Agency on Aging at 800-713-9023 to start the eligibility screening.

The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities, or $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating. It's a one-time, tax-free grant that never has to be repaid. The nearest VA facility is the Adam Benjamin Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic at 9301 Madison Street in Crown Point — about 6 miles from Schererville. You'll need a VA-prescribed medical necessity letter and a contractor quote. We help you assemble both.

Beyond PathWays for Aging, Indiana's CHOICE program (Community and Home Options to Institutional Care for the Elderly and Disabled) can sometimes fund home modifications for seniors at risk of nursing-home placement. The St. John Township Trustee's office at 1515 Lincoln Highway in Schererville provides emergency assistance and may direct residents to additional resources. The Northwest Indiana Community Action agency also runs programs for older adults. Coverage varies by income and need — we help identify what applies during the free assessment.

No. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover stairlifts — they're classified as home modifications, not durable medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer supplemental home-modification benefits, but this varies by plan and county. The best options for Schererville residents are PathWays for Aging (Medicaid), the VA HISA grant for veterans, or our $79/month financing. We check your specific Advantage plan during the assessment to see if any benefits apply.