Expert Stairlift Installation in Sequim, WA

A straight stairlift in a Sunland rancher or Parkwood manufactured home takes about three hours from arrival to final test. Curved installs — common in Bell Hill and Dungeness multi-level homes — run four to six hours because the custom rail has more mounting points. Outdoor installs on porch steps or bluff-side entries add about an hour for weather-sealing the connections.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads, not the wall — drywall and trim stay intact. On carpeted stairs in Parkwood homes, the brackets sit on top of the carpet. For hardwood treads common in older Bell Hill properties, we use a thin rubber pad under each bracket to protect the finish. The lift runs on a DC battery charged from a standard wall outlet.

Yes. Many of Sequim's 1970s and 1980s homes — especially in the Happy Valley area and older sections near downtown — have staircases under 36 inches wide. The rail mounts at the edge of the treads, and the seat flips up when not in use, leaving about 20 inches of walking clearance. We have fit lifts on stairs as narrow as 29 inches.

Luis does in-home assessments within 48 hours of your call — often the next day. For straight lifts, the rail is in stock and install happens the same week. Curved lifts need about two weeks for the custom rail to be fabricated. Outdoor and heavy-duty units are typically installed within a week of the assessment.

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 benefit that never requires repayment. Sequim veterans start by requesting a HISA referral from their VA primary care provider at the North Olympic Peninsula CBOC (1114 Georgiana Street, Port Angeles, 360-565-7420). The prosthetics department reviews the medical-necessity justification and issues a prescription. We handle the paperwork on our end once you have the prescription.

Yes, through the COPES (Community Options Program Entry System) waiver — Washington's primary Medicaid HCBS program. COPES covers home modifications, including stairlifts, when they're medically necessary to keep a person in their home instead of a nursing facility. Clallam County residents apply through the DSHS Home and Community Services office. The process includes a functional assessment and a care plan; the stairlift must be included in the approved plan.

Beyond COPES, the Washington Department of Commerce runs the Home Rehabilitation Grant Program (HRGP) for low-income homeowners in rural areas — Clallam County qualifies. It covers health and safety repairs, including accessibility modifications. The Northwest Access Fund also offers low-interest loans for home accessibility projects across Washington. The Northwest Veterans Resource Center in Port Angeles (216 S Francis Street, 360-797-1791) helps Clallam County veterans manage all available funding.

We offer financing from $79/month through a third-party lender, with terms from 12 to 60 months. There's no prepayment penalty. Many Sequim families combine financing with a HISA grant or COPES waiver — the grant covers part of the cost, and financing handles the remainder. Luis can walk you through the numbers at the in-home assessment.