Expert Stairlift Installation in Sevierville, TN

Most straight stairlift installs in Sevierville take 3 to 4 hours from arrival to cleanup. Curved installs, which use a pre-bent rail from laser measurements taken at the assessment, take 4 to 6 hours. Outdoor units on cabin stairs or porch entries may take an extra hour for weather-sealing. Luis handles every install personally — no subcontractors.

Yes. Steep staircases — 14 to 16 risers, common in English Mountain and Bluff Mountain Acres homes — are no problem. The rail follows the angle of your existing stairs. We have installed on grades up to 52 degrees. If your stairs are unusually narrow, under 30 inches wide, Luis checks clearance at the free assessment and recommends a folding rail or seat if needed.

No. The rail bolts directly into the stair treads — never the wall, never the trim, never the floor at the landings. In Sevierville's historic district homes near the courthouse square, where original oak treads and baseboards are over 100 years old, this matters. If you ever remove the lift, the bolt holes in the treads fill easily and are nearly invisible.

Yes. We install IP55-rated outdoor stairlifts throughout Sevier County — on cabin entry stairs, porch steps, deck staircases, and hillside paths. The motor housing is sealed against rain and humidity, the rail has a marine-grade finish, and the seat comes with a weather cover. We have outdoor units on English Mountain, in Brothers Cove, and along Douglas Lake that have been running through three Tennessee winters without issues.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It is a one-time, tax-free grant that never has to be repaid. Sevierville veterans can start the process at the Dannie A. Carr Veterans Outpatient Clinic at 1124 Blanton Drive — ask your primary care provider for a HISA assessment referral. The clinic falls under the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, which processes the application. The Sevier County Veterans Service Office, at 1124 Blanton Drive Suite 101, can also help with application paperwork.

Yes. Tennessee's CHOICES program, administered through TennCare, covers minor home modifications including stairlifts for eligible seniors and adults with disabilities. The program has an annual limit of $5,000 for home modifications. You must be enrolled in TennCare CHOICES and have a clinical assessment showing the stairlift is medically necessary. Contact the East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (ETAAAD) at 866-836-6678 to start the CHOICES enrollment process.

Yes — two options. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) runs an Emergency Repair Program for homeowners 60 and older or disabled, which can cover essential home modifications. THDA also administers a Home Modifications and Ramps program through the Tennessee Housing Trust Fund. Neither requires Medicaid enrollment. The state-funded OPTIONS for Community Living program, run by the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability, can also provide home modification assistance — call 866-836-6678 for a referral.

Call the Dannie A. Carr Veterans Outpatient Clinic at 865-286-6950 and schedule an appointment with your VA primary care provider. Tell them you need a HISA grant assessment for a stairlift. The provider evaluates medical necessity and submits the prescription. Once approved, the clinic issues the grant authorization. Bring the authorization to your free assessment with Luis — we handle the rest of the paperwork. The whole process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks from initial appointment to installation.