Expert Stairlift Installation in Sheboygan, WI

A straight stairlift installs in 3 to 4 hours — we bolt the rail to the treads, mount the seat, plug it in, test it, and show you how to use it. A curved lift takes a full day because the custom-bent rail requires precise alignment at every turn. The process starts with a free 45-minute measurement visit; install happens the same week for straight lifts, usually within 7–10 days for curved. We do not cut into your walls or run new wiring.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall, not the banister, not the drywall. For Ellis Historic District homes with original oak treads, we use a mounting system that does not require cutting or refinishing. The lift plugs into a standard 120V outlet at the top or bottom of the stairs. When removed, the only sign it was there is a few bolt holes in the treads that a carpenter can fill in an hour.

Yes — we use slim-rail models that fit staircases as narrow as 28 inches wide. That covers virtually every pre-war home in Ellis Historic, North Point, and King Park. The seat and footrest fold up when parked, leaving 20+ inches of passable clearance for other household members. If your staircase is exceptionally steep — common in 1890s Victorians near the Sheboygan River — we adjust the rail angle to keep the seat level.

Yes. Our outdoor units are IP55-rated — sealed against driving rain and snow. The rail has a corrosion-resistant coating, fasteners are stainless steel, and the motor housing is gasketed against moisture. They operate reliably down to well below freezing and through lake-effect snow events. The battery backup runs the lift through power outages — common during winter storms off Lake Michigan. We install outdoor lifts on porch steps, lakeside bluff staircases, and garage-entry stairs throughout Sheboygan County.

The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities and $2,000 for those with non-service-connected conditions. It's a one-time, tax-free benefit that never needs to be repaid. Sheboygan veterans apply through the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center at 5000 West National Avenue in Milwaukee (about 50 miles south). The Sheboygan County CVSO at 650 Forest Avenue in Sheboygan Falls (920-459-3053) helps with the paperwork at no charge.

Yes. Family Care — Wisconsin's managed long-term care program for Medicaid-eligible seniors and adults with disabilities — covers stairlifts under its Environmental Accessibility Adaptations benefit. A clinical assessment must confirm that the stairlift is medically necessary for you to remain safely in your home. Your Family Care care team submits the authorization request; once approved, we coordinate directly with your managed care organization (MCO) for payment. Contact the Sheboygan County ADRC at 920-467-4100 to check your Family Care eligibility.

Yes. IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) is Wisconsin's self-directed Medicaid long-term care program. Unlike Family Care, where an MCO manages services, IRIS gives you a budget you control. You can allocate funds for home modifications — including stairlift purchase and installation — as a one-time expense in your IRIS plan. Your IRIS consultant at the ADRC (650 Forest Avenue, Sheboygan Falls) helps you build the budget and submit the request. Approval requires a medical-necessity review, same as Family Care.

Start at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Sheboygan County at 650 Forest Avenue in Sheboygan Falls — call 920-467-4100. They're the single entry point for Wisconsin's long-term care programs. An ADRC specialist will screen your eligibility for Family Care, IRIS, and other state and federal programs. If you're a veteran, also contact the Sheboygan County Veterans Service Office at the same building (920-459-3053) to start the HISA grant application. We can provide the written quote both programs require — usually within 24 hours of your free assessment.