Expert Stairlift Installation in Sherrelwood, CO

A straight stairlift installs in about 3 hours from the moment Luis arrives. Curved lifts take 4-5 hours because the custom rail needs precise alignment at each turn point. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — five or six bolts total — so there's zero drywall work, no rewiring, and no structural changes. You can use the stairs during installation; we work on one side at a time.

No damage. The rail bolts into the treads — not the wall, not the drywall, not the banister. When removed, the bolt holes are about the diameter of a pencil and can be filled with wood putty in 10 minutes. For Sherrelwood homes with original 1950s oak treads under carpet, we use a slightly longer bolt to clear the carpet and padding without stripping the hardwood underneath.

Yes. The standard stairlift rail adds about 11 inches to the width of the staircase. When folded up, the seat extends about 14 inches from the wall. For Sherrelwood ranches with 32- to 36-inch stair widths, we can install a slim-rail model that folds to just 11 inches. Luis will measure your exact stair width during the free assessment and tell you if the standard or slim model fits better.

No. Stairlifts are considered accessibility equipment under the Fair Housing Act, not a structural modification. Adams County does not require permits for stairlift installation in single-family homes. If you're in an HOA community — rare in Sherrelwood but some newer infill builds have them — the Fair Housing Act preempts any HOA restriction on accessibility equipment.

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 qualify for up to $2,000. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, never repaid. Sherrelwood veterans use the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center at 1700 North Wheeling Street in Aurora — about 14 miles southeast, roughly a 23-minute drive. The Golden VA Clinic at 1020 Johnson Road is also nearby for outpatient needs. Luis helps with the HISA paperwork during your assessment.

Yes, through Colorado's Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) Waiver under Health First Colorado (the state's Medicaid program). The EBD Waiver includes a Home Modification benefit with a $14,000 lifetime maximum. Stairlifts qualify as an approved home modification. You must be enrolled in the EBD Waiver and have a functional need assessment confirming the stairlift is medically necessary. Adams County's Department of Human Services can help you start the eligibility screening.

Beyond the VA HISA grant and the EBD Waiver, Colorado offers a Home Modification Tax Credit of up to $5,000 through the Department of Local Affairs. It's a state income tax credit (not a deduction) for retrofitting your home for health reasons, available through tax year 2028. You can claim it for up to eight years. Additionally, we offer $79/month financing with no prepayment penalty, and many Sherrelwood families combine two or three of these programs to cover the full cost.

No. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover stairlifts because they're classified as durable medical equipment for home use, which Medicare only covers if it's medically necessary for a specific treatment — not for general mobility or accessibility. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans have started offering home modification allowances of $500 to $1,500. Check your plan's Evidence of Coverage document or call the member services number on the back of your card.