Expert Stairlift Installation in Shiprock, NM

Most straight interior lifts in Shiprock go in within 3 to 4 hours once approvals are in place. We bolt the rail to the treads, not the wall, so there's no drywall repair. Outdoor lifts for high front steps take about half a day. On trust land, the install schedule depends on when the needed family and housing-authority approvals are completed.

No. We mount the rail to the stair treads or entry steps with brackets that spread the load, never drilling into the wall framing. The staircase stays intact, and if the lift is ever removed the few bracket points fill cleanly. On NHA homes near the Nataani Nez complex, we follow the housing authority's requirements for any fixture work.

Yes — it's the most common job here. Many single-story Shiprock homes sit above the high-desert ground with steep front steps. Our outdoor unit uses a sealed IP-rated seat and motor built for intense San Juan County sun and hard winter cold, plus a protective cover. Outdoor lifts start at $4,000 and install in about half a day.

Often, yes. Because most Shiprock housing is on sovereign Navajo trust land, a permanent fixture usually needs sign-off from the family and, depending on the home, the Navajo Housing Authority or Shiprock Chapter. We walk you through exactly what's required at the free assessment and coordinate it before scheduling the install.

New Mexico's Medicaid is delivered through Turquoise Care managed care, and its Community Benefit can cover environmental accessibility adaptations including stairlifts and entry ramps when assessed as medically necessary. Eligibility runs through your managed-care organization. We help gather the documentation at the free assessment and coordinate with your care coordinator in San Juan County.

Yes. The VA's HISA grant pays up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 otherwise toward a stairlift — one-time, tax-free, never repaid. Shiprock-area veterans are served by the Farmington VA Clinic at 3605 English Rd, Farmington, NM. The Navajo Nation Veterans Administration-Northern Agency on Tachiinii Blvd in Shiprock can also help you file.

The Northern Navajo Medical Center, the IHS hospital on Hwy 491 North in Shiprock, doesn't pay for stairlifts directly, but its providers can document the medical necessity that Turquoise Care, a VA HISA grant, or a home-modification program requires. Bring that documentation to the free assessment and we'll match it to the program you qualify for.

Yes. Beyond Turquoise Care, the Navajo Housing Authority runs home-improvement and modification programs for eligible families, and the Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging serves elders across San Juan County. We keep a current list and walk through which programs may fit your home and situation at the free in-home visit.