Expert Stairlift Installation in Smyrna, DE

Most installs take 3 to 4 hours. A straight rail in a Hickory Hollow split-level or Village of Eastridge ranch wraps up in about 3 hours. Curved rails in Heritage Trace or Historic District homes take closer to 4. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — no wall drilling, no drywall damage, no repainting needed. You can use the lift the same day it goes in.

Yes. Many Historic District homes on Commerce Street, South Main, and Union Street have original staircases under 36 inches wide — some as narrow as 28 inches. The seat and armrests fold up to just 12 inches when parked at the top or bottom, leaving 20-plus inches of clearance for others to use the stairs. We've completed dozens of installs on staircases that other companies said were too tight.

Yes. For outdoor installs in Woodland Beach and other bay-adjacent Smyrna properties, we use IP55-rated weather-sealed units with marine-grade stainless hardware. The rail gets a powder-coated finish, and the seat cover resists UV and moisture. These units withstand Delaware Bay humidity, salt spray, and the winter coastal storms that roll through. We have outdoor lifts in Woodland Beach that have been through multiple nor'easter seasons with zero corrosion.

Mid-stair landings are common in two-story homes in Heritage Trace, Lake Como Woods, and Greene Hill Farm Estates. A curved rail handles the landing — we measure the turn radius with a laser during the free assessment (takes about an hour), and the rail is custom-bent at the factory to match. It arrives ready to bolt on. No on-site bending, no guesswork.

The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It's a one-time benefit, tax-free, and never repaid. Smyrna veterans apply through the Kent County VA Clinic at 655 South Bay Road in Dover — about 14 miles south. Luis helps with the paperwork during your assessment; you just need your VA primary care provider to sign the medical-necessity statement. Processing typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Delaware's Diamond State Health Plan Plus (DSHP-Plus) can cover home modifications — including stairlifts — when deemed medically necessary as part of a long-term care plan. The determination is made by your managed care organization (MCO). The process takes 4 to 8 weeks from application to approval. We help coordinate with your MCO case manager and provide the required documentation during the free assessment.

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) offers assistive technology and home modification assistance for residents 65 and older, and adults of all ages with physical disabilities. Funding levels change by fiscal year. Separately, the Delaware Lifespan Waiver — administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) — covers home modifications including stairlifts for eligible individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Luis can walk you through which program fits your situation at the assessment.

We offer financing starting at $79/month with approved credit — no prepayment penalty, no balloon payment. We also accept check, credit card, and HSA/FSA funds. If you're waiting on a VA HISA grant determination or DSHP-Plus approval, we can hold your quote for 90 days. Some families combine financing with a grant — using the HISA $6,800 toward a curved rail and financing the remainder.