Expert Stairlift Installation in Snellville, GA

A straight-rail install in a ranch home — the most common job in Snellville — takes about three hours from van to test ride. That covers bolting the rail to the treads, mounting the chair, connecting the battery backup, and the full safety check. A curved rail takes five to six hours because the custom rail is assembled in sections and aligned precisely. Outdoor installs run about four hours, and platform lifts for wheelchair users take a full day.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads, not the wall, so your drywall stays untouched. On hardwood treads — common in Carrington and older Snellville homes — we use threaded inserts that sit flush. On carpeted stairs in Sweetbriar Crossing or Kensington, the bolts go through the carpet into the underlying tread. When a lift is removed later, the bolt holes are small enough to fill with wood putty.

No. A stairlift is classified as a residential mobility aid, not a structural modification. It bolts to the treads, doesn't alter the staircase, and plugs into a standard wall outlet, so no permit is required in Snellville or anywhere in Gwinnett County. If you're in an HOA — Havenstone and several other Snellville communities have active associations — the lift is protected under the Fair Housing Act as a reasonable accommodation, and the HOA cannot deny it.

Straight lifts: we usually schedule the assessment within two to three business days and install two to three days after that — about a week from first call to a working lift. Curved lifts take longer because the rail is custom-fabricated, typically three to four weeks from measurement to install. If it's urgent — say someone is coming home from a rehab stay at Piedmont Eastside — call us and Luis will do his best to move things up.

Yes, through the HISA grant: up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected. It's a one-time, tax-free grant that's never repaid. The nearest VA facility is the Gwinnett County VA Clinic at 1970 Riverside Parkway in Lawrenceville (about 7 miles north); the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center at 1670 Clairmont Road in Decatur handles inpatient and specialty care. We help Snellville veterans fill out the HISA application at the assessment. Approval typically takes four to six weeks.

Yes, through the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP), formerly the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). EDWP is Georgia's Medicaid-funded program that provides home modifications — including stairlifts — as an alternative to nursing-home placement, with a $10,000 lifetime cap for home modifications. To qualify you must be Medicaid-eligible and need a nursing-home level of care. The application runs through the Atlanta Regional Commission's Aging & Independence Services; expect two to three months from application to approval.

Yes. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs runs the Home Access Program, which funds home modifications — including stairlifts — for people with disabilities, to prevent unnecessary nursing-home entry and help people return home. Funding is limited and competes statewide, but Gwinnett County residents are eligible. Gwinnett County Senior Services can also connect Snellville residents 60+ with local resources and referrals for home-modification assistance.

Most long-term care policies cover home modifications, including stairlifts, when they're deemed medically necessary. Check your policy for a 'home modification benefit' or 'durable medical equipment' clause. We provide the itemized quote and the HCPCS code (E1399 for stairlifts) most insurers require, and we'll handle the paperwork on our end. If you have an FSA or HSA, a stairlift qualifies as a medical expense with a letter of medical necessity from your doctor.