Expert Stairlift Installation in Solon, OH

A straight stairlift installs in about 3 hours. A curved unit takes 4 to 6 hours because the custom-bent rail has more sections to join. In either case, the rail bolts directly to the stair treads — no drilling into walls, no drywall repair, no rewiring. The lift plugs into a standard wall outlet near the stairs. If your Solon home has an outlet at the top or bottom landing, we're set. If not, an electrician can add one, but most Solon homes built from the 1970s onward already have one within reach.

No wall damage at all — the rail mounts to the stair treads with five to six bolts per section, not to the drywall. For Solon homes with oak or hardwood treads (common in Ledge Hill, Ayleshire, and Chagrin Highlands), the bolt holes are small and can be filled and stained if the lift is ever removed. Carpeted treads see the bolts go through the carpet into the wood below — when removed, the carpet fibers cover the holes. We do not cut into walls, baseboards, or handrails.

Yes. Solon's older split-levels and Colonials — particularly in the Ledge Hill and Ayleshire subdivisions — often have stairs as narrow as 32 inches. A standard straight rail fits these without issue. The seat folds up when not in use, leaving about 24 inches of clearance for others to use the stairs. Curved rails can also be built for narrow turns. Luis measures the exact width during the free assessment and confirms fit before ordering.

Every lift we install comes with a DC motor and a 4Ah backup battery. When the power cuts — which happens in Solon during lake-effect snowstorms off Lake Erie — the battery kicks in automatically and runs the lift for about 6 hours, or roughly 20 to 30 round trips. The battery recharges when power returns. You do not need a generator. The outdoor units use the same battery system, sealed against moisture and rated for sub-freezing temperatures common in January and February.

The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities to make medically necessary home modifications — including stairlifts. Veterans with non-service-connected conditions can receive up to $2,000. It's a one-time grant, tax-free, never repaid. The nearest VA facility is the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center at 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106. Their prosthetics and sensory aids department processes HISA applications. We help Solon veterans complete the two required forms: the HISA application and the medical-necessity statement from a VA primary care provider.

Yes — through the PASSPORT Medicaid waiver, which covers home modifications up to $15,000 per calendar year. A stairlift is a qualifying modification. To be eligible, you must be 60 or older (or 18+ with a disability), enrolled in Ohio Medicaid, and assessed as needing nursing-home level of care but choosing to stay at home. The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) administers PASSPORT in Cuyahoga County. The process starts with a call to WRAAA at 800-626-7277 to request a PASSPORT assessment.

Yes. The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging runs the WRAAA NailsIt! program, which covers minor home safety modifications — grab bars, toilet rails, accessible showers — for low-to-moderate-income seniors in Cuyahoga County. While NailsIt! typically handles smaller modifications, it can sometimes be combined with other funding for a stairlift. The Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services (DSAS) at 216-420-6700 can also connect you with local resources. The Solon Senior Center on SOM Center Road keeps a list of current programs and can help with applications.

We offer financing starting at $79/month with approved credit. No prepayment penalty. For Solon homeowners who want to avoid financing, the PASSPORT waiver ($15,000/calendar year) and VA HISA grant ($6,800 service-connected) are the two main funding paths. Some families combine a HISA grant with personal funds to cover the gap on a curved unit. Luis walks through all the numbers at the assessment — you'll know exactly what each option costs before you sign anything.