Expert Stairlift Installation in South Lebanon, PA

Most straight rail installs take about three hours — we arrive in the morning and you're using the lift by lunch. Curved rails take 4–6 hours because the custom-bent rail needs precise alignment at every turn. Outdoor units run 3–4 hours including weather sealing. We bolt the rail into the stair treads, not the wall — no drywall work, no paint touch-up, no mess.

No. The rail mounts to the stair treads with bolts — the wall isn't touched. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes in the treads can be filled with wood putty and stained to match. We don't drill into drywall, we don't run new wiring (the lift plugs into a standard outlet), and we protect your flooring while we work.

Yes. We've installed on staircases as narrow as 31 inches in South Lebanon's older farmhouses and brick ranches. The rail mounts close to the wall, the seat folds up when not in use, and the footrest flips up. For particularly steep stairs, we use a higher rail mounting bracket. Luis has been fitting lifts into tight Lebanon County stairwells for 15 years — he'll tell you during the assessment if there's a fit issue, and 95% of the time, there isn't one.

Every stairlift we install has a DC motor with battery backup. The 4Ah battery runs the lift for about 6 hours of normal use after a power cut — enough for multiple trips up and down. The lift charges automatically when the power is on. Customers in South Hills and Avon got through the January 2026 snowstorm blackout without missing a single trip upstairs.

The HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected. The application goes through the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service at the Lebanon VA Medical Center (1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042). You need a VA primary care provider to submit a medical-necessity referral. Luis helps with the paperwork — he's done dozens of HISA applications for South Lebanon veterans and knows exactly what the prosthetics department needs. The grant is tax-free, one-time, and never repaid.

Yes, through the Community HealthChoices (CHC) waiver, administered by the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL). The waiver covers home modifications including stairlifts for individuals who meet nursing-facility-level-of-care criteria and choose to remain at home. The process requires a medical assessment, a person-centered service plan, and prior authorization from the CHC managed care organization. The OBRA waiver is another pathway for eligible residents. Call us and we'll explain the steps for your specific situation.

Pennsylvania's Keystone Communities Program / PA Accessible Housing Grant provides home modification funding for eligible individuals with disabilities. The Act 150 program (state-funded, not Medicaid) covers attendant care and can include home adaptations for adults with physical disabilities. The Area Agency on Aging for Lebanon County can also connect seniors to local programs. Each program has its own eligibility rules — we help you figure out which ones apply.

There is no specific Pennsylvania state tax credit for stairlifts, but the federal IRS allows stairlifts to be deducted as a medical expense on Schedule A if prescribed by a doctor. The cost must exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income to be deductible. Keep your receipt and the doctor's letter of medical necessity. For veterans, the HISA grant is tax-free and does not count as income.