Expert Stairlift Installation in Stony Brook, NY

Most straight stairlift installations take three to four hours. A curved rail installation takes four to six hours, including the on-site measurement visit which happens one to two weeks before install day. Our crew works clean — no drywall cutting, no rewiring. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads, which means your stairs stay intact and there is no construction debris to manage afterward.

No. The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the walls. In Stony Brook Village colonials and older Setauket homes with original wide-plank floors, we take extra care — the mounting brackets are narrow and the bolt holes are small. If you ever remove the lift, the holes can be filled and finished to match. We have installed in homes from the 1700s through modern builds without structural damage.

Yes. Many Stony Brook cottages and pre-war colonials have stairs as narrow as 28 inches. Our compact straight rail fits stairs down to 28 inches wide. The seat folds up when not in use, leaving about 20 inches of passable width — enough for family members to walk the stairs normally. At the assessment we measure the exact width and confirm fit before ordering anything.

Every stairlift we install comes with a 4Ah battery backup. On Long Island, nor'easters and summer storms knock out power for hours at a time. The battery runs the lift for about six hours of normal use after a power cut — enough to ride up and down roughly 30 to 40 times. The battery recharges automatically when power returns. No generator needed.

Yes. The VA HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating. It is a one-time, tax-free grant that never needs to be repaid. The nearest VA facility — Northport VA Medical Center at 79 Middleville Road — processes HISA applications. The Suffolk County Veterans Services Agency, located at the Long Island State Veterans Home on Patriots Road right in Stony Brook, can help you file the paperwork.

Yes, through the NHTD (Nursing Home Transition and Diversion) Waiver. This New York State Medicaid program covers environmental modifications — including stairlifts — for seniors and individuals with disabilities who meet nursing-home level of care but want to stay in their own homes. The waiver can cover the full cost of medically necessary home modifications. Note: you cannot be simultaneously enrolled in an MLTC (Managed Long-Term Care) plan and the NHTD waiver.

Yes. The NYS Access to Home for Heroes/Veterans Program provides financial assistance for accessibility modifications — including stairlifts, ramps, and door widening — for low- and moderate-income veterans with disabilities. Separately, the NYS Access to Home Program serves non-veterans with disabilities. Both are administered through local nonprofit organizations. At your assessment we can point you to the right local contact for Suffolk County.

Yes, in many cases. A common path for Stony Brook veterans is pairing the HISA grant ($6,800) with Access to Home for Heroes funds to cover the remainder on a curved lift. For non-veterans, the NHTD waiver can cover the full cost if you qualify. The rules vary by program — HISA cannot be combined with other VA grants for the same modification, but can stack with state and nonprofit programs. We review your specific situation at the free assessment.