Expert Stairlift Installation in Timberlane, LA

A straight-rail install takes about 3 hours from arrival to final test. Curved rails take 4 to 6 hours because the rail is pre-bent to your exact measurements and needs more precise alignment. Outdoor units run about the same as straight — 3 hours, with extra time for weather sealing. We install the rail on the treads, not the wall, so there is no drywall damage. The lift plugs into a standard 120V outlet; no rewiring needed.

No. The rail bolts directly into the stair treads, not the wall or the handrail. When removed, the bolt holes are small enough to fill with wood putty and disappear under a coat of stain or paint. The drywall, baseboards, and handrails stay intact. For historic homes — like the shotgun cottages in McDonoghville or older Gretna properties — this method avoids disturbing plaster walls or original millwork.

Yes. Our straight and curved rails fit staircases as narrow as 28 inches wide. The seat, armrests, and footrest all fold up when not in use, leaving 18 to 20 inches of clear passing space. This matters a lot in older Timberlane-area homes — Belle Meade and Brooklyn Pastures in particular have tighter staircases from the 1960s and '70s where every inch counts.

Most Timberlane customers have a free in-home assessment within 3 to 5 business days. Straight-rail installs can often be scheduled within a week of the assessment since the rail ships from inventory. Curved rails take 2 to 3 weeks because the rail is custom-fabricated after the laser measurement. If you need it faster — a hospital discharge, for example — call us and we will expedite.

The HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant is administered through the New Orleans VA Medical Center at 2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. You need a prescription from a VA physician stating the stairlift is medically necessary, plus a completed VA Form 10-0103. The 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 one-time, tax-free, and never repaid. We help with the paperwork at your assessment.

Yes. The Community Choices Waiver (CCW) covers Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA), which include stairlifts, ramps, widened doorways, grab bars, and roll-in showers. EAA is a one-time benefit — you must be enrolled in the CCW program, which serves adults aged 65+ and adults with adult-onset disabilities as an alternative to nursing home placement. A support coordinator assesses your need and initiates the EAA process. Contact the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Aging and Adult Services for current eligibility and enrollment information.

Jefferson Parish offers the Repairs on Wheels for the Elderly (ROW) program through Volunteers of America, which provides minor home repairs for low- and moderate-income homeowners aged 55+. While it focuses on smaller repairs (grab bars, door fixes), it can sometimes coordinate with other programs. The parish also runs an Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation program for lower-income residents. For stairlift-specific funding, the VA HISA grant and Louisiana's CCW/EAA program are the primary options.

Our standard financing at $79/month does require a credit check. However, we can connect you with the Jefferson Parish ROW program and the Louisiana CCW/EAA process, which are need-based and do not depend on credit scores. For veterans, the HISA grant is not income-tested — eligibility depends on service-connected disability status and medical necessity, not credit or income.