Expert Stairlift Installation in Tucker, GA

A straight stairlift install takes about 3 hours from arrival to final test. Curved lifts take 5 to 6 hours because the rail comes in sections that need to be assembled and aligned on site. Outdoor lifts take about 4 hours. None of these require construction — the rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall, so drywall stays intact. The install includes cleaning the work area, testing the lift five times, and walking you through the controls until you are comfortable running it.

No. The rail mounts to the treads with bolts — it never touches the wall or the handrail. When the lift is removed years later, the bolt holes in the treads can be filled with wood putty in about 15 minutes. The drywall stays untouched. For Tucker's 1960s and 1970s homes with original hardwood treads, we use a drill guide that keeps the bolt pattern clean. Carpeted stairs — common in Northlake and Pleasantdale — get the bolts through the carpet and pad into the wood beneath.

Yes. Many of Tucker's pre-war homes near Main Street have staircases narrower than modern code — 30 to 32 inches wide. We carry compact rail models that fit these without modifying the staircase or the walls. The seat, armrests, and footrest all fold up so the stairs stay walkable when the lift is not in use. Luis measures the width at three points on every assessment to confirm fit before ordering.

Yes. Every stairlift we install in Tucker comes with a battery backup at no extra charge. The 4Ah battery runs the lift for about 6 hours of normal use — enough for a full day of up-and-down trips during a Georgia summer storm outage. DeKalb County gets its share of thunderstorm-related outages, and the battery keeps the lift operating without interruption. When power returns, the battery recharges automatically.

Yes, through the HISA grant (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations). Veterans with a service-connected disability can receive up to $6,800 — tax-free, one-time, never repaid. Non-service-connected veterans can receive up to $2,000. Tucker veterans can apply at the Tucker VA Clinic on Parklake Drive (2309 Parklake Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30345) or at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center on Clairmont Road in Decatur. Luis helps with the medical-necessity paperwork during your assessment.

Yes. Georgia's Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program (EDWP) — formerly called the Community Care Services Program (CCSP) — covers home modifications including stairlifts. The program has a $10,000 lifetime cap for home modifications. To qualify, the applicant must be Medicaid-eligible, need a nursing-home level of care, and choose to receive services at home instead. In DeKalb County, contact the Area Agency on Aging through Empowerline to start the assessment process.

Yes. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs runs a Home Access Program that provides funding for home modifications for people with disabilities. Some Tucker homeowners also use long-term care insurance policies, which often cover durable medical equipment including stairlifts. For residents who do not qualify for aid programs, our financing starts at $79/month. We also accept all major credit cards, checks, and bank transfers.

Start by calling Empowerline at (404) 463-3333 — it is the DeKalb County Area Agency on Aging and handles EDWP intake for Tucker residents. A case manager schedules a functional assessment to determine if you meet the nursing-home level of care requirement. If approved, a care coordinator authorizes the home modification. The process typically takes 6 to 8 weeks from application to authorization. Luis can provide the product specifications and cost breakdown the waiver program requires.