Expert Stairlift Installation in Verona, WI

A straight stairlift installs in 3 to 4 hours. Curved lifts take 4 to 6 hours because the rail arrives pre-bent from the factory based on your laser measurements — we're not fabricating on site. Outdoor units run about the same as straight indoors. Platform lifts take about 5 hours. We install year-round in Verona — even in January. The crew works inside your home; cold weather only matters for outdoor installs, and we schedule those on dry days above 20°F.

No. The rail bolts into the stair treads, not the wall. For Verona's older homes with oak treads, the bolts go straight into solid wood — no risk to plaster or drywall. For newer homes with carpeted stairs, we bolt through the carpet into the OSB or plywood subfloor. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes are in the treads — they fill and stain invisibly. The wall stays untouched.

No. Stairlifts are considered accessibility equipment, not structural modifications. Neither the City of Verona nor Dane County requires a building permit. The installation is covered under the Fair Housing Act as a reasonable accommodation. If you live in an HOA community like Cathedral Point or Scenic Ridge, the HOA cannot block the install under federal law — but we handle that conversation if needed.

Yes. For Verona homes with mid-flight landings — common in the split-levels and two-story colonials in Cross Country Heights and Harmony Hills — we laser-measure the full staircase geometry during the assessment. The curved rail is then CNC-bent at the factory to match your exact turn radius and angle. It arrives pre-fabricated, and we install it in one visit. The rail hugs the wall and adds about 4 inches of width to the staircase.

The HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant provides up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans rated 50% or higher. You'll need a prescription from a VA physician stating the stairlift is medically necessary. Start at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital at 2500 Overlook Terrace in Madison — about 12 minutes from Verona. The application is two forms: the HISA grant request and the medical-necessity statement. It's a one-time, tax-free benefit — never repaid.

Yes. Wisconsin's IRIS program (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) allows participants to use their budget for adaptive aids, which includes stairlifts. Family Care, Wisconsin's managed long-term care program, also covers home modifications when medically necessary. Both programs require an assessment showing the stairlift is needed to remain in the home. Our Verona team works with the Dane County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 2865 N Sherman Ave in Madison to help coordinate the assessment.

WisLoan is a statewide alternative loan program administered by WisTech — Wisconsin's assistive technology program. It offers low-interest loans for home modifications and assistive technology with no income limits and flexible repayment terms. Stairlifts qualify. Loan amounts depend on the equipment cost and your ability to repay. We connect you with the WisLoan coordinator during your home assessment — the application takes about 20 minutes.

Dane County's ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) at 2865 N Sherman Ave in Madison helps Verona seniors navigate funding options — they're the entry point for IRIS and Family Care enrollment. The Verona Senior Center on Paoli Street also offers case management services that can connect you with county-level resources. For veterans, the Dane County Veterans Service Office can assist with HISA grant paperwork — they're located at the City-County Building in downtown Madison.