Expert Stairlift Installation in Wayne, MI

A straight stairlift install in Wayne takes about three hours from arrival to cleanup. Curved installs run four to five hours because the rail is set in sections to follow the turn. The process is the same regardless of neighborhood — we bolt the rail to the treads, not the wall, so the drywall stays intact.

No. Stairlifts are classified as accessibility equipment, not structural construction, so the City of Wayne does not require a building permit. The rail bolts to the stair treads — it does not modify the wall, the framing, or the electrical system, so there's nothing to file with the city.

Yes. The older two-story homes in Wayne's City Center — built in the 1920s — often have staircases as narrow as 30 inches. Our standard rail fits stairs down to 28 inches wide, and the seat folds up to about 13 inches from the wall when stowed, leaving plenty of clearance for family members to walk past.

Luis comes to your house at no charge and spends about 45 minutes measuring your staircase. He checks the tread depth, rise, total run, width, and any obstructions like radiators or door frames at the top or bottom landing. You get an exact, all-in quote on the spot — no surprises later.

No. Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not cover stairlifts — it classifies them as home modifications, not durable medical equipment. Some Medicare Advantage plans in Michigan include a home-safety allowance that may contribute a few hundred dollars, but it rarely covers the full cost. The MI Choice Waiver and VA HISA grant are the better routes.

The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected. It is one-time, tax-free, and never repaid. To apply, you need a prescription from a VA physician plus our quote. Submit both to the prosthetics department at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center at 4646 John R Street in Detroit, or through the Downriver VA Clinic at 1640 Fort Street in Trenton.

Yes. Michigan's MI Choice Waiver covers stairlifts under its Environmental Accessibility Adaptations benefit. It serves adults 65 and older (or 18–64 with a disability) who meet nursing-home-level-of-care criteria and want to stay home. For Wayne residents, the waiver is administered by The Senior Alliance — Area Agency on Aging 1-C — whose office is right in Wayne at 3850 2nd Street, Suite 201.

Contact The Senior Alliance at (734) 722-2831 or visit their office at 3850 2nd Street, Suite 201, Wayne, MI 48184. They serve all of southern and western Wayne County. Ask for a MI Choice Waiver screening — a support coordinator evaluates whether you meet the nursing-home-level-of-care threshold and helps build your care plan.