Expert Stairlift Installation in Wellington, CO

Most straight installs take 3 to 4 hours from arrival to test run. Curved rails — where we laser-measure first, then fabricate the custom rail — take about a week from measurement to install, with the actual install day running 4 to 6 hours. Outdoor units go in about 2.5 hours. We bolt the rail to the stair treads, not the wall, so drywall stays intact and no painting is needed afterward.

No. The rail bolts directly to the stair treads — not the wall, not the handrail. Whether your stairs are 1904 Cleveland Avenue oak, 1990s Cottonwood Park tile, or 2020s Harvest Village carpet, we use reinforced fasteners sized for the tread material. After removal, the only trace is small bolt holes in the treads, easily filled. The wall and drywall are never touched.

Yes. Many Wellington homes built before 1920 along Cleveland Avenue have staircases as narrow as 28 inches. Our narrowest rail and seat combination fits a 28-inch staircase with the seat folded up. For very tight turns in historic homes, we use a custom slim-line curved rail. We measure every staircase before quoting — no guesswork, no surprises.

We focus on purchases because a stairlift is fitted to your exact staircase. Every rail is cut to your tread count and turn geometry — it won't fit another home. That said, we do offer short-term rentals for recovery from surgery through a separate program. Most Wellington customers buy because the unit lasts 10 to 15 years and adds permanent accessibility to the home.

Yes. The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant covers up to $6,800 for veterans with service-connected disabilities and $2,000 for those with non-service-connected conditions. The grant is tax-free, one-time, and never repaid. Wellington veterans can access HISA through the Fort Collins VA Outpatient Clinic at 2509 Research Boulevard (970-224-1550), which is managed by the Cheyenne VA Medical Center at 2360 East Pershing Boulevard in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Yes — Colorado's EBD (Elderly, Blind, and Disabled) Waiver through Health First Colorado includes a Home Modification benefit with a $14,000 lifetime cap. That covers stairlifts for eligible participants who meet nursing-facility-level-of-care criteria. To apply, contact your local Case Management Agency through Larimer County. The benefit went to $14,000 as of February 1, 2024 — before that it was capped lower.

Yes. Colorado offers a Home Modification Tax Credit for seniors and people with disabilities who make qualifying accessibility improvements — stairlifts, ramps, doorway widening — to their primary residence. Additionally, the Larimer Home Improvement Program (LHIP) provides low-to-no-interest loans for accessibility modifications for low-to-moderate-income homeowners in Larimer County, including Wellington. Neither requires Medicaid enrollment.

Yes, and many Wellington families do. A common combination: the VA HISA grant ($6,800) plus the Colorado EBD Waiver Home Modification benefit (up to $14,000 lifetime). If the stairlift costs less than the combined total, the remaining waiver funds stay available for future modifications. Some families also claim the state Home Modification Tax Credit on filing. We help you complete the HISA paperwork and point you to the right county contacts for Medicaid and state programs.