Expert Stairlift Installation in West Hanover, PA

A straight rail install takes about 3 hours from arrival to cleanup. We bolt the rail directly to the stair treads — no drywall work, no rewiring. A curved rail install takes 4-5 hours because the custom-bent rail needs precise alignment. The lift plugs into a standard wall outlet near the stairs.

No structural modification is needed. The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall, so nothing happens to your drywall or banister. When the stairlift is removed, the bolt holes in the treads are easily filled. The rail is mounted on the step surface — it does not attach to the wall at all.

Yes. Our slimline rail fits staircases as narrow as 32 inches. Many older ranch homes along Fairville Avenue and in the Piketown area have tighter staircases — we measure at the assessment and spec the correct track. The seat folds up to 16 inches when not in use, so others can still use the stairs.

Every stairlift we install has a built-in 4Ah battery that charges while the lift is parked at the charge point. If the power goes out during a winter storm — common out here on the rural sections of Fishing Creek Valley Road — the battery runs the lift for about 6 hours of normal use, enough to get through most outages.

Yes — through the VA's HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Veterans with a service-connected disability can receive up to $6,800 toward a stairlift. Non-service-connected veterans rated 50% or higher can receive up to $2,000. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never repaid. The closest VA facility is the Lebanon VA Medical Center at 1700 S Lincoln Avenue in Lebanon, and the Camp Hill VA Clinic at 25 N 32nd Street also processes HISA paperwork.

Yes — through Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices (CHC) waiver program, which is the state's mandatory managed care program for dual-eligible individuals and those with physical disabilities. Home modifications including stairlifts are a covered benefit when deemed medically necessary. The Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging at 717-905-2508 can help determine eligibility for the Home and Community Based Waiver Program for those 60 and older.

The PA Accessible Housing Grant, administered through the Department of Community and Economic Development's Keystone Communities Program, funds home modifications for low-to-moderate-income residents with permanent disabilities. Availability varies by county allocation. Additionally, the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) HCBS waivers cover home modifications for eligible Pennsylvanians over 18 with physical disabilities.

The HISA grant covers up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and up to $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating. You need a prescription from a VA physician stating the stairlift is medically necessary. The Lebanon VA Medical Center (1700 S Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042) and the Camp Hill VA Clinic (25 N 32nd St, Camp Hill, PA 17011) both process applications. Luis can help coordinate the paperwork during your assessment.