Expert Stairlift Installation in Williamsport, PA

A straight stairlift installs in about 3 hours. A curved install takes 4–6 hours. For outdoor units, add about an hour for weather-sealing the rail connections. We show up with the rail pre-cut (or pre-bent, for curved), mount it to the treads — not the wall — plug it in, test it, and walk you through operation before we leave.

No. We bolt the rail to the stair treads, not the wall or the banister. No drilling into plaster, no drywall work, no changes to original woodwork. If you ever need the lift removed, the treads show small bolt holes — easily filled and stained. We've installed in National Register homes on West Fourth Street without altering a single architectural feature.

The lift runs on DC power and plugs into a standard 120V outlet at the top or bottom of the stairs. The rail only draws power when the seat is moving. If there's no outlet within about 10 feet of your staircase, we can run a surface-mounted line — it takes an extra 30 minutes. The battery backup is built in and keeps the lift running for about 6 hours during a power outage.

Yes. The seat and armrests fold up when not in use, leaving about 16 inches of clearance. For stairs narrower than 30 inches across, the rail can be mounted on the stair side instead of the wall side. We measure every staircase at the free assessment and tell you exactly what will fit before you commit.

Yes, through the HISA grant — $6,800 for veterans with a service-connected disability, $2,000 for non-service-connected. It's a one-time benefit, tax-free, never repaid. The Williamsport VA Outpatient Clinic at 1705 Warren Avenue, Suite 304 (part of the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center) can connect you with a social worker — on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays — who can start the application. Or we help with the paperwork at your assessment. You'll need a medical-necessity statement and the HISA application form.

Yes, through the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver and OBRA Waiver, both administered by the Pennsylvania Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL). Home modifications — including stairlifts — are covered when medically necessary to keep you in your home instead of a nursing facility. The STEP Office of Aging in Williamsport, serving Lycoming and Clinton counties, can help determine eligibility. You can reach them at (570) 601-9592.

Pennsylvania's OPTIONS Program, administered through the local Area Agency on Aging, provides home modifications for residents 60 and older who want to stay in their home. It's not Medicaid — it's state-funded. The STEP Office of Aging determines eligibility. Contact them directly or ask Luis at your assessment — we help with the OPTIONS paperwork at no charge alongside any other funding path you pursue.

For HISA, the typical timeline is 4–6 weeks from application to approval. You need the application, a medical-necessity statement from your VA primary care provider, and a quote from us. For the CHC Waiver or OPTIONS program, it varies — generally 4–8 weeks for the assessment and authorization. We walk you through whichever program fits your situation at the free home assessment, and we do not collect payment until your funding is approved.