Expert Stairlift Installation in Worthington, OH

Most straight stairlift installs in Worthington take 3 to 4 hours. Curved lifts take 4 to 5 hours because the custom rail needs precise alignment. We bolt the rail directly to the stair treads — not the wall — so there is no drywall damage, no repainting, and no construction debris. You can use the lift the same day. Our installers carry every tool and fastener needed; there's nothing you need to prepare in advance.

No. We use a tread-mounted system that bolts directly into the stair treads, not the banister or wall. For historic homes — like the Federal and Greek Revival houses in the Worthington Historic District — we can use clamping mounts that require no drilling into visible surfaces. The entire installation is reversible. If you ever remove the lift, the treads can be refilled and refinished to original condition.

Yes. Many Colonial Hills Cape Cods and 1950s Perry Highlands colonials have staircases as narrow as 28 inches. Our straight rail seats fold up to just 12 inches from the wall when not in use, leaving 16 inches of clearance — enough to pass comfortably. At the top and bottom landings, the seat parks out of the walkway. We measure during the assessment and tell you upfront if clearance is adequate.

No. A residential stairlift is considered an accessibility modification, not a structural renovation. The rail bolts to the treads, not the framing, so it falls under the same category as a grab bar or handrail installation under the Fair Housing Act. No Franklin County permit is needed for a single-family home install.

The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides up to $6,800 for service-connected veterans and $2,000 for non-service-connected veterans. It is a one-time, tax-free benefit — never repaid. Worthington veterans can apply through the Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic at 420 N. James Road in Columbus or the Columbus VA Clinic at 2720 Airport Drive. We help you fill out the medical-necessity form during the free assessment.

Contact the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services to begin a PASSPORT waiver application. Once your Medicaid eligibility and functional need are confirmed, home modifications — including stairlift installation — are covered up to $15,000 per calendar year. The process requires a medical assessment, a home safety evaluation, and a provider quote. We provide the quote at no charge and coordinate with your case manager throughout.

Franklin County operates a Minor Home Repair Program for residents aged 60 and older, income-eligible, covering accessibility modifications including grab bars, ramps, and stairlifts. Modcon Living's Safe at Home program also serves Franklin County seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners with free emergency repairs and accessibility modifications. Both programs are need-based and have waitlists — we recommend applying early.

The PASSPORT waiver covers the full cost of a stairlift — equipment and installation — up to $15,000 per calendar year, as long as the lift is deemed medically necessary and the lowest-cost adequate alternative is selected. A straight lift at $2,800 typically falls well within the cap. Curved lifts at $9,000 and above are also covered but require additional documentation justifying why a straight lift is insufficient. We provide the required written proposal and work directly with your PASSPORT case manager.