Expert Stairlift Installation in Ypsilanti, MI

Most straight-rail installs take about 3 hours. Curved rails take 4-5 hours because the rail arrives pre-bent and needs precise alignment. Outdoor installs on Ypsilanti porches and stoops take about 4 hours. No drywall work, no rewiring — we bolt the rail to the stair treads, plug the lift into a standard wall outlet, and test every function before we leave.

No. The rail bolts into the stair treads, never the wall. That's critical for Ypsilanti's historic homes in Normal Park, the Historic South Side, and Depot Town, where plaster walls and original millwork need to stay intact. When the lift is eventually removed, the bolt holes in the treads can be filled and refinished. It runs on a DC motor and plugs into a standard outlet — no hardwiring.

Yes. Many pre-1900 homes here have staircases as narrow as 30-32 inches. We carry Slimline models with a folding seat, armrests, and footrest that collapse to less than 14 inches of rail depth when not in use. The seat parks at the top or bottom landing, so the staircase stays passable. We measure the narrowest clearance point during the assessment.

Our outdoor lifts use IP55-rated components sealed against snow, ice, and road salt. The motor housing is gasketed and the rail is powder-coated steel — we've had Ypsilanti units running through four or five Michigan winters with no corrosion. The 4Ah backup battery gives about 6 hours of operation during a power outage, which matters during the ice storms that hit Washtenaw County.

Yes, through the HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Veterans with a service-connected disability can receive up to $6,800. Non-service-connected veterans may receive up to $2,000. The grant is one-time, tax-free, and never needs to be repaid. The nearest VA facility is the Lt. Col. Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center at 2215 Fuller Road in Ann Arbor — about 7 miles from Ypsilanti. A VA primary care provider must write the medical-necessity prescription. We help with the paperwork at the assessment.

The MI Choice Waiver — Michigan's Home and Community Based Services waiver — covers environmental accessibility adaptations, which includes stairlifts. To qualify you must meet the nursing-facility level-of-care criteria and be enrolled in Michigan Medicaid. In Washtenaw County the program runs through the local Area Agency on Aging, and there is typically a waitlist. The waiver also covers ramps and bathroom modifications. We can connect you with a MI Choice caseworker during your assessment.

Washtenaw County's Home Rehabilitation Program includes a Critical Repair Program that provides grants up to $5,000 for urgent home repairs including accessibility modifications. The same office sometimes approves stairlift funding on a case-by-case basis. Eligibility is income-based and the home must be owner-occupied. We can point you to the right person at the county office during the free assessment.

The $79/month figure is for a straight stairlift at $2,800 financed over 60 months with approved credit. Curved and outdoor lifts have higher monthly payments proportionate to their cost — typically $180-$250/month depending on the total. We offer 0% interest for 12 months on all models and there's no prepayment penalty. We run the application during the assessment and most people know within minutes whether they're approved.