Stairlifts Can Help!

Private residences in Tennessee do not need a permit to have a stair lift installed.

The prices range depending on several factors, including the model chosen, additional features added, upgraded fabrics, the stairwell (straight/curved/landings), and more.

Nationwide, the cost for a quality stair-lift installation starts at $3,500+ for a straight lift and $8,000+ for a curved lift.

We offer a free in-home evaluation to plan the best option for your needs, your home, and your budget. There are also a number of financial assistance programs available.

We enable financing through Carecredit with same-as-cash options available for qualifying buyers.

Your CareCredit health, wellness and personal care credit card makes it easy to get the home medical equipment you want or need.

Several resources may be available to you depending on your need, location, age, and financial status. Below are a list of agencies, banks, and other financial institutions that may be able to offer assistance:

Area on Aging: can help locate funds through Older Americans Act Title III; 866.836.6678

Banks & Lenders: home modification projects; home ownership loans; reverse mortgages (HUD can council on options)

Dept of Housing & Community Development: Community Development Block Grants may be available; 877.866.2476

Federal Housing Administration: The FHA, a part of HUD, administers mortgage insurance programs & can help homebuyers/owners secure loans for home modification projects as well as locate a qualified FHA lender; 202.708.1112

Insurance: long-term care insurance; private health insurance plans

Internal Revenue Service: IRS allows certain medically oriented home modifications to be tax deductible; 800.829.3676

Rural Housing Services: RHS is a part of USDA that may have loans available to rehabilitate or improve rural homes for rural, low-income elders under RHS Section 502 Home Ownership Loans; 530.792.5820

Veterans Affairs: The VA offers programs that may pay for lifts and home modifications; 877.222.VETS

All lifts we install are battery operated. The batteries are automatically re-charged when left at the built-in charging station. This ensures that you can still safely travel up and down your stairs without power for a limited number of trips.

Your stair lift will give audible and visual signals to alert you of it not being in a charging station; by keeping it at the station when not in use, the battery will be functional and still safely transport you from one level to another.

Usually not. Occasionally, an electrical outlet will need to be installed if there is not one available nearby.

Obstacles, like a handrail or furniture immediately next to the base/top of a staircase, will need to be removed as well.

Your Lambert’s technician will provide a full assessment and let you know what needs to be done, if anything, prior to the installation date of your stair lift.

Most stair lifts have a maximum weight capacity between 250 and 300 pounds.

Heavy Duty Kits are available for some units, which increase the maximum weight capacity to 350 pounds.

Stair lifts require very little maintenance to keep them going for years. You will want to keep the seat and track clear of debris and dust that could clog mechanisms.

Others may sell stairlifts without installation. In these cases you will have your time and cost to do it yourself or hire a third party.

Although some may appear cheaper, there are risks with DIY: you are unable to try the product before you buy, you forego any labor warranty, and you may get an inferior or unsafe product.

With Lambert’s, you can bring your family to a store and try it out. In our experience, reputable manufacturers only sell through qualified dealers to ensure that you receive a safe and high-quality stair lift.

Stairlifts are designed with mobility-challenged users in mind; therefore most people using a wheelchair can still safely use a stair lift.

During your home evaluation, we can help you assess options for your family and caregivers.