Stair Lift Installation In South Charleston, WV

Stair lift installation in South Charleston, WV and the surrounding Kanawha Valley — Foxtrot Developments is an authorized AmeriGlide dealer that measures, supplies, and installs straight-rail, curved, and outdoor stair lifts so you or a loved one can keep using every floor of the home. Most of the people who call us are trying to avoid a move or bring a parent home safely, and the right lift with a careful install usually solves both. Every project starts with a free in-home assessment and a written estimate with transparent, no-hidden-fees pricing.

Our Stair Lift & Mobility Lift Services

• Straight stair lift installation for standard staircases
• Curved stair lift installation for custom or spiral staircases
• Outdoor stair lift installation for decks and entryways
• Platform lift installation for wheelchair accessibility
• Stair lift removal and replacement
• Maintenance and safety inspections for existing lifts
• Consultation and home assessment to recommend the right solution

Straight, Curved, or Outdoor — Which Lift Fits Your Staircase

Straight staircases are the most common and the most affordable to fit: a straight rail follows the stair line from bottom to top, and the chair folds up against it so the stairs stay usable for everyone else in the house. If your staircase turns a corner, has an intermediate landing, or curves, the rail has to be custom-bent to your staircase’s exact measurements — that is the curved-rail route, and it is also how we handle many of the steep, narrow, winding staircases found in older Charleston-area homes. There are weather-rated outdoor models for porch steps and entryways, and platform lifts for wheelchair users who cannot transfer to a seat. The free home assessment settles which option fits your stairs, your needs, and your budget.

How the Installation Process Works

At the assessment we measure the rise and run of the stairs, check clearance at the top and bottom, note doorways and landings, and talk through who will use the lift and how — then you get a written recommendation and a transparent quote before anything is ordered.

On install day, the rail is mounted to the stair treads themselves rather than the wall, so the staircase carries the load instead of decades-old plaster. The chair, motor, and charging system go on next, followed by the safety sensors, the seat belt, and the swivel seat that lets the rider step off at the top landing facing away from the stairs. Before we leave, we walk the rider through daily operation — the controls, the remote call stations, parking and charging — and run the lift loaded up and down the full length of the rail. Most straight-rail installs are finished in one visit; a curved rail has to be custom fabricated to your measurements, so the timeline from assessment to install day runs longer.

Why Battery Backup Matters in West Virginia

Power in the valley blinks more than any of us would like — storms, ice lines, and the occasional car-meets-pole. AmeriGlide stair lifts are built with battery backup systems that recharge whenever the lift is parked, so an outage does not stop the chair mid-day. Obstruction sensors stop the lift if anything is left on the track, and we test the seat belt and swivel mechanisms at installation so everything that protects the rider works as intended from the very first trip.

Authorized AmeriGlide Dealer

Foxtrot Developments is an authorized dealer for AmeriGlide, one of the country’s leading stair lift manufacturers. AmeriGlide lifts come with swivel seats, obstruction sensors, and battery backup, and as an authorized dealer we install them, honor the product warranties, and handle the service calls years down the road. Learn more at ameriglide.com.

Get Your Free Accessibility Consultation

The next step is a free in-home assessment. We measure the staircase, recommend the right lift, and put the price in writing before anything is ordered. Call (304) 590-1163 or use the contact form to set one up.