A staircase should not decide which rooms of your Chicago home you can use. Nationwide Lifts of Illinois installs stair lifts, also called chair lifts, across the city and the suburbs, from Evanston and Park Ridge to Oak Park and the southwest side. You sit at the bottom, press a control and ride to the top, with no remodeling and no damage to plaster or trim.
Chicago housing creates its own stair problems. The classic bungalow has a steep, narrow stair up to the attic bedrooms and another down to the basement. Two-flats and three-flats have a long straight flight to the upper unit. Graystones and row houses run tall and narrow, with stairways that leave little room to pass. A stair lift handles each of these because the rail is fixed to the stair treads rather than the walls, and the chair folds out of the way when no one is riding.
For a closer look at older housing, read our guide to stair lifts for Chicago bungalows and two-flats.
For narrow Chicago stairways we usually recommend the Indy Pinnacle. Folded, it sits just 11 inches from the wall and its rail only 6 inches out, so the stairs stay usable for everyone else in the house. It carries up to 350 pounds, comes with two wireless remotes and charging stations at the top and bottom, makes over 40 trips on a single charge and keeps working during a power outage. An optional automatic folding rail removes the tripping hazard at the foot of the stairs.
When a rider needs more capacity and a roomier seat, the heavy duty Indy XL safely supports up to 600 pounds. We can compare both models in your home and help you choose. Our stair lifts page has full details on each.
We start with a free home consultation, where we measure the staircase and talk about who will use the lift. You then receive a written estimate for the model that fits. On installation day the rail is anchored to the treads, the chair is fitted and tested, and we show everyone who will ride it how the controls and safety features work.
The price depends mainly on the length of the staircase and the model you choose. Our article on stair lift cost in Illinois explains what shapes the price, and does insurance pay for a stair lift covers coverage questions. If more than one staircase is a problem, a home elevator may be worth comparing, and we also install wheelchair lifts for raised front entries and gangways.
Call (630) 448-4522 or request a quote. We will measure your stairs and give you a written quote at no cost. See all our services in Chicago and the suburbs.
There is no single minimum. Slim models like the Indy Pinnacle fit most residential staircases, and measuring yours is the only way to be sure.
Yes. The long straight stair to an upper unit is well suited to a stair lift, and the rail fixes to the treads without touching the walls.
Yes. The Indy Pinnacle runs on batteries that recharge automatically, so it keeps working when the power goes out.
The Indy Pinnacle carries up to 350 pounds and the heavy duty Indy XL up to 600 pounds.
Yes. The rail is bolted to the stair treads, so it can be taken out without major repairs.
