Stair Lifts in Allentown, PA — Installed Across Lehigh County
Allentown is Pennsylvania's third-largest city, and its homes show every era of its growth — brick rowhomes packed into Center City and Old Allentown, porch-front twins in the West End, and split-levels and newer two-story homes out through Whitehall, South Whitehall, Emmaus, and Macungie. We've installed straight, outdoor, rental, and refurbished stair lifts in all of them since 2004, with a free in-home assessment and same/next-day response across Lehigh County.
Stair Lifts Built for Allentown Rowhomes, Twins & Split-Levels
Stair lifts in Allentown, PA usually go into one of three kinds of house, and each one has its own challenge. The late-1800s and early-1900s brick rowhomes in Center City, Old Allentown, and the Old Fairgrounds have long, steep, narrow staircases — often with a front stoop before you even get inside. The West End's twins and single homes, many built between the 1920s and 1950s, tend to have roomier interior stairs but a flight of porch steps out front. And the suburbs that grew up after the war — Whitehall, South Whitehall, Salisbury Township — are full of split-levels, where the problem isn't one tall staircase but two or three short ones.
A lot of Allentown homeowners bought their rowhome or twin decades ago and have no intention of leaving the block. And a lot of the calls we take come from their adult children, who live nearby in Upper Macungie or Emmaus and have started worrying every time Mom or Dad takes the stairs. A stair lift fixes that one problem, without a move, a first-floor bedroom conversion, or changing the character of the house.
- Center City and Old Allentown rowhomes almost always have a single straight flight from the first floor to the second. It's the simplest and most affordable staircase to fit, even when it's steep and narrow.
- The rail bolts to the stair treads, not the wall. That makes it a good fit for the plaster walls and original woodwork found in the Old Allentown Historic District.
- West End twins and East Side homes with a raised front porch often need an outdoor lift for the exterior steps as well as the one inside
- Split-levels in Whitehall and South Whitehall usually need a short straight lift on the flight people use most. We'll help you decide which flight that is.
- Your staircase curves or turns at a landing. We only install straight-rail lifts, and we'll tell you so upfront rather than sell you something that doesn't fit.
- The staircase needs structural repair first. Older rowhome stairs sometimes do, and we'll flag it during your assessment instead of installing over the problem.
Not sure what your staircase needs? Book a free assessment and a local technician will measure it in person, with no obligation. Falls on stairs are one of the most common injuries among older adults, and a stair lift removes that risk without a move out of a home you're not ready to leave.
Serving Allentown & All of Lehigh County
We install and service stair lifts across every part of Allentown: Center City, Old Allentown, the Old Fairgrounds, the West End, the East Side, and the South Side below South Mountain. We also cover the rest of Lehigh County, including Whitehall, South Whitehall, Salisbury Township, Emmaus, Macungie, Upper Macungie (Fogelsville and Breinigsville), Coplay, Catasauqua, Schnecksville, and Coopersburg. Across the river, our Bethlehem stair lift team covers Bethlehem, Easton, and Northampton County. Not sure if we cover your street? Call us and we'll confirm right away.
Each part of the county tends to call for a different setup. In Center City and along the Hamilton Street corridor, a straight lift on a steep, narrow rowhome staircase is by far the most common install. In the West End and around Cedar Beach and Jordan Park, we're often asked about outdoor lifts for porch steps. Out in Upper Macungie and Lower Macungie, many homes are newer two-story builds with wide, standard staircases that are usually a quick install. Whichever it is, we measure in person. You get an exact price for your actual staircase, not a phone estimate based on a description.
Buy New, Buy Refurbished, or Rent
Allentown and Whitehall homeowners ask us about rentals and used lifts almost as often as new ones. All three come with the same local, professional installation. Here's how to decide.
The right choice for long-term use. You get the full model and upholstery range and the full manufacturer warranty. A straight stair lift fits nearly every Allentown rowhome and twin, and it's usually installed in one visit.
This is the lowest upfront cost for a lift you'll keep. Every used stair lift we sell passes a 25-point reconditioning, includes a 1-year parts warranty, and is installed by our own technicians. Stock changes, so call to check what's available.
This is for coming home after a hip or knee replacement at one of the Lehigh Valley's hospitals, for hospice care, or for a parent staying with you for a while. Stair lift rental plans start around $150/month, with fast installation and free removal when you're done.
Weighing rental against buying? Our rent vs. buy guide works through the break-even point, and the stair lift cost guide covers full installed pricing by lift type.
Local Technicians, Honest Answers, No Pressure
We've installed and serviced stair lifts across the Lehigh Valley since 2004. That's long enough to know a Center City rowhome staircase from a Whitehall split-level, and to quote each one accurately.
We've been installing in Allentown, Bethlehem, and the surrounding townships since 2004, in Victorian rowhomes and new construction alike.
Every Allentown installation and repair is handled by our own certified technicians. We don't send subcontractors dispatched from out of state.
For a first assessment or a lift that's stopped working, we aim to reach Allentown-area homes the same or next day.
Every visit starts with a free, honest assessment. If a stair lift isn't right for your staircase, we'll tell you and point you toward what is.
Inherited a lift with the house, or bought one from an installer who's no longer around? Our repair and service team works on all major stair lift brands.
If your parent lives in Allentown and you're in Easton or Emmaus, you deal with one local company for both homes, with one phone number and one service record.
Lehigh County Resources for Aging in Place
Most Allentown families pay for a stair lift privately, but it's worth checking what help you qualify for first. Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services (Government Center, 17 South Seventh Street, Allentown · 610-782-3034) is the county's Area Agency on Aging. It offers care management, caregiver support, and PA MEDI insurance counseling, and it can tell you which in-home support programs your family may be eligible for.
If your parent is eligible for Pennsylvania Medicaid long-term services through Community HealthChoices, home adaptations can sometimes be covered as part of their service plan. Ask their service coordinator. Original Medicare generally doesn't pay for stair lifts, though some Medicare Advantage plans offer an allowance. Our Medicare and stair lifts guide explains exactly what's covered. We're happy to give you a written quote to submit to any program you apply to.
From First Call to Installed in Allentown
We handle everything, start to finish. Here's what's included in every stair lift installation.
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01Free In-Home Assessment
A local technician visits your Allentown-area home, measures your staircase (rowhome, twin, or split-level), checks any exterior steps, and gives you a clear price. There's no obligation.
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02Professional Installation
Most straight staircases are finished in a single visit. We protect your floors, walls, and original woodwork, and walk you through every control before we leave.
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03Ongoing Local Support
If you have a question or a problem later, you call a Lehigh Valley technician, not a national call center.
Allentown Stair Lift FAQs
These are the questions we hear most from Allentown and Lehigh County homeowners. If yours isn't here, just give us a call.
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Yes. We install and service stair lifts across Allentown (Center City, Old Allentown, the West End, the East Side, and the South Side) and the rest of Lehigh County, including Whitehall, Emmaus, Macungie, and Upper Macungie. Most installs are straight stair lifts, which fit the majority of local rowhome and twin staircases and are usually finished in a single visit.
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It depends on the length of your staircase, the model you choose, and whether you buy new, buy refurbished, or rent. Our stair lift cost guide has a full price breakdown by lift type. For an exact figure, call 800-527-4060 and book a free, no-obligation measurement from a local technician.
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Yes. Month-to-month stair lift rental is available throughout Allentown, Whitehall, and Lehigh County. Plans start around $150/month. Rentals are popular for recovery after a hip or knee replacement, for hospice care at home, or for a relative staying with you for a while. Installation is the same as for a purchased lift, and removal is free when you no longer need it.
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Yes. Our certified refurbished stair lifts go through a 25-point reconditioning, come with a 1-year parts warranty, and are installed by our own technicians. They are the lowest-cost way to own a lift outright. Inventory changes regularly, so call 800-527-4060 to check what's available for your staircase.
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Yes. Many West End twins and East Side homes have a flight of porch or stoop steps before the front door. A weather-sealed outdoor stair lift handles those steps through Lehigh Valley winters. We assess both your exterior and interior stairs during the same free visit.
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Usually, yes. Split-levels have several short straight flights instead of one tall staircase. We normally fit a short straight lift on the flight used most, typically the one between the main living level and the bedrooms. If more than one flight is a problem, we'll explain the options honestly during your assessment.
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Start with Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services (17 South Seventh Street, Allentown, 610-782-3034), which can tell you which in-home support programs your family may qualify for. If your parent receives Pennsylvania Medicaid long-term services through Community HealthChoices, home adaptations can sometimes be included in their service plan. Original Medicare generally does not cover stair lifts. See our Medicare guide for the details.
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We only install straight-rail stair lifts, which fit most Allentown-area staircases. If yours curves or turns at a landing, call us anyway. We'll give you an honest answer about what will and won't work instead of trying to sell you something that doesn't fit.
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We offer same/next-day response for assessments and repair calls across Allentown and Lehigh County. Most straight staircases are then installed in a single visit, often in a few hours, so you aren't waiting weeks to use your stairs safely again.
Ready for a Free Allentown Assessment?
A local technician measures your staircase and gives you a clear price, with no pressure and no commitment. Serving Allentown and all of Lehigh County since 2004.