Compact and heavy duty Indy stair lifts
For many homeowners there comes a point when the staircase turns from a convenience into a daily hurdle, whether that means reaching the bedroom, getting down to the basement or simply coming in from outside. A stair lift, sometimes called a chair lift or stairlift, removes that hurdle without changing the house.
Nationwide Lifts of New York fits Indy stair lifts for homeowners from Glens Falls and Albany down through the Hudson Valley. Choose the slim Indy Pinnacle for a narrow stairway or the Indy XL when a larger seat and a higher weight rating are needed.
The Indy Pinnacle is a compact stair lift designed for narrow stairways. It parks out of the way on a charging station at the top or bottom of the stairs and comes to you when you call it.
Folded, the Pinnacle sits just 11 inches from the wall, and its rail lies about six inches out, so there is plenty of room for other people to walk up and down.
Our guide to stair lifts for narrow stairs explains how we measure for a tight staircase.
The Indy XL is a heavy duty stair lift made to suit a wide range of riders. It supports up to 600 lbs.
Not sure which model you need? We talk through both at your free home assessment and recommend the one that fits you and your stairs.
When climbing the stairs starts to feel risky, a stair lift restores safe access to the upper floor at a fraction of the cost of other options. Nationwide Lifts of New York fits Indy stair lifts in homes around Albany, Glens Falls and Poughkeepsie, typically in one appointment and with no building work.
The track mounts on the steps themselves, so walls and banisters are left alone. Rechargeable batteries mean the lift still runs if the power fails, and built-in sensors halt the chair when they detect an obstacle.
What you pay for a stair lift comes down to the length of the staircase, the model and any extras such as a powered folding rail. Straight flights cost the least. Because every staircase differs, we price each job after a free measure. To help with planning, read how to choose a chair lift for stairs and how long stair lifts last.
A stair lift is right for someone who can sit and step on and off the seat. A rider who stays in a wheelchair needs a wheelchair lift for entry steps or a home elevator between floors, and the two-stop LUMA shaftless elevator suits homes with little room to spare. We compare the choices in home elevator vs stair lift.
| Indy Pinnacle | Indy XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Suited to | Narrow stairways | Riders wanting a larger seat |
| Capacity | 350 lbs. | 600 lbs. |
| Notable feature | Sits 11 inches from the wall when folded | 25 inch swivel seat |
Yes. The seat, arms and footrest fold up when the lift is parked, and the rail takes up only a few inches at the edge of the steps.
No. The rail is fixed to the stair treads with brackets and the walls are not touched. If the lift is removed later, only small screw holes are left behind.
In most homes, yes. We recommend a side based on the layout at the top and bottom of the staircase and where doors and hallways are.
A stair lift suits someone who can sit upright and get on and off the seat safely. A wheelchair user who needs to stay in the chair is better served by a platform lift or a home elevator.
