San Marcos anchors the southern end of our service area — a growing river city where new two-story construction is quickly meeting an aging population. Our CAPS-certified team helps older adults stay safely and comfortably in the homes they love — without moving, without assisted living, and without uprooting a life built here.
Your local Central Texas team
Yes — San Marcos, the Hays County seat about 25 miles south of Austin along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, is inside our regular elevator and platform-lift service area. Much of the city sits in the flatter, southeastern part of the county along the San Marcos River, so the terrain runs gently rolling rather than the steeper Hill Country grades found farther west and northwest in Hays County — some riverside and bluff-adjacent lots still have a lower level below the main living floor, and San Marcos's newer construction along the I-35 growth corridor is frequently two-story. Permitting runs through Hays County or the City of San Marcos depending on your address, and we handle that process either way.
Yes — San Marcos is inside our regular stair-lift service area. San Marcos's terrain runs gently rolling along the San Marcos River, and its newer I-35-corridor construction is frequently two-story — the most common reason we install a straight or curved stair lift here. Permitting runs through Hays County or the City of San Marcos depending on your address, and we handle that process either way.
No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest conversation about what your home needs.
A community worth staying in
San Marcos is the Hays County seat and one of the fastest-growing small cities in Texas, with new two-story subdivisions expanding along the I-35 corridor toward Kyle and Buda. Established riverside and bluff-adjacent neighborhoods closer to downtown and Texas State University have their own older housing stock, some of it with a lower level below the main living floor.
Whether your home is new construction on the growth corridor or an established property closer to the river, we design elevator, platform-lift, and stair-lift solutions around the specific layout — and we already know whether your address falls under Hays County or City of San Marcos permitting.
We serve the full San Marcos area from our Driftwood home base. Our typical project radius includes:
Not sure if your address falls in our service area? Call or text (512) 222-8834 — we are happy to confirm.
What San Marcos families ask us for most
Elevators and stair lifts are our top two requests in San Marcos — here is what San Marcos clients ask us for most often.
Much of the city sits in the flatter, southeastern part of the county along the San Marcos River, so the terrain runs gently rolling rather than the steeper Hill Country grades found farther west and northwest in Hays County — some riverside and bluff-adjacent lots still have a lower level below the main living floor, and San Marcos's newer construction along the I-35 growth corridor is frequently two-story.
San Marcos's terrain runs gently rolling along the San Marcos River, and its newer I-35-corridor construction is frequently two-story — the most common reason we install a straight or curved stair lift here.
Properly installed grab bars — anchored into studs or blocking, rated for 250 lbs or more — are one of the most effective fall-prevention tools available. Available in finishes that complement San Marcos interiors.
Not sure where to start? Our CAPS-certified specialists walk every room with you and identify the changes that will have the most impact, including whether an elevator, platform lift, or stair lift is the better fit for your specific home.
What our San Marcos neighbors say
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Whether your project requires a permit depends on scope and jurisdiction. Small safety additions like grab bar installation typically do not require a permit. Elevators, platform lifts, stair lifts, and bathroom remodels that involve electrical, structural, or plumbing work usually do. Permitting runs through Hays County or the City of San Marcos depending on your address, and we handle that process either way. We pull permits on your behalf and schedule all required inspections — you do not have to track that process.
Much of the city sits in the flatter, southeastern part of the county along the San Marcos River, so the terrain runs gently rolling rather than the steeper Hill Country grades found farther west and northwest in Hays County — some riverside and bluff-adjacent lots still have a lower level below the main living floor, and San Marcos's newer construction along the I-35 growth corridor is frequently two-story. San Marcos's terrain runs gently rolling along the San Marcos River, and its newer I-35-corridor construction is frequently two-story — the most common reason we install a straight or curved stair lift here.
Help paying for it
The cost of accessibility modifications varies by project — a home elevator is very different from a grab bar installation. A free in-home assessment gives you an exact quote for your home. See our cost guide for typical Central Texas project ranges and our full funding guide for program details.
We help with paperwork; not medical/legal/financial advice — verify current program details before relying on any benefit.
Our Driftwood home base puts us close to a wide range of Central Texas and Austin-metro communities. We regularly work in Buda, New Braunfels, Wimberley, and throughout the Austin metro. See the full list of communities we serve to find your area.
Yes — San Marcos, the Hays County seat about 25 miles south of Austin along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, is inside our regular elevator and platform-lift service area. Much of the city sits in the flatter, southeastern part of the county along the San Marcos River, so the terrain runs gently rolling rather than the steeper Hill Country grades found farther west and northwest in Hays County — some riverside and bluff-adjacent lots still have a lower level below the main living floor, and San Marcos's newer construction along the I-35 growth corridor is frequently two-story. Permitting runs through Hays County or the City of San Marcos depending on your address, and we handle that process either way.
Yes — San Marcos is inside our regular stair-lift service area. San Marcos's terrain runs gently rolling along the San Marcos River, and its newer I-35-corridor construction is frequently two-story — the most common reason we install a straight or curved stair lift here. Permitting runs through Hays County or the City of San Marcos depending on your address, and we handle that process either way.
It depends on the scope. Small safety additions like grab bars typically do not require a permit. A curbless shower conversion, stair lift, or elevator/platform-lift installation that involves plumbing, electrical, or structural work usually does. Permitting runs through Hays County or the City of San Marcos depending on your address, and we handle that process either way. We handle the permit application and inspections on your behalf.
Yes. San Marcos residents may qualify for several programs. Veterans may apply for the VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant for medically necessary modifications — verify current amounts with your VA case manager. Texas Medicaid STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver can cover Minor Home Modifications for eligible enrollees. Some Medicare Advantage plans now offer limited home-safety benefits — check your specific plan. We help with the paperwork and work directly with VA caseworkers. We are not a legal or financial advisor; verify current program details before relying on any benefit.
Once your San Marcos home is safer, the Live Oak Home Care Plan keeps it that way: scheduled maintenance visits, small fixes handled on the spot, and a photo report sent to family after every visit.
We will come to your home, walk every room with you, and give you an honest assessment — at no charge and with no pressure to commit. Our team is local, our work is warrantied, and our goal is simple: help you stay safely in the home you love, as long as you want to be there.
Call or text (512) 222-8834 — or fill out our short form and we will reach out to schedule at a time that works for you.
