Though the stairlift is a good installation one can have at home, it still costs a few grands to buy a new stairlifts. Therefore, it is advisable to do some homework and know more about stairlifts before you decide to purchase one for your home or building.
 
 Types of stairlifts:

There are different types of stairlifts and they each functions differently from one another. Before you buy a stairlift, please do a site survey as well as the future users of the stairlifts so as to know which type of stairlifts suit your needs. For example, there is the normal stairchair lifts, platform stairlift and perch frame stairlift. Each of these have its own special usage purpose. You need to ask your stairlift dealer who will be able to explain and probably demonstrate the use of the different stairlifts to you better. 
For a start, you need to know whether you need a straight or a curved stairlift as the cost varies greatly between these 2 main types in the market.

Brands of stairlifts:

The many stairlift brands available in the market are differentiated by their price and quality of finishing. Be it for lower tier brands where new ones can cost less than $2000 to high end ones which cost as much as $15000, there is a wide range of stairlifts for you to choose from. However, we will recommend the Bruno home stairlifts as it is one of the more popular brands for its durability and cost efficiency. It sells straight and curved stairlifts and even offers free installation in certain places. As this brand seldom has offices overseas, you can go through the local distributors to purchase them. However, the customer support will be rendered by its home office.