Most people want to know when purchasing stairlifts whether it is a case of "your get what you pay for" because whilst cost is important so is reliability and safety and with stairlifts you need both because the whole purpose of having a stairlift is that you are able to go up and down the stairs comfortably and safely.
There are many to choose from in the marketplace today and the choice can be quite daunting so it is worth talking to several different companies to see what they offer.
A reputable company should offer to visit you and measure up your stair way first and show you what styles are available before ensuring your choose a style that is suitable for you.
Thankfully they also have stairlifts that can be used on curved staircases as well as straight, a great advantage if you have stairs that sweep around corners.
The company should also have a qualified person to install it for you as well.
There are companies that offer cheaper models that do not cover installation, instead they will tell you that they are so easy to install and you will not have a problem.
You must remember though that it will be used by a disabled person going up and down stairs so it is paramount that it is fitted correctly that is why it makes sense to have the company install it for you.
It is wise to choose a company that is well known and one that has been around for a number of years with a good reputation because if you were to have problems later on you need to know that the company will still be contactable and able to sort out any problems should they arise even if they are not the cheapest company at least they will be reliable.