A common dilemma faced by many people wanting to improve and maintain access throughout their home is the choice between purchasing an elevator or a stairlift. Thankfully, many of the drawbacks that once surrounded the purchase of an elevator has been resolved through innovation and technological advancement. Depending on your specific needs and objectives, there’s probably never been a better time to consider an elevator for your home. Here’s some of the reason why:
Compact Home Lifts
| Pros | Cons |
| Flexible installation locations | Limited design options |
| Small footprint | Needs yearly maintenance |
| Quick installation | Cost more than a stairlift |
| Minimal building works | |
| Increase home value | |
| Wheelchair and walking frame friendly | |
| Sleek design | |
| Quiet operation |
Stairlift
| Pros | Cons |
| Quick installation | Limited design options |
| Minimal building works if the stairs are adequate | Needs yearly maintenance |
| Available in several widths | Limited install locations |
| Not aesthetically pleasing | |
| Not wheelchair or walking frame friendly | |
| Doesn’t increase home value |
