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Loft ladder

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  • FaceHead
    FaceHead Posts: 737 Forumite
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    Agree with getting a ladder and DIY fitting it. Installing a £50 loft ladder from screwfix was one of the first jobs I did on my first major project - as I needed to get in and out of the loft to store my belongings. Installation is not tricky - just follow the directions. 

    You need a decent ladder to fit the loft ladder - a slightly chicken and egg situation if your step ladder is too short. Perhaps you can manage the climb one last time. 
  • Ganga
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    FaceHead said:
    Agree with getting a ladder and DIY fitting it. Installing a £50 loft ladder from screwfix was one of the first jobs I did on my first major project - as I needed to get in and out of the loft to store my belongings. Installation is not tricky - just follow the directions. 

    You need a decent ladder to fit the loft ladder - a slightly chicken and egg situation if your step ladder is too short. Perhaps you can manage the climb one last time
    Only if i can summon up enough courage !  :) only kidding but will take care next time . :s
  • Silvertabby
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    edited 19 October 2021 at 2:22PM
    This was some years ago, so what we paid then isn't relevant now - but we used a local loft ladder company.  They changed the normal square loft hatch for a rectangle one, twice the size, and fitted sturdy fold-down wooden steps. 
    Having that extra large hatch makes it SO much easier to get stuff in and out of the loft storeage.
  • Ganga
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    This was some years ago, so what we paid then isn't relevant now - but we used a local loft ladder company.  They changed the normal square loft hatch for a rectangle one, twice the size, and fitted sturdy fold-down wooden steps. 
    Having that extra large hatch makes it SO much easier to get stuff in and out of the loft storeage.
    Thanks for that ,we do not store much up there ,xmas decorations and two medium suitcases ,it was a suitcase i was getting out when i fell ,i think i will get a joiner to fit one as it,s the making good round the new /extended loft hatch.
  • ispookie666
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    edited 20 October 2021 at 8:25PM
    We spent £1000 for loft ladder (telescopic) and loft boarding for a four bed house in cambridgeshire in feb 2021.  In 2015 we had another loft ladder and part loft boarding in our old house for around 600, it was a two part ladder and much better compared to telescopic ladder.  The only reason for telescopic was due to the pipes, location of  water tank and the access hatch to the loft in the wrong place! 
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  • Ganga
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    We spent £1000 for loft ladder (telescopic) and loft boarding for a four bed house in cambridgeshire in feb 2021.  In 2015 we had another loft ladder and part loft boarding in our old house for around 600, it was a two part ladder and much better compared to telescopic ladder.  The only reason for telescopic was due to the pipes, location of  water tank and the access hatch to the loft in the wrong place! 
    Thanks for the info ,we only have a two bed semi and do not need the loft boarding just the loft ladder OR someone more capable than me to get in the loft without accidents  :)  
  • KITTYKOMP
    KITTYKOMP Posts: 252 Forumite
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    edited 8 August 2024 at 12:41PM
    Hi,
    what about this, from ARGOS, depending on height needed.
    I’ve just found this thread, I had a similar experience to the post holder but have no diy skills and don’t want to spend a lot of money.

    can this Argos one be used as a non fixed ladder? I will only use it once in a blue moon and don’t have skills to secure it?

    thanks 
  • ^^^^
    Big problem with any ladder is securing it. Top or bottom or both to stop it slipping (don't forget what is on the ladder when it fails). Really is important.
  • GDB2222
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    edited 8 August 2024 at 12:41PM
    KITTYKOMP said:
    Hi,
    what about this, from ARGOS, depending on height needed.
    I’ve just found this thread, I had a similar experience to the post holder but have no diy skills and don’t want to spend a lot of money.

    can this Argos one be used as a non fixed ladder? I will only use it once in a blue moon and don’t have skills to secure it?

    thanks 
    That would be dangerous.

    One of these will work https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8688833


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  • Norman_Castle
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    edited 8 August 2024 at 12:41PM
    KITTYKOMP said:
    Hi,
    what about this, from ARGOS, depending on height needed.
    I’ve just found this thread, I had a similar experience to the post holder but have no diy skills and don’t want to spend a lot of money.

    can this Argos one be used as a non fixed ladder? I will only use it once in a blue moon and don’t have skills to secure it?

    thanks 
    I suspect not. I don't think you can lock them at a height. They only work when fixed at the top. Combination ladders are the nearest alternative though these can be a bit large to carry and store
    For very irregular use can you borrow some from a friend or neighbour.

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