How do i choose which loft ladder is right for my home?

For most homes, the standard 2 or 3 section Abru or Youngman aluminium ladder is perfectly suitable.

The two section loft ladder fits most modern homes however, the 3 section just gives an extra 30 cm in height for those with higher ceilings. In addition, a safety handle can be fitted to the ladder to give extra safety and peace of mind for those less confident.

The standard aluminium ladders fit most lofts but occasionally where there is limited space we need to look for an alternative solution and that’s where we introduce you to the ‘Telescopic’version. These ladders only require 23cm clearance in front of the hatch as the ladder neatly closes up and predominantly sits above the hatch when stowed. The telescopic also offers a deeper step and slightly sturdier feel.

If you are a regular visitor to your loft the ‘Wooden ladder’ could be a good solution for you with its deep step and rigid feel. These come in a variety of sizes , a fully insulated frame and a hatch is included. The ladder itself folds up onto the door so requires no additional stowage space in your loft.

Occasionally we are asked to fit ladders to properties with a ceiling height greater than three meters. We have the perfect solution for this with either the Youngman ‘De-lux’ aluminium ladder or a Fakro sliding wooden loft ladder. These ladders are very sturdy with deep steps but do require space in the loft when stowed away.

We are excited by the recent addition of the Loftomatic electric loft ladder and the simplicity of accessing your loft ladder by the touch of button, yes it really is as simple as that! The remote control enables your loft hatch to open and a strong sturdy ladder descends from your loft, just like that! this ladder also has the benefit of a larger load capacity of 200kg as opposed to the 150kg on our other ladders.

If you are still unsure of which type is most suitable for your home and your specific needs, please get in touch, we are here to help.