Loft ladder installation
Homes with a loft hatch will require some form of ladder to gain access to the loft.
Loft ladders are most commonly hidden in the loft itself, fixed to the loft hatch and boarding so that they can be pulled down when the hatch is opened. This saves space in your home by keeping your ladder from cluttering your landing or spare room.
The installation of a loft ladder is a simple enough loft service by our expert providers, but requires:
- Accurate measurements of your loft and landing space
- Robust boarding materials in your loft to hold the ladder into place
- Adherence to regulations such as European Standard EN 14975
It is also important that your loft ladder is installed along the joists and not across them, otherwise this can cause potential dangers or instability.
What is the best loft ladder?
There is no one ladder that is best for all use cases. Every home will require a different ladder to meet their unique measurements.
When considering types of loft ladders, you have ladders with different materials and ladders with different constructions. This includes timber or aluminium ladders that are:
- Sliding ladders
- Folding ladders
- Concertina ladders
- Telescopic ladders
Most loft ladders that are used in homes will have anti-slip features on the rungs, and be robust enough to hold a high maximum load. But in terms of features, the best loft ladders may be automatic – this will be reflected in the price.
Automatic loft ladders
The most premier loft ladders are automatic. They are more expensive than standard loft ladders, but definitely do offer a premium feel.
For most homes, where the loft is accessed irregularly for storage, an automatic loft ladder would not be necessary. However, there are some cases where an automatic loft ladder may be needed.
Homes where accessibility is needed may favour automatic loft ladders over manual loft ladders for the ease at which they can be extended and retracted.
Loft ladders fitted by The Loft Doctor
If you are searching for loft ladders supplied and fitted near me, then get in touch with our team at The Loft Doctor today!
We can supply and install loft ladders in the north west and have a wealth of experience doing just that.
If you are open to suggestions, then we can recommend what ladder would be best for your home depending on your precise measurements.