Wooden Loft Ladders
Classic timber stepladders to improve loft access
A timber loft ladder is both good looking and practical, with a classic appearance and treads that don't hurt your feet.
We install a variety of wooden loft ladders from the brand-leading ladder manufacturers, sized to perfectly fit your loft's opening.
A wood ladder is fast to install and easy to use, which is why they come with a 5 year guarantee on labour in addition to any manufacturer's guarantee.
Your loft will benefit from:
- Solid pinewood construction
- Thick insulated loft hatch included
- Ergonomic handrail for safety
- Draft excluder to reduce heat loss
- Slip resistant wide ladder rungs
- Heavy duty rated up to 200kg
- Many ladder lengths available
- Full demonstration of usage
Why get a wooden loft ladder?
With a sturdy, lightweight wooden ladder you can safely, easily and conveniently access your loft at a moment's notice.
Timber ladders have hinged construction, with the ladder mechanism attached to the included loft hatch.
Opening the hatch drops the ladder to an accessible height, allowing you to fold and unfold the ladder with ease.
Opens & closes with ease
Watch David demonstrate how easy the process is in the following video.
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Wood Loft Ladder FAQ
Here are some of the questions our customers regularly ask:
Older style loft ladders would often be a single solid ladder that slid up horizontally in-between the rafters. However those are rarely used these days, due to the space required and how cumbersome they are to handle.
Modern loft ladders use a folding, sectional or concertina construction, meaning they often don’t use much more footprint than the loft hatch itself.
If you use your loft primarily for storage, then a loft ladder is not a legal requirement.
However, A ladder fitted by a professional company like Ahead Loft Ladders can make loft access far easier and safer. If you intend on accessing the loft space regularly, a dedicated ladder is a worthwhile investment.
For converted lofts that are used to increase living space, a permanent fixed staircase in required under UK Building Regulations.
Yes, if your ladder is long enough then you can certainly use it to get into your loft space. However there a number of downsides:
- The ladder will need to be stored somewhere and retrieved every time you access the loft
- Ladders can be heavy and cumbersome to handle, risking scraping your walls and ceilings
- Regular ladders don’t always open to a suitable angle to allow comfortable use
- A ladder that isn’t long enough to fully reach the hatch could fall, leaving you trapped
For the best safety, convenience and comfort, a professionally installed loft ladder is worth the small investment.
Most ladders open to an angle of between 60 and 80 degrees, relative to the floor.
For the best level of comfort, strength and safety, most of our ladders open to an angle between 70 and 75 degrees.
Installation time can vary depending on a number of factors:
- The type of ladder chosen (wood/metal/electric etc.)
- How easy the attic space is to access
- The condition and position of the loft hatch
- Whether electrical connection is required
In general, with no surprises during the process, we expect a standard loft ladder installation to take around 2-3 hours.
If alterations are required to the loft hatch size or electric wiring is required, this can extend the amount of time required.
Why Choose Ahead Loft Ladders
To fit a timber loft ladder?
Ahead Loft Ladders has been fitting attic ladders, boarding, insulation, lights and roof lights for over 14 years.
We don't bring in contractors, all work is carried out by David and our in-house team.
Here's why we're the best choice in The South for any type of loft work:
- Highly recommended by local homeowners and landlords.
- Over 6000 loft ladders fitted in and around The South since 2012.
- Parts sourced from trusted manufacturers like BPS and Fakro.
- All work carried out is covered by a full written warranty.
- Like-for-like price matching service (excl. offers and discounts).
- 500+ positive reviews from Google, Checkatrade and Trustist.
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