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Below is a general guide to loft lighting , but for a detailed quote or advice please contact us on 01274 412 168 or 0771 397 5739, we will be happy to provide advise and assistance.

A loft ladder can usually of course only be used if you are using your loft as storage. An inhabitable room will need permanent staircase access. Our range of loft ladders these high quality products are manufactured in Sweden and are reputed to be the best on the market. Loft ladders are constructed in aluminium / steel or wood. The alloy ladders are usually the cheapest to buy but if you’ve never used an aluminium ladder you should be aware that they are very noisy when a person uses them. Timber ladders are quieter but tend to be more expensive, though many people prefer them to alloy. The main types of ladder are:

The folding loft ladder. Does what it says on the tin. Or rather the rung. The unit folds up, usually into three sections stacked on top of each other, and is a great space saver. By far the most popular, and practical, option with the wooden variety being in the most common usage.

All types must comply with British Standards of which there are two. BS 7553 – G for occasional use BS 7553 – H for heavy use

Which type of ladder you go for depends on personal preference, the space available and how often you are going to use it. In most cases it would be advisable to plump for a ladder that can handle heavy use – even if you aren’t planning to use it too frequently. Remember that it isn’t just how often you will use the ladder that you have to think about – its also the weight of any loads you will be carrying up to the loft.