Maybe you’re serious about installing a loft ladder for the first time or just curious. Either way, there’s bound to be some questions surrounding a potential purchase. That’s why we thought it would be a good idea to go over a few of the common concerns homeowners are likely to have at this time.

Will interfering with my loft lead to problems selling my home in the future?

Well, that entirely depends on how you intend to ‘develop’ your loft and for what purpose. A third storey bedroom may be precisely what a potential buyer is looking for. Then again maybe they’d prefer a blank canvas to play with.

When it comes to simply installing a loft ladder, however, there are no legal by-law implications whatsoever, and neither is there a need for completion certificates or any form of paperwork. In fact it will have a positive impact on the future sale of your home.

Will I need to repaint my ceiling after a loft ladder is fitted?

Regardless of the required measurements for your new loft ladder (floor to loft floor or floor to ceiling) there shouldn’t be any need to repaint your ceiling once your ladder is installed. The existing opening in your ceiling will more than likely be the exact size needed for the ladder to fit in place.

In cases of enlarging the opening, some architraving may need to be positioned around the opening, which will cover over any small gap or unpainted plasterboard.

I barely use my loft, is it worth buying a loft ladder?

There’s no obligation to purchase a loft ladder (if you barely use your loft) but the advantages of owning one far outweigh the moderate cost of purchase. Convenient access is always handy, but more importantly it makes going up into your loft and carrying belongings a lot safer. This is because loft ladders are properly fitted and more secure than using a regular ladder, often with the aid of a handrail and rubberised feet at the base to prevent slippage.

For more information about loft ladder types, or choosing the right loft ladder for your home, be sure to check our site.