Our Top Tips For Choosing The Right Loft Ladders For Small Spaces

While the loft is the ideal place to store all those boxes of things you can't quite bear to throw out or just want to keep out of sight, it can be a real inconvenience if you can't get up there with relative ease. The solution of course is a good set of loft ladders. However, if you’ve got a narrow landing, you must take this into consideration before you buy. There are plenty of loft ladders for small spaces available, and choosing the best one for your home will depend on a number of factors. 

Tight on space and struggling to choose the right ladder?

 

Here are our Tips on Choosing the Right Loft Ladders for Small Spaces:

1. Measuring the Space

The first thing you need to do is measure the distance from the floor of the landing to the underside of the ceiling level. Also take a measurement of the loft hatch itself and ensure you choose a set of ladders that will fit. Taking accurate measurements will ensure that you purchase the right size loft ladder for the space. 

Need a new loft hatch? Check out our range of loft hatches here.

 

2. Choose a Loft Ladder to Fit your Space

Once you know the amount of space you have, you can begin browsing different styles of loft ladders and loft stairs for small spaces.

 

Fold and Slide Loft Ladders For Small Spaces

One of the most popular styles of loft ladders for small spaces is the folding variety which usually come in 3 or 4 sections. 

Depending on how safe you feel on a pair of ladders, you may like to opt for the kind that has a handrail attached for that feeling of extra security. Also, you need to consider how the ladder will be stowed. Most fit on the back of the loft hatch meaning they are useful loft ladders for small spaces. 

 

Wood or Aluminium Loft Ladders?

You may also want to consider the noise factor. Timber ladders will prove to be a lot quieter than aluminium and they will feel a lot more secure too. They're also more aesthetically pleasing. Aluminium ladders can have a tendency to bend and flex when you stand on them, while they are perfectly safe, you may feel a little uneasy if you're not used to the sensation.

 

Our Best Selling Timber Loft Ladders For Small Spaces

Dolle Straight Flight Wooden Loft Ladder

The DSF is a classic timber one-piece ladder, perfect for any number of applications. The sturdy pine and beech ladder can be cut down to size, painted or stained, fitted with handrails and secured with a choice of fixing options.

Dolle SW40-5 Timber Folding Loft Ladder (1200 x 600mm)

A straightforward and easy to use timber folding ladder, the ‘SW36-5’ is a great option for any type of building. With it’s easy to attach, extension kits the ‘SW36-5’ is able to reach heights that other similar ladders simply can’t.

 

Concertina Loft Ladders For Small Spaces

Another popular type of loft ladder for small spaces is the concertina variety. They work in a similar fashion to sliding ladders but they require less space in your loft and so are particularly useful when there is only limited clearance space. It may be worth bearing in mind that a higher-end set of concertina ladders may prove more costly (you can buy the cheaper version but they are invariably of a lower quality). The reason they come out more expensive is that they require a lot of engineering to produce. 

 

Our Best Selling Concertina Loft Ladder

Columbus Junior Aluminium Concertina Loft Ladder

The Columbus Junior is the deluxe independent concertina loft ladder that is perfect for fitting into your existing hatch. With a variety of standard sizes and a wide range of heights served, the heavy duty aluminium Junior is a flexible and reliable access solution.

 

3. Load Considerations

Consider the maximum load of a ladder and ensure you factor in the weight of any boxes you may be carrying up and down. Also find out what the life expectancy is. This usually falls in-between the range of 1 to 10 years. 

 

Loft Centre's Loft Ladders For Small Spaces

Here at Loft Centre  we have a variety of high-quality, durable and stylish loft ladders for small spaces. Take a look at our selection here.

 

Popular Space Saving Loft Ladders for Small Spaces 

Gamia Mini Space Saving Stair Kit (White)

The Gamia Mini Stair Kit has a compact and contemporary design suitable for access solutions where space is limited. It can operate as a straight flight or, by the inclusion of landing tread kits, it can take on multiple configurations suitable to your loft application.

Dolle Graz Space Saving Stair Kit

The Dolle Graz Stair Kit is particularly suited for narrow spaces. Its clever supporting structure allows flexibility in the configuration.

 

Contact us

If you’d like some more advice when choosing loft ladders or Loft Stairs for small spaces, or on anything product related, please do feel free to contact us at Loft Centre on 01243 785246 or [email protected]