07305 001639info.thelittleloftcompany@gmail.com Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pmFacebook HomeAboutServices▼ Service Areas▼ Our WorkReviewsContact07305 001639Request an Estimate - Home/ - Services/ - Loft Ladders Loft Ladders # Loft Ladder Installationin Telford & ShrewsburySafe access, every single time Stop balancing a step ladder on the landing. A properly fixed folding ladder turns loft access into a ten-second job you will actually do, and it is fitted, tested and guaranteed in one visit. Request an Estimate07305 001639 Aluminium and timber options · fixed to structure, not plasterboard · 10-year guarantee 8 years Working in Shropshire lofts 10-year Workmanship guarantee £1,000,000 Public liability insurance In person Every quote surveyed, never from photos Mon–Fri 8–5 Calls answered by the fitter, not a call centre ## What we fit and how it works A loft ladder is a folding or sliding staircase fixed into the hatch opening so it drops down when you need it and stows flat when you do not. We supply and fit aluminium concertina and folding ladders and timber folding ladders, matched to the hatch size, ceiling height and landing space in your home. Fixing is the part that matters. The ladder is anchored into the trimmed hatch frame and the surrounding structure, not screwed into plasterboard, so it holds firm when you climb with a box in one hand. We set the pitch, adjust the leg length to land square on the floor, and test it loaded before we leave. Aluminium ladders are light, compact and ideal where the opening is standard and space is tight. Timber folding ladders feel more solid underfoot, suit an extended hatch, and are what we specify in our Premium and Ultimate packages. ### Who this is for - Households still using a step ladder or dining chair to reach the loft - Older homeowners who want a stable, handrail-friendly climb - Anyone who has just had the loft boarded and now uses it weekly - Homes where the existing ladder is loose, bent or missing sections - Landlords wanting safe, compliant access for tenants and trades ## The real cost of unsafe loft access Falls from ladders in the home are not rare and they are rarely minor. A step ladder on a landing carpet, at the wrong angle, with both hands full and a hatch edge to negotiate at the top, is the exact set-up that puts people in A&E with a broken wrist or worse. Beyond the risk, poor access wastes the space entirely. If getting into the loft is a two-person operation, nothing goes up and nothing comes down. Families end up paying for external storage while a perfectly good roof space sits empty above their heads. Badly fitted ladders create their own problems. Screwed into a hatch lining that was never trimmed, they pull loose over time; set at the wrong pitch, they slide on hard flooring; cut too short, they leave a drop at the bottom step that catches you out in the dark. ### Common mistakes we get called out to fix - Fixing the ladder to plasterboard or an untrimmed lining rather than structure - Buying a ladder before checking the hatch opening length and swing clearance - Ignoring floor-to-ceiling height and ending up with a ladder that lands short - Fitting a heavy timber ladder into a small uPVC hatch it will never suit - Leaving no handrail or grab point at the top where you step onto the boards ## How we handle loft ladders The same five steps on every job, so you know exactly what happens and when. - 1 ### Survey and measure Floor-to-ceiling height, hatch length, swing clearance, landing space and flooring type are all measured before a ladder is recommended. - 2 ### Ladder selection and quote We recommend aluminium or timber based on the opening and how the loft will be used, then price it in writing, including any hatch work needed. - 3 ### Structural fixing The frame is anchored to the trimmed hatch structure so the load path runs into the joists, not the ceiling board. - 4 ### Set and adjust Pitch set, legs cut to land square, catch and spring tension adjusted so it opens smoothly and stows flush. - 5 ### Load test and handover We climb it loaded, show you the safe operation, tidy up and register the 10-year workmanship guarantee. ## What you get out of it ### Access in seconds Pole down, climb up. Loft access stops being a job you put off until the weekend. ### Genuinely stable Anchored into structure and set to the right pitch, so there is no flex, slide or wobble. ### Stows out of the way Folds flat into the ceiling: no landing space lost, no ladder leaning in the garage. ### Matched to the hatch Ladder and opening are specified together, so neither compromises the other. ### Right for the household Timber for a solid feel, aluminium for light operation and tight openings. ### Guaranteed installation 10 years on workmanship, fully insured, tested under load before we hand over. ## Ladder types, clearances and installation detail Choosing a loft ladder is mostly a measuring exercise. These are the factors that decide which one belongs in your home. ### Aluminium folding and concertina ladders Light to operate with one hand, compact when stowed and tolerant of shorter openings. Well suited to modern estate homes around Telford where hatches are standard size and landings are narrow. This is the ladder included in our Basic package. ### Timber folding ladders Three-section timber ladders feel closer to a staircase underfoot and are quieter in use. They need a longer opening, which is why we pair them with an extended hatch in the Premium and Ultimate packages. ### Swing clearance and landing space A folding ladder needs floor space in front of the opening to unfold into. Where a banister, airing cupboard door or bedroom door sits in the swing path, we either reposition the hatch or specify a ladder type that opens vertically into less space. ### Ceiling height and leg adjustment Ladders come in stated height ranges. We measure floor-to-ceiling at the exact hatch position, not the room average, and trim the legs so the feet land flat rather than on a bevel. ### Everyday use and maintenance A ladder used weekly needs to open with one hand and stow without a fight, which comes down to spring tension, catch alignment and the legs being cut to the right length. We set all three at handover and show you the two-minute checks: pivots clear, fixings tight, feet undamaged, that keep it working the same way in five years as it does on day one. ### Handrails and top-of-climb safety The riskiest moment is stepping from the top of the ladder onto the boarded deck. Where the ladder allows, we fit a handrail and set the boarding out so there is a clear landing area rather than a stack of boxes at the hatch edge. ### Replacing an existing ladder Old ladders often fail at the fixings rather than the ladder itself. We check whether the opening was ever trimmed correctly, and where it was not, we fix that first: a new ladder bolted into the same weak lining will loosen the same way. ## Loft Ladders: your questions answered How much does a loft ladder cost fitted?Ladders are included in our packages from £850 alongside boarding and a hatch. Fitted on their own, the price depends on ladder type and whether the opening needs enlarging; you get the figure in writing after the survey. How long does installation take?A straightforward ladder into an existing suitable opening takes a couple of hours. Ladder plus a new or enlarged hatch is usually a half to full day. Aluminium or timber: which is better?Aluminium is lighter, more compact and fine for standard openings. Timber feels more solid and is quieter, but needs a longer opening. We recommend based on your hatch and how often you will use the loft. Will it fit my hatch?We measure the opening, ceiling height and swing clearance at survey. If the current hatch is too small, we quote to enlarge it so the ladder works properly rather than forcing a poor fit. How much weight will it take?The ladders we fit are rated for domestic use with a person plus a carried load. We test each installation under load before handover. How long will it last?Domestic loft ladders fitted into properly trimmed openings last many years with almost no maintenance beyond an occasional hinge check. Our workmanship is guaranteed for 10 years. Can you fix a ladder that has come loose?Yes. Loose ladders are usually a fixing or opening problem rather than a ladder problem, and we correct the cause rather than adding more screws. Do you fit ladders in Shrewsbury as well as Telford?Yes, Telford, Shrewsbury, Newport, Wellington, Oakengates, Shifnal, Ironbridge, Dawley, Much Wenlock, Wem, Bayston Hill and surrounding areas. Do I need to clear the landing?Just enough space to work and for the ladder to swing. We sheet the area and put everything back before we leave. What are the payment terms?25% deposit to book, balance on completion, paid by cash, card or bank transfer. ## Often booked alongside - Loft HatchesuPVC or extended timber hatches, cut and finished cleanly so getting into your loft is no longer a struggle. - Loft BoardingRaised LoftLeg boarding in 175mm or 300mm heights, so your insulation stays uncompressed and your storage stays dry. - Loft Lighting & ElectricsLED lighting, switches and plug sockets; all electrical work carried out by a fully qualified electrician.See every service on our loft services page, or start on the homepage. ## Loft Ladders across Shropshire We cover Telford, Shrewsbury and the surrounding towns and villages, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. - Telford - Shrewsbury - Newport - Wellington - Shifnal - Ironbridge - All service areasPrefer to talk it through? Send us the details or call 07305 001639. ## Recent loft ladders work ## Get safe loft access fitted this month Measured, fitted, load-tested and guaranteed for 10 years, with a fixed price agreed before we start. Request an Estimate07305 001639 Raised loft boarding, ladders, hatches and lighting across Telford, Shrewsbury and Shropshire. A small, one-van team; every loft fitted personally. ## Services - Loft Boarding - Loft Hatches - Loft Ladders - Loft Insulation - Loft Lining - Loft Lighting & Electrics - Roof Windows - Loft Clearance - Loft Flooring Repairs ## Service Areas - Telford - Shrewsbury - Newport - Wellington - Oakengates - Shifnal - Ironbridge - Dawley - View all areas ## Contact - 07305 001639 - info.thelittleloftcompany@gmail.com - 5 Brunlees DriveTelford - Monday – Friday8:00am – 5:00pm - SaturdayClosed - SundayClosed - Facebook © 2026 The Little Loft Company. All rights reserved. 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