Choose the right type for the job
| Job | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Gutters, upstairs windows, painting a house | Extension ladder |
| Stairs and hallways | Stair combination ladder or 3 Way Combi Stair Ladder |
| One ladder for lots of jobs | Combination ladder or Multi Purpose ladder |
| Small storage space or car boot | Telescopic ladder, Telescopic Multi Purpose or Surveyors ladder |
| Hedges, fruit trees, uneven garden ground | Tripod ladder |
| Roof work | Roof ladder, or add roof hooks to an extension ladder |
| Conservatory roofs | Conservatory ladder |
| Electrical work | Fibreglass step ladder (non-conductive to 30,000V) |
| Indoor jobs, decorating | Platform step ladder, hop-up or podium |
Choose the right range
- Home Master: for DIY and home use. Certified to EN131, 150kg rating (a few models 100kg).
- Trade Master / Trade Master Pro: certified to EN131 Professional for DIY and trade use. 150kg, closer rung spacing (255mm on Pro extension and combination ladders) and integral stabiliser bars.
- Industrial: certified to EN131-2 Professional or BS2037 Class 1, built for daily site use.
Choosing an extension ladder length
Set the ladder at an angle of about 75° (1 out for every 4 up), with the top extending about 1m above where you step off. Use the "height against wall" figures in our extension ladder articles to check the ladder will reach.