Time for Snakes and Ladders

[HandyMann]

Well, just Ladders actually....
I’m considering getting some, mainly for domestic work, including in stair-wells etc.
Rather than get one for every situation I thought a combination set may be the best option, perhaps with a platform attachment.
I’ve already got a stupidly long set for doing my gutters etc but they’re not much use indoors.
Any constructive thoughts and recommendations would be gratefully received.

 

[rolyberkin]

I bought a set of these 2.4m (7ft10) Zarges Skymaster Combination Ladder - https://www.midlandladders.com/2.4m-zarges-skymaster-combination-ladder

Not much you cannot get to with a set of these, I also have two smaller sets of fiberglass. The only downside with them is you may need to get an additional bottom foot to cut to the size of smaller width stairs, I spoke to the company and they state the bottom stay is quote large due to health and safety requirements.

 

[Timbo]

Could try these: Youngman Professional 3 Way Aluminium Combination Ladder - Max Height 2.5m | Wickes.co.uk - https://www.wickes.co.uk/Youngman-Professional-3-Way-Aluminium-Combination-Ladder---Max-Height-2-5m/p/170004
I have a similar one which serves quite well for the little I use it.

 

[HandySparks]

Take a look at the Little Giant ladders. I have a six rung one that's good for lighting jobs on high ceilings and stairs.

Ladders - https://www.midlandladders.com/Ladders/little-giant-ladder-system

 

[HandyMann]

The price of the Zarges set is a little off-putting but thanks both for taking the time to reply.

 

[HandyMann]

Those Little Giants look the biz. Might need to do some saving up!!

 

[Pete E]

I have a set of 10ft telescopic folding ladders...I am not sure I would want to use them every day, but for occasional use they have been fine...The big positive with them and the reason I bought them, is they store away very compactly....

In the past I have also used a set of folding ladders...By folding, I mean they fold up in about 30" sections.

Again they worked very well and you could configure the folds to get the ladder into difficult places, but when folded up, they do take up a bit more room than the telescopic's although they are still easier to store than more traditional ladders...