A while ago we took a look at the ladders and height access equipment you might need to undertake a DIY home renovation project.  A stepladder and combination ladder seemed ideal for covering most tasks, with the combination ladder able to tackle stairways and places where steps up or down make using a standard ladder impossible.  This came to a minimum of £256 and provided two ladders with which two people could work simultaneously, getting through the workload more quickly than a single person would.

If you’re one person doing the majority of the renovations alone, or you’re the only one who will use a ladder then the Werner Pro-Deck 5-way scaffold and ladder system is your ideal partner.  This versatile piece of kit is certified to BS EN131, making it perfect for DIYers and professionals alike.  It offers five separate modes that can tackle any and all home renovation or building tasks you might need to take on.

The two ladder components have wide base stabilisers, so they are extra secure as the base for the platform set up, as well as when they’re used as a stepladder and leaning ladder.  In fact, one of the wide base bars becomes a top bar when in straight ladder mode, and this helps spread the weight at the top of the ladder to reduce the chance of damage to exterior or interior walls.

Sturdy hinges, one on each ladder section, lock into place to secure the unit in stepladder mode, and they each connect to the work platform in scaffold and stair platform mode.  The wide platform (1.47 x 0.42m) is supplied with the unit and means that painting and decorating a stairwell is a doddle – there’s plenty of space for you and the materials on the platform so you can crack on without having to continually move a ladder each time you need a bit of extra reach.

This unit gives you:

• stepladder (1.49m)
• extension ladder (2.39m)
• level work platform (0.85m for a working height of 2.6m)
• stairwell ladder
• stairwell platform
• two short ladders (as an extra bonus application)

All this could be yours for the low price of £213.44 including VAT.  That’s a saving of almost £50 on the budget we calculated for two ladders that can achieve the same work.  With that extra money you could buy a stepladder as well, for a second person to use while they’re helping out, or put that money towards some fancy taps.

We love this workhorse of a unit, and it’s a great investment for DIY renovation projects as it can be used inside and out, so the garden doesn’t have to be an afterthought.  You’ll be using this piece of kit for many years to come after it’s paid for itself during a renovation or decorating projects so it is a sound use of your budget.  With next day delivery from Midland Ladders you could be getting going on your home renovation project tomorrow!