If you want a new ladder for your home, you might be surprised at the different varieties out there. Even if you don’t fancy doing your own home improvements, there are going to be times when you want to save some money and do a job yourself. You might want to get up to the roof and clear the guttering, you may want to put a new lightbulb in or simply put up the Christmas decorations.

Choosing the right ladder that covers most of the things you are going to need to do at one point or another is important. Of course, if you have the space you can opt to get several different types – a sectional ladder for outdoor work, a combination ladder that can be used for a variety of indoor and outdoor jobs, or a simple step ladder that just gives you that extra few feet so you can reach a certain area.

Invest in Quality

You want something that is sturdy and built to last. That means you should go for quality rather than the obvious cheap option that isn’t going to do the job properly. A good quality aluminium ladder should literally last a lifetime as long as you look after it.

Look Round Your Home

It pays to have a stroll around your home and look at areas where you may need a ladder. For instance, if you have a high ceiling over the stairs you could need something that can be used on the steps and gives you enough reach to paint the ceiling. You may, of course, feel that this is a once in a while job that you would be happy to get a professional in for. You might want to be able to reach the exterior windows so you can clean them. How far you need to reach safely will dictate the height of the ladder that you eventually buy.

Check Your Storage Space

A lot also will depend on the amount of space you have. If you have a nice garden shed where you can store your ladder, then all well and good but most of us have a limited amount of space. If you have a small storage area, you might want to look at a useful telescopic ladder that can collapse to the size of a suitcase and can be put away in a corner rather than a traditional sectional ladder.

What You Need Your Ladder For

Most people will want a ladder they can use for reaching difficult spaces, doing the decorating and perhaps getting into the attic. In that case, a good combination ladder is useful and relatively easy to store out of the way. If you are planning to do work outside, for instance, painting the facias at the top of your house, then you will require the right length sectional ladder that can reach these high points.

How Good Are You with Heights?

It’s something that many people don’t take into account when buying a ladder, particularly the longer variety. Ask yourself how comfortable you feel climbing several metres and carrying out some work like painting or replacing guttering. It’s not something all of us are good at. If you have an issue with heights, then obviously you should be getting someone professional to do work above a certain level.

See What Your Friends Have

An all-purpose ladder needs to be able to handle the majority of tasks you are going to be faced with as a home owner. The best advice you can get is from your friends. You can even try out their ladders to see how they work for you. And if you’re still confused, why not give us a ring!