Many people worry about measuring for loft ladders, but with a little know how the task is very simple. In this article we have created some simple tips that will ensure you get a ladder that will fit your loft appropriately.

The first measurement you may need to know about is the floor to floor height. In simple terms this is the distance between the floor where the base of your ladder will sit and the floor of the room above. This would normally be the floor of your loft. You will need to know this measurement if you require one of the following loft ladders: telescopic, sliding or concertina. This is because these type of ladders typically need to be applied to the floor above.

If you require a folding style loft ladder or integrated frame hatch, you will need to know the floor to ceiling height measurement. This measurement is pretty much what you would expect, the distance between the ceiling and the floor. It’s important to know that when we say ceiling we mean ceiling of the same room and not the ceiling of the loft.

Then you should measure the swing clearance. This is the measurement of the ‘arc’ that all loft ladders will have to move through when they are drawn back into the loft. Generally people will get the swing clearance by measuring from the nearest obstacle to the loft hinge. Typical obstacles include the loft wall, boilers and eaves.

The next measurement that you will need is the loft opening dimensions. As you can imagine this is the measurement of the loft hatch or the space/hole in your loft floor and will guarantee that your ladder will fit.

If you need any more support on measuring for a loft ladder, please do not hesitate to contact us.