Lofts & Loft Ladders
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Overview
Loft ladders, hatches and boarding
This page covers making a loft easier to reach and use: loft ladders, supplied or fitted, loft hatches, boards laid over the joists to make a floor, and loft storage.
Pick the nearest job from the list in the form. If yours isn't there, choose the closest and explain what you need in the description.
Jobs you can request
Typical loft jobs
Choose one of these in the form, or pick the closest and describe what you need.
Loft Ladder Installer
A folding, sliding or telescopic loft ladder fitted at the loft hatch.
Loft Ladder Supplier
A loft ladder supplied to suit the size of the hatch and the ceiling height.
Loft Hatches
A loft hatch fitted or made bigger, with a frame and a hinged or push-up door.
Loft Floor Boarding
Boards laid over the loft joists to make a floor for storage.
Loft Storage
Shelves, racks or raised platforms fitted to make storage space in the loft.
Worth knowing
Worth checking before work starts
A few rules and checks that apply to this kind of work.
Boarding for storage
Loft joists were not usually designed to carry much weight. In England, boarding a loft for storage may need Building Regulations approval, and your council can advise.
Bats in the loft
In England, bats and their roosts are protected by law, and it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly disturb a roosting bat. If you think bats use your loft, the National Bat Helpline can advise.
Keep the insulation working
Ask whether the boards will sit on raised supports. Boards laid straight onto the joists can squash the insulation, so it works less well.
Questions
Loft questions
My job isn't in the list. What should I choose?
Choose the closest job, then explain what you need in the description step.
What jobs can I request quotes for here?
Loft ladders, supplied or fitted, loft hatches, loft floor boarding and loft storage. The full list is in the form's first step.
Can I use a boarded loft as a bedroom?
Only with Building Regulations approval. In England, approval is needed to convert a loft into a liveable space, and that includes a spare bedroom used now and then.
Can a loft ladder serve a loft room?
Not normally. In England, a loft converted into a room needs a new stair for fire safety. Where space is tight, a compact stair may do, but retractable ladders are not normally acceptable.
How much does loft boarding cost?
It depends on the area to board, whether the boards sit on raised supports above the insulation, how easy the loft is to reach, and whether you need a ladder or hatch as well.
Ready to describe your job?
Four short steps: the job, when you'd like it done, a description and your details.