Where can I buy a ladder to get to gutters?

[jacoscar]

I need to check for rodents entry points near guttering and also replace a bathroom extractor vent; it's a two storey house and the foldable ladder I have is too short.
What is the kind of ladder roofers use? What is it called and where can I find one?

 

[jj4091]

Do you mean a cat ladder for actually working on the roof.

 

[jacoscar]

I don't need to get on the roof, just clean gutter and get to bathroom extractor height

 

[opps]

Search for "extension ladder".

A three part ladder will be more expensive but you may find it easier to extend it if you are doing it on your own.

Depending on the height of the property, if using a double extension, sometimes you have to get someone to push the ladder away from the wall as you push the upper section up.

If you plan to reach gutter height, I would recommend a ladder stand off.

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It places the ladder on the wall rather than the flimsy plastic guttering. Yeah it is an extra forty quid but if you fall off how much will that impact your income? About 5 years ago, a customer's son fell off a ladder whilst putting up Christmas lights. He will never walk again.

 

[mattylad]

At your local ladder shop.
Try googling "ladder shop near me" - perhaps use your location.

Might have helped with this discussion too - if I told you there was a very good ladder shop in Briarfield Burnley it may be of no use if your the other end of the country.

 

[jacoscar]

Thanks, I’ve picked up a 8m extendable ladder for £25 on facebook market; tomorrow I’ll get the ladder standoff

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Might have helped with this discussion too - if I told you there was a very good ladder shop in Briarfield Burnley it may be of no use if your the other end of the country.

Who's that, @mattylad ? I've been lost for a good ladder shop since the ladder shop in Ancoats (Manchester) shut down. Is it near Queen Street Mill, by any chance?

 

[mattylad]

It's just at the end of a junction by a fireplace shop on the main road.

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Glenway Works, Brierfield,
Lancashire, BB9 5NH

It's an Alladders Cave

It's been many years since I went in there though.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

If you plan to reach gutter height, I would recommend a ladder stand off.

Mac Allister Ladder Off Stand - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Aluminium construction with steel components. Positions an extension ladder away from the wall. Makes access for guttering, window and fascia board maintenance-safe. Suitable for most extension ladders. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

You can buy a version with a V in the part which leans against the wall - that allow the ladder to be located on a corner, as well as a flat wall.

 

[opps]

You can buy a version with a V in the part which leans against the wall - that allow the ladder to be located on a corner, as well as a flat wall.

Good call. I had forgotten about those.