Step Ladders

Learn more about step ladders

Selecting the right step ladder is a critical safety consideration for any overhead installation or maintenance task. Modern trade step ladders feature rigid box-section stiles, heavy-duty spreaders, and non-marking rubber feet that grip securely to various floor surfaces. Choosing EN131 Professional or Class 1 certified equipment ensures your access gear meets strict site safety regulations and supports heavy tool loads without dangerous flexing.

Use the product specifications to compare working height, load capacity and closed height before you order.

With nationwide branches, Click & Collect and reliable stock availability, you can sort the ladder you need and keep the job moving.

Typical uses

• Use step ladders for short duration jobs where you need a steady standing position and quick set up.

• Choose a step ladder with a platform when you need a larger standing area for repetitive tasks.

• A folding step ladder suits lighter duty work where space in the van, yard or building is tight.

• A tall step ladder helps with ceiling level access, but only where the task and working conditions suit that format.

How to choose the right step ladder

• Pick the height first, so you can work without overreaching.

• Check working height, open height and closed height in the product specifications.

• Use working height to judge reach, open height to understand how much room the ladder needs in use, and closed height for transport and storage.

• Check the maximum user weight step ladder rating as well. That needs to cover the person using it plus any tools and materials they are carrying.

• A non-slip step ladder is a sensible pick where you want extra grip underfoot.

• Look for feet and platform details in the product specifications, and make sure the ladder is suitable for the surface and conditions on site.

• If you are moving between tasks, an aluminium step ladder is easier to carry.

• If you need more room to stand on for longer jobs, a platform step ladder is usually the better fit.

Before you order

• Check where the ladder will be used, including indoors, outdoors, on level ground or in confined access areas.

• Decide whether you need a folding step ladder for transport or a platform step ladder for longer tasks.

• Review the product specifications for working height, open height, closed height and load capacity before you add it to your basket.

• If you are choosing for electrical work, check whether the model is suitable for that application before use.

• If you are not sure which option fits the job, speak to the team in your local Travis Perkins branch or compare the product details online before you order.

Explore our range of step ladders

Shop step ladders online, check stock by branch, use Click & Collect, or arrange delivery so you can get the right ladder on site and crack on. With Travis Perkins, you are buying from a builder's merchant that supports professional tradespeople with expert product knowledge, reliable stock availability and a nationwide branch network, so you can choose with confidence and keep the day moving.

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