I'm looking for some opinions on the level of difficulty I would be facing installing a loft ladder in my house. I'm OK with basic DIY tasks but by no means an expert, so really want to know whether I should attempt it myself or call in a pro.
I have attached 3 photos showing the current scene. One potential problem is the presence of a water pipe in the space that the ladder would normally fall into when stored. Because of this, I'm thinking of a metal concertina-type ladder that would not need this space. Does this sound sensible?
One other major consideration would be the fact that the loft hatch cover would need converting to an external drop-down type. Is this a difficult task? Presumably it's a case of buying a new cover rather than converting the internal one I have?
The current hatch is big enough (just) for the ladder I have in mind so should not need expanding.
I hope the photos give enough info for someone to advise. Let me know if more detail is required.
Thanks.
I have attached 3 photos showing the current scene. One potential problem is the presence of a water pipe in the space that the ladder would normally fall into when stored. Because of this, I'm thinking of a metal concertina-type ladder that would not need this space. Does this sound sensible?
One other major consideration would be the fact that the loft hatch cover would need converting to an external drop-down type. Is this a difficult task? Presumably it's a case of buying a new cover rather than converting the internal one I have?
The current hatch is big enough (just) for the ladder I have in mind so should not need expanding.
I hope the photos give enough info for someone to advise. Let me know if more detail is required.
Thanks.