I would like to be able to get up to the gutters / soffits on this twostory Victorian cottage and don't currently have a suitable ladder.This wouldn't be for any extended work, just replacing a floodlight orremoving debris from the gutters etc.I like the idea of the telescopic ladders from a storage / portabilityPOV but I have only ever footed a 3.2m one but I'm assuming I'd belooking at something quite a bit longer to reach such heights(probably 5+m)?It looks like I can do those sorts of things I need from the guidancehere: and I would be able to secure the ladder appropriately so thequestion is really around the feasibility of telescopic ladders ofthat sort of length? I'm guessing they wouldn't make them if no onebought them and from the specs I've seen they could easily support myweight etc (ladder max 150kg etc).I really wouldn't be using such regularly but would just like to beable to myself if required (or set tree climbing daughter up therewhilst I foot it etc). ;-)What does the panel think?Cheers, T i m

I doubt if you would find one more than approx 3m to 4m. The weight and base width rise quite a bit in a non-linear way the longer the telescopic ladder.Your gutter is probably more like 6m from the ground and for a ladder to reach with the required lean you probably want more like 8 to 10m. Ideally you want a ladder that reaches beyond the gutter. Working on the inside of a gutter from a ladder that only reaches to below the gutter is a PITA and possibly considered dangerous.

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Nov 20, 2020 Last reply: 5 years ago 106 Replies

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Andy Burns 5 years ago

For wearing on ladders absolutely. My feet are worse for wear due to having worn plimsolls on ladders, too much weigh concentrated on a small area.

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williamwright 5 years ago

I'm talking about people running a proper business, not do goodery. Obviously you wouldn't charge for helping a neighbour out. I've spent four hours today moving stuff in van and trailer for a new person in the village. No question of asking for money.

Bill

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williamwright 5 years ago

They wouldn't, but if they did I wouldn't climb. I used ladders all day and every day from age 17 to age 62 and I'm still here. I do actually know quite a lot about ladders.

Bill

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SH 5 years ago

you soound quite the career ladder climber.... :-)

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charles 5 years ago

his business was fitting tv aerials, amongst other things, so he used ladders quite a lot

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williamwright 5 years ago

Yes but the odd thing is that I ended up in as low as position as I was in when I started.

Bill

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Fredxx 5 years ago

I think that's quite common, where an easy life is enjoyed without the stress of management or being further up the ladder with the associated responsibility.

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