extendible ladders

[andybrock 2]

i get a bit fed up sometimes of unlocking and unwinding my ladder clamps on the roof bars plus the extra wind noise. was looking at the extendible type they are expensive so thought i would ask of your thoughts on them if you have used them before.

 

cheers.

 

Trapperman

 

I've just bought a telestep ladder from Killgerm they have an offer on at the moment telesteps are £150 normally around £200 and you get a free bag which they normally sell for about £30, (probably get them cheaper if you shop around)they reach about 3.3 metres which probably is't high enough to reach over house gutters etc but I wanted them for loft access etc.

 

Andy

it was the killgerm offer that got me thinking about them, are they good and sturdy.

 

Yes Trapper they are good and sturdy, too many pints and pies have probably got me close to the recomended weight limit of these ladders but i've been up and down them several times now and they are fine. I also got the adjustable safety feet also these have very good anti slip properties and worth the extra £55

 

Andy

[Matt 160]

I've had a set of Telesteps for around 15 years, and I wouldn't be without them.

 

Mine are kept in the bag that you can buy for them in the back of the van, and are great for getting into lofts, and the occasional time when I need them for outside.

 

As a rule, I do no ladder work at all. I've yet to come accross a wasp nest that I can't reach from the ground with poles, and I sub out all my bird work.

 

If you need ladders for general pest control work, I strongly recommend Telesteps; the only disadvantage is that you always have to have something to lean them against. For flykiller servicing, I've got a set of four tread step-ladders - if a flykiller is higher than that, it should be lowered because it can't be working properly.

 

If I had got a quid everytime a customer had said "gosh they're good", or similar, I could have bought another set of Telesteps by now..........

[DUCKWING 302]

WELL LADS

 

NOW HEALTH AND SAFETY WONT ALLOW OUR WORKFORCE TO USE STEP LADDERS TO ENTER LOFTS , ONLY TELESCOPICS

 

............. FAR TOO MANY ACCIDENTS WAITING TO HAPPEN ,......................

ESPECIALLY ON LANDINGS WHERE THE STAIR WELL IS 3 OR 4 STOREYS HIGH ! , LETS BE RIGHT ABOUT IT , ONE WOBBLE AND ITS A WHEEL CHAIR AT BEST

 

NOPE .......... CORRECT TOOLS AND PPE FOR THE JOB EVERYTIME FOR ME

 

 

ALL THE BEST

 

 

DUCKWING

[trapperman 474]

I've had a set of Telesteps for around 15 years, and I wouldn't be without them.

 

Mine are kept in the bag that you can buy for them in the back of the van, and are great for getting into lofts, and the occasional time when I need them for outside.

 

As a rule, I do no ladder work at all. I've yet to come accross a wasp nest that I can't reach from the ground with poles, and I sub out all my bird work.

 

If you need ladders for general pest control work, I strongly recommend Telesteps; the only disadvantage is that you always have to have something to lean them against. For flykiller servicing, I've got a set of four tread step-ladders - if a flykiller is higher than that, it should be lowered because it can't be working properly.

 

If I had got a quid everytime a customer had said "gosh they're good", or similar, I could have bought another set of Telesteps by now..........

i would like to do no ladder work thats why i brought all my extentions for the dr5 and a dustick but i get alot of nests where i just cant seem to get the angle from the ground ie velux windows and if theres only a narrow path and fence by the side of the house, i have to put ladders up to the eves and treat from there using the extendible lance that you suggested i get(good call there matt ) and you were right about the dr5 to i think its far better than the dustick quicker and easier when up ladders or on the ground, i got a small tyre compressor to pump it up from 12v socket(piece of pee).

 

ladders? i cant decide weather to save my money and stick with what i`ve got, or try tele type or i have been looking at the folding type stubby mentioned and they look pretty nifty to.

 

thanks for the comments guys

[andybrock 2]

I've had a set of Telesteps for around 15 years, and I wouldn't be without them.

 

Mine are kept in the bag that you can buy for them in the back of the van, and are great for getting into lofts, and the occasional time when I need them for outside.

 

As a rule, I do no ladder work at all. I've yet to come accross a wasp nest that I can't reach from the ground with poles, and I sub out all my bird work.

 

If you need ladders for general pest control work, I strongly recommend Telesteps; the only disadvantage is that you always have to have something to lean them against. For flykiller servicing, I've got a set of four tread step-ladders - if a flykiller is higher than that, it should be lowered because it can't be working properly.

 

If I had got a quid everytime a customer had said "gosh they're good", or similar, I could have bought another set of Telesteps by now..........

i would like to do no ladder work thats why i brought all my extentions for the dr5 and a dustick but i get alot of nests where i just cant seem to get the angle from the ground ie velux windows and if theres only a narrow path and fence by the side of the house, i have to put ladders up to the eves and treat from there using the extendible lance that you suggested i get(good call there matt ) and you were right about the dr5 to i think its far better than the dustick quicker and easier when up ladders or on the ground, i got a small tyre compressor to pump it up from 12v socket(piece of pee).

 

ladders? i cant decide weather to save my money and stick with what i`ve got, or try tele type or i have been looking at the folding type stubby mentioned and they look pretty nifty to.

 

thanks for the comments guys

 

Trapper,

 

My advise would be don't bother with the folding type, I've had them for a couple of years and if you are in a tight place like a landing at the top of stairs trying to gain loft access they are a pain to unfold..... this was one of the reason's I got the telesteps. As mentioned a couple of times in this post I also try to avoid ladder work of any discription, mine slipped a few years ago I hit the deck broke my elbow in two places luckily my DR5 took most of the force and I think this saved me from more serious injury! my point being I do feel "safe" using telesteps.

 

Andy

[trapperman 474]

I've had a set of Telesteps for around 15 years, and I wouldn't be without them.

 

Mine are kept in the bag that you can buy for them in the back of the van, and are great for getting into lofts, and the occasional time when I need them for outside.

 

As a rule, I do no ladder work at all. I've yet to come accross a wasp nest that I can't reach from the ground with poles, and I sub out all my bird work.

 

If you need ladders for general pest control work, I strongly recommend Telesteps; the only disadvantage is that you always have to have something to lean them against. For flykiller servicing, I've got a set of four tread step-ladders - if a flykiller is higher than that, it should be lowered because it can't be working properly.

 

If I had got a quid everytime a customer had said "gosh they're good", or similar, I could have bought another set of Telesteps by now..........

i would like to do no ladder work thats why i brought all my extentions for the dr5 and a dustick but i get alot of nests where i just cant seem to get the angle from the ground ie velux windows and if theres only a narrow path and fence by the side of the house, i have to put ladders up to the eves and treat from there using the extendible lance that you suggested i get(good call there matt ) and you were right about the dr5 to i think its far better than the dustick quicker and easier when up ladders or on the ground, i got a small tyre compressor to pump it up from 12v socket(piece of pee).

 

ladders? i cant decide weather to save my money and stick with what i`ve got, or try tele type or i have been looking at the folding type stubby mentioned and they look pretty nifty to.

 

thanks for the comments guys

 

Trapper,

 

My advise would be don't bother with the folding type, I've had them for a couple of years and if you are in a tight place like a landing at the top of stairs trying to gain loft access they are a pain to unfold..... this was one of the reason's I got the telesteps. As mentioned a couple of times in this post I also try to avoid ladder work of any discription, mine slipped a few years ago I hit the deck broke my elbow in two places luckily my DR5 took most of the force and I think this saved me from more serious injury! my point being I do feel "safe" using telesteps.

 

Andy

sorry to hear that mate hope the dr5 was o.k thanks for your advice.

[RatSnatcher 0]

My advise would be don't bother with the folding type, I've had them for a couple of years and if you are in a tight place like a landing at the top of stairs trying to gain loft access they are a pain to unfold..... this was one of the reason's I got the telesteps. As mentioned a couple of times in this post I also try to avoid ladder work of any discription, mine slipped a few years ago I hit the deck broke my elbow in two places luckily my DR5 took most of the force and I think this saved me from more serious injury! my point being I do feel "safe" using telesteps.

 

Andy

 

yep I cut the corner and bought the folding type, wish I hadn't as its like a rubics cube to get them to fold back up, whats the price on aluminium at the moment

 

Trapperman qoute: I hope the DR5 is ok

[trapperman 474]

quick update, i stuck with what i had until now but have just ordered a set of telesteps that go up to 3.85m with carry bag etc for £93 and also a combi 3x12 rung extension, step ladder, freestanding ladder all in one for £149.

 

all from www.bpsaccesssolutions.co

 

this is a christmas offer all including vat and delivery (next day)

 

just thought i would let you guys know as i thought it was a good price, if anyone knows of a cheaper site dont tell me as its to late