BPS Aluminium Slider | 3-Section Sliding Loft Ladder with Handrail | D-Shaped Rungs, Stowing Pole, Locking Catches | 150kg Load Capacity

I spent some time reviewing available products before selecting this one. This time spent was very interesting reading so many product reviews from so many customers. Focusing on this product and following successful installation I must say I am very satisfied and would recommend this ladder unequivocally. The ladder is extremely well engineered and manufactured, the instructions were comprehensive and easily followed, the only comment I would make was the cardboard end protection of the packaging was a bit light weight and whilst my ladder was delivered ok, I can recognise why other customers may have had issues. My research was essential as my loft has a max height of 1100cm with a glazed hatch, 120cm x 90cm. I therefore had to select a ladder which would function in this restricted loft height AND not be extending over the glazed hatch and restrict the light coming into the hall. The floor to loft floor height was 2400cm this meant with the 65-80 degree angle of the ladder in situ' the top of the ladder extended into the loft a full rung more than that shown in the instructions. The outcome of this meant the 2 x retaining bars could not be fitted into the pre drilled holes at the top of the ladder - solution was to drill new holes further down the ladder, 22cm from top. Result was an overhang of 35cm of the ladder legs which through the frosted glass is barely noticeable - all in all a good compromise as I now have a loft ladder which both stores and deploys with ease using the pole provided. The catches clip solidly in place and are easy to visually check. I am 5' 11'' and 13 stone and the ladder supports me with no strain to this 3 section ladder at any of the cross over points or the pivot bar. My wife is 5' 3'' and she can deploy and store the ladder, albeit with a little bit of anxiety around pulling it on her head - I have told her to practice ! Finally, for those customers who gave this product a bad review, I am of the opinion they are not competent in DIY or are of a disparate nature or both.

It seems I have been allowed more space to comment,I had an end cap missing on delivery, but after a phone call to BPS, a replacement was sent by return post, so a good company to deal with. Apart from that, I had everything in the kit as specified, to do the job.The hardest part for me was modifying the existing hatchway. I needed all new frame and architrave. If you measure the hatch door exactly to the opening remember to rebate the hinges into the door and the surround frame, otherwise if fitted as per instructions, you will get a noticable gap at the hinge end, and the door won't fit. I allowed a 1mm tolerence off the door all round to ensure it doesn't bind when you come to close the door.The ladder is quite robust and operates well. The slider bar and fixing brackets took a bit of trial and error to get right, as my first fixing was too high up the ladder and it wouldn't retract through the hatchway. One tip here is to put one screw in the fixing brackets just to test if when all folded up, it goes through the hatchway without snagging. you can fix all screws after that to be more secure. Lastly, my floor to top of ceiling joist was 2390mm which meant the two side stays were too short. I discarded these and arranged a piece of carpet in the loft for the ladder to rest on when retracted. As long as you arrange the spacers on the slider close to the the sides of the ladder, it will hinge quite smoothly into your loft space.This hasn't affected the operation or stability of my ladder, but I may try to make my own modified stay in due course. All in all a good product from a good company at a very good price.

All looked great, easy to fit and good instructions (for once). However, not as solid as I expected. Works fine…note to self, don’t put on any weight.

Excellent price & speedy dispatch. Ladder is great quality, and comes with all fixings to attach to the loft. Straight forward to do, took me about 35 minutes. Opens up so much extra space for me now! Highly recommended 👍🏻

This came quickly in decent packaging. When I finally came to fit it, it had no instructions. Luckily the supplier seems to be open 7 days a week. I phoned them and within an hour I had *some* instructions for a 2/3 section aluminium ladder, but the instructions were fairly different to my ladder. We managed to fit it, but having accurate instructions wouild've been useful. Also having two people is best.The price is good.The strength and rigidity is good. I'm 100Kg and the ladder doesn't creak or flex at all.The handrail, latches and fittings are of decent quality.7 days a week opening from the supplier is handy.Overall, a good ladder, shame about the instructions.

Easy to read instructions to follow and easy to install in place

3-SECTION SLIDING LOFT LADDERIn fairness, the ladder seems well-made and sturdy. My experience goes downhill from there. 16 Sep Ordered ladder. Loft measurements easily met specifications on Amazon listing. 17 Sep Ladder delivered, packaging poor, a little cardboard but mostly polythene film, and torn. 21-22 Sep Tried fitting it, but ladder would not fit into attic. Tried setting pitch of ladder to upper and lower limits specified (65 and 80 degrees), but still no go. 23 Sep. Spoke chap at BPS, who asked me to send a video, which I did that day. 24 Sep. Received email from another chap at BPS, asking for video of part of fixing. 25 Sep Sent email with video. 25 Sep Left answerphone message, asking if email with video received. 26 Sep Phoned BPS again, and spoke to chap, who advised he couldn’t put me through, but would pass message for a call-back. 7 Oct (Today – 11 days later) Still awaiting re-contact. Fortunately, I ended up consulting a joiner, who, after a lot of time, some laboured trial and error, and a trick or two, managed to fix the ladder so that it – just – fits into attic. The above tells the story. What is particularly galling is the recorded message when you phone BPS, telling you what a fantastic company it is – 10 years old, 300,000 satisfied customers, and their great staff will “do or die” to help you.