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Tyrone did a great job installing my attic stairs! I highly recommend him

Install attic ladder in Mittagong

$300

On time, competent and friendly.

Attic ladder - part install

$120

If you need an attic ladder installed Matt’s your man. Top job thanks!

Installation of an attic ladder

$300

Punctual and friendly

Fix spring on attic ladder.

$120

Friendly, efficient and punctual. Our job was completed to a high standard. Matt went above and beyond to complete the task, souring additional materials to ensure the finish was perfect. Would highly recommend.

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$350

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Why book an attic ladder installation through Airtasker?

Whether you use your attic for storage or you’re looking to transform it into a cool hang out spot, you need a convenient way to access the space. Because let’s face it - grabbing a ladder from the shed every time you need to access your attic is more hassle than it’s worth. So why not install an attic ladder? Attic ladders compact down and tuck up into your ceiling when they’re not in use, giving you safe and convenient access to your loft.

You can hire an expert on Airtasker to help with your attic ladder installation. Whether you already have a ladder you’d like installed or you need help sourcing the perfect solution, your installer can help. They’ll take all the stress out of attic stair installation and ensure that accessing your loft is never a hassle again!

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Top Attic Ladder Installation related questions

An attic ladder is a foldable ladder that sits inside the opening to your loft. When you open the hatch of your attic, you can fold down the ladder for easy access.
While some people choose to DIY their attic ladder installation, it’s a job best left to an experienced handyman. That’s because loft ladder installation requires a range of tools and expertise in building so that the ladder not only looks perfect but operates safely.
While attic ladder installation doesn’t require any specific qualifications, many installers are qualified carpenters with advanced skills in woodworking. If you need any electricals done as part of your installation, however, you will need to engage a licensed electrician to install them.
You’ll need to measure the opening to ensure it’s the right width for your ladder to fold into, plus measure the height of the ladder once it’s extended from floor to ceiling.
The time it takes to install a loft ladder will depend on whether your technician needs to cut a hole in your ceiling and whether you need a loft ladder and hatch installed, or just the ladder. Most installations will take 3-6 hours.

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What does an attic ladder installation include?

Attic ladder installation includes everything from cutting a hole in your ceiling to measuring the height of the ladder and fitting the ladder in place. They’ll carry out each step of the installation with care and precision, including:

Step 1: Measuring and cutting

Your loft ladder installer will start by measuring the space, checking the hole in your ceiling to make sure it’s big enough to fit the ladder. They may cut a hole in your ceiling if you don’t already have one or extend your current hole if needed. They’ll check to make sure there are no cables or plumbing pipes above before making any cuts in your ceiling. If there are panels above where your attic access is, they’ll cut these panels (provided they’re not structural panels) to make a gap, allowing your ladder to fit.

Step 2: Fitting the ladder

Once your space is measured and prepared, your attic ladder installer will fit the ladder in the hole. This will include temporarily installing the ladder to make sure everything fits, and that the hatch can be opened and closed properly. They’ll also check that the ladder can be folded up into the ceiling before they drill all the pieces in place.

Step 3: Adjusting the height of the ladder

The final step of your loft ladder and latch installation is to measure the length the ladder needs to be. Most attic ladders come full length and need to be cut down to suit the height of your ceiling. Your technician will extend the ladder fully and measure how much needs to be taken off the ends before cutting it to the right length. They’ll add stoppers to the ends to protect your floors from sharp edges. Once your ladder is installed, your technician will test the ladder themselves and do a final check to make sure it can be pulled down and accessed with ease. 

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We would like a ceiling/attic ladder installed in our hallway. We can purchase or you can supply. Preferably one that looks discrete. Our hallway is 750mm wide

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Install attic ladder. Replace 3x internal doors with hinges flush. Have supplied door handles also.

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$1,000

Stirling WA, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

I’m looking for a reliable tradesman or handyman to install a garage attic ladder and some basic flooring in the loft above our garage for a 2.5m x 2.5m area. The installation would require a new opening to the roof space from the garage and the removal of the existing man hole, so plastering skills are required. If you don’t have both skills I’m happy for you to make an offer for either the ladder installation + flooring or the plastering job. If you can do the full job please provide an itemised quote so I can compare prices. If you are providing the ladder, please list that too separately. I don’t have a date set yet but would like to get it done over the next few weeks. We are located in Hamersley. Thank you

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Balwyn North VIC, Australia

22nd Sep 2025

I want to supply and install attic ladder

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Helena Valley WA, Australia

17th Sep 2025

I have the ladder and the correct size hole is cut and framed in the ceiling. Maybe 3-4 hours work.

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Upper Kedron QLD 4055, Australia

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Attic ladder and 12 sqm floor to be install

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$10

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Looking for a quote for someone to install an Attic ladder, but the existing manhole is smaller than the standard size, which needs to be cut. The budget is just not accurate. Please send me your quote/offer.

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Install attic ladder and manhole in garage. Timber for frame manhole edgeing and attic ladder supplied by owner

Matt was a great guy and very diligent with his work. He studied the instructions for attic ladder before coming to the home and was ready with all tools and equipment. Was happy to go over and above and attic very friendly guy.

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Help Needed: Install Attic Ladder + Roof Insulation & Pest Prevention

$500

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25th Jul 2025

Hi there! I’m looking for a reliable and experienced handyman to help with a few tasks at our home: 1. Install Attic Ladder • Product: https://www.bunnings.com.au/gorilla-2-1-3-05m-aluminium-attic-ladder_p0860794 • Location: Hallway ceiling • Ladder is already purchased and ready to go. 2. Finish Roof Insulation • Half the roof is already insulated. • Approx. 6 bags or 50sqm left to complete. Will put bags in roof. 3. Close Roof Entry Points • Seal up holes in the roof to prevent a neighbor cat from sneaking in. Location: Scarborough Timing: Flexible, but sooner is better!

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Hillsdale NSW 2036, Australia

22nd Jul 2025

Hi I’m after a Attic Ladder Installation in a unit block I will supply the new attic ladder

Internal doors installation. Plus skirting and attic ladder if wanted.

$5

Berrinba QLD 4117, Australia

20th Jul 2025

Collection of 6 doors and hardware from Bunnings. Removal and disposal of 8 doors and installation of 6 doors plus hardware. 6 x Hume 2040 x 770 x 35mm Internal Door Oak Oakfield HC2 - Bunnings Australia - &67 (I will measure the doors this Arvo to make sure these are the right size.) 6 x Matt Black Lianna Passage Set 6 X Bunnings Adoored-75mm-black-sphere-door-stop Plus full house skirting to be replaced and attic ladder to be installed if wanted, let me know.

Great communication, fair to deal with.

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$200

Oran Park NSW 2570, Australia

17th Jul 2025

Install attic ladder in garage. Need to cut opening as well.Bunnings wood ladder. No aircon or electrical. No truss cutting