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Someone told me to avoid telescopic ladders as they are filmsy .. I have space in loft if thats what you mean .. about 110cm for ladder.
A local carpenter quoted me a day rate but he said its a very easy task and would only take him half day thats why I was wondering if I could do it myself .. it would involve borrowing a ladder to install in first place.
amey
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Not very, if your hatch is big enough and you have enough space.
I fitted one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alufix-10-Tread-Concertina-Loft-Ladders/dp/B0055N6UNS because the whole thing sits above the hatch. I found others needed too much roof space to swing up (although I do have 10 foot ceilings so needed a longer ladder). It's not the most stable but it's absolutely fine for access.
If you need to expand the hatch then it may be relatively straightforward if you can get it in between joists.
Plenty of options here when you've measured up http://www.ladderstore.com/