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You could probably get a away with using the ladder you are installing to get into the loft, especially if you have a second person to foot it (stand on the bottom and make sure the foot of the ladder doesn't move). Then pull it up and fix the mechanism that holds it up there in the loft. Most people struggle to convert the loft hatch to a type that flaps down on a catch, you probably have a hatch that you push to lift out of the way when you want access. Often you convert that to one on hinges which flaps down so the ladder can be pulled down with a stick and hook. There are lots of types though.
Airhead-
you probably have a hatch that you push to lift out of the way when you want access.
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Often you convert that to one on hinges which flaps down so the ladder can be pulled down with a stick and hook.
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The recessed 'hatch' is 730x730mm from what I remember (will measure again) and I have plenty space for a 3 piece ladder in the loft too.
http://www.ladderstore.com/loft-ladder-range/loft-hatches/bespoke-loft-access-hatch.html
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amey
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.