You need to do that DIY job that’s been on your to-do list forever. However, you feel nervous about it. You’ll need to balance your ladder on the stairs. Or on very uneven ground. Before you go off and find a makeshift wedge to stabilise your ladder, stop. Invest in a ladder leveller.

What is a Ladder Leveller?

A ladder leveller is an essential piece of kit that helps you use ladders safely on uneven ground or staircases. You don’t have to risk your safety when working on stairways, slopes, or uneven pavements anymore. What’s even better is that it works with any type of ladder.

How Does a Ladder Leveller Work?

A standard ladder leveller is fixed to the outside rails of your ladder. It has legs that adjust to the level of the ground and balances your ladder. To use it, you just need to fix the base and two levellers to each side of your ladder. Then get your ladder into position. Once your ladder is in place, you can climb with confidence!

Features and Benefits

Standard ladder levellers:

  • Improve ladder safety when you need to work on uneven surfaces or stairs;
  • Work on most ladders and are easy to fit.

There are different types of standard ladder levellers. The main models you see will either be manually adjustable or automatic.

Manually adjustable levellers have base units and an extending leveller that attaches to each side of your ladder rail.

Automatic levellers can adjust to the height of any surface thanks to their spring-loaded locks and self-levelling design.

When you’re looking for ladder levellers online, you might also see models that look more like mats. These are made from rubber and have nodules to prevent your ladder from slipping. You can position the mat under one or both feet of your ladder to stop it from slipping or sinking into the ground.

Should I Buy a Ladder Leveller?

If you often use a ladder around the home or at work, safety should always come first. Investing in a piece of kit like a ladder leveller is an affordable way to climb your ladder with confidence. Prices vary depending on the type of unit you buy. However, remember – never scrimp when it comes to safety. You’ll be checking those awkward DIY jobs off your list before you know it.

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