A 3 – 4m ladder will generally be adequate for most household jobs. This will be suitable for cleaning windows and accessing the loft. However, if you need to reach the windows on a two-story house, or go even higher, you’ll need a 6 – 8m ladder. Telescopic ladders are, without a doubt, the most convenient sort of ladder for such projects. It pays to shop around for the best telescoping ladders. This section of the article will help you know what to look for before buying a telescopic ladder. Price The current longest telescoping ladder is 20 feet. As you can see, this makes it hefty, and it must be wider than other shorter telescopic ladders to provide sufficient strength. Are telescopic ladders worth it? You should be aware that telescopic ladders do tend to “flex” a bit when you use them, which can be a bit unnerving at first. If you’ve set up the telescopic ladder properly then you should be perfectly fine, but as always, if in doubt, just come down and reassess the situation. Size/length

These WolfWise ladders are also constructed to a very high standard. As with the best collapsible ladders on the market, these are made from lightweight aluminium alloy. This material not only makes these ladders easy to carry and transport, it also provides you with heavy-duty performance for regular use. The alloy material is resistant to impacts and heavy loads, meaning they can be used for a substantial amount of time.A stability bar – a bar at the bottom of the ladder that provides extra stability and prevents the ladder from shaking and swaying. Worhan is a popular German manufacturer of ladders and produces high quality products. This ladder is no exception and is great considering the price. It is suitable for both professional and domestic use making it one of the most robust telescopic ladders available. When it comes to ladders, height is without a doubt the most important factor. Most telescoping ladders (including all the ones on this list) are 5 metres or shorter. BS2037/BS1129 Class 1– For heavy duty and industrial use – If you are needing a ladder that is incredibly strong and going to be used every day at work, this is the class for you. If you need a ladder just to use at home, there is no sense in investing in such a robust class. If working on a building side, this may be the one for you. Examples such as these.You will be hard pushed to find a telescopic ladder that is Class 1 certified. The heavy use means that is just doesn’t suit the needs.

You also have plenty of scope when it comes to adjusting the height of your ladders to meet your requirements. The overall height can be adjusted in increments of a foot, making them useful for indoor and outdoor applications. When not in use, these ladders can be folded down to a small size, with the folded height falling just under 90 centimetres. This makes these WolfWise ladders very practical for those with little storage space. These Teenza telescopic ladders are shorter than other products in this list, but they definitely score high marks for convenience and usability. These multi-purpose ladders have been designed with safety in mind, with superior features not found with comparable ladders on the market. The top of these ladders includes a safety hook, allowing to more firmly fix them to surfaces to ensure minimal movement as you carry out tasks. This ladder complies with EN131 safety standards. It includes safety features such as a stability bar and non-slip rubber feet. There are also safety hooks that can be hooked over a wall to prevent the ladder from moving while in use.This 5m 14 steps telescopic ladder is robust, durable and safe to use with an ergonomic grip and anti-skid feet Lightweight and compact– Carrying a telescopic ladder won’t result in some kind of comedy routine like trying to carry a larger conventional ladder! In fact, a telescopic ladder can be carried in and out of the home and anywhere in one hand! A conventional ladder will bash, crash and smash into things and you have to be really careful when moving it around. It also has a great safety feature that shows when rungs are safely engaged (so you don’t accidentally not engage them causing the ladder to collapse). The Nestling is extremely lightweight at just 6.3kg and yet capable of bearing a maximum weight of 150kg. EN 131 certification goes hand in hand with a stable design that feels sturdy even on the higher rungs, and the non-slip rubber feet and stabiliser bar also do their bit.