Loft access items in Exeter
Professional loft access items services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Items retrieved from your loft without you having to climb up there. Proper access equipment, safe handling, and we'll bring down whatever you need - Christmas decs, suitcases, old files, you name it.
When You Need Something From Up There
The thing you need is in the loft. You haven't been up there in years. The ladder's awkward, the hatch is stiff, and you're not as nimble as you used to be.
Plus it's dark, dusty, probably full of fibreglass insulation that makes you itch for days, and you're not even 100% sure where the item is.
💡 Pro tip: Loft access is one of the most common causes of falls in the home. The ladder's at a steep angle, you're carrying stuff, and one slip is a hospital trip. Not worth the risk.
Why Professional Loft Access Makes Sense
| ❌ Climbing Yourself | ✅ Professional Help |
|---|---|
| Steep loft ladder, awkward to use | I do this regularly, proper technique |
| Carrying items down while balanced on ladder | Items passed down safely |
| Can't see/remember what's up there | I'll search and describe items |
| Fibreglass insulation makes you itch for days | I've got proper gear for it |
What You Get
🪜 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Access | Open hatch, extend loft ladder safely |
| Search | Find the items you're after (or describe what's there) |
| Retrieve | Bring items down carefully |
| Inspection | Quick check for any loft issues while I'm up there |
📦 You're Left With
- Items you needed, safely retrieved
- No climbing or physical risk
- Peace of mind about loft condition
- Dusty/itchy job done for you
Pricing
| Time Taken | You'll Pay |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hr | £60 |
| 1.5 hrs | £85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Most loft access jobs: 30-60 mins depending on how much searching is needed.
Perfect For
✅ Christmas decorations - get them down in November, put back in January
✅ Seasonal storage - summer/winter clothes, camping gear
✅ Suitcases - when you need them for holiday
✅ Old files/photos - when you need to find something
✅ Baby equipment - getting down for grandchildren visiting
Why Choose Us for Loft access items in Exeter?
Items retrieved safely without you climbing
Proper loft ladder and safety equipment
We'll check your loft condition while up there
Perfect for elderly or mobility issues
What to Expect
Step 1: Describe What You Need
Tell me what you're after and roughly where it might be. If you're not sure what's up there, no problem - I'll have a look and describe items.
Step 2: Safe Access
I'll open the loft hatch, pull down the ladder (or use my own if yours is dodgy), and get up there safely with a head torch.
Step 3: Find & Retrieve
I'll locate the items, pass them down to you or place them somewhere safe, then come back down. If it's heavy/bulky, I might bring a helper.
Step 4: Report Back
If I spotted any loft issues - leaks, damaged insulation, pests - I'll let you know. Not a full survey but better than nothing.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you're going to access your loft yourself, do it safely:
🔧 Before you climb
- Test the loft ladder - make sure it's secure and not damaged
- Wear long sleeves and gloves (insulation is itchy)
- Take a torch or head torch (loft lights are rare)
- Have someone else home in case you need help
- Don't go up if you're feeling unsteady
🪜 Using a loft ladder safely
- Extending: Pull down slowly, make sure it locks properly
- Climbing: Face the ladder, both hands on rungs, no carrying items
- In the loft: Only walk on joists or boards, not between them
- Lighting: Take a torch - most lofts are dark as hell
- Passing items: Don't try to carry down - pass to someone below
📦 Finding items
- Most lofts have limited headroom - you'll be hunched over
- Insulation hides the joists - step carefully
- Items near the hatch are easier than stuff at the far end
- Cardboard boxes deteriorate - contents might have spilled
- Old lofts can have nails poking through roof - mind your head
⚠️ When NOT to go up
- You're home alone (if you fall, who's calling 999?)
- You're feeling dizzy or unsteady
- The ladder's damaged or wobbly
- You need to carry heavy/bulky items down
- You've been told not to climb by a doctor
💡 Pro trick: Label boxes with contents AND date stored. "Christmas decs 2020" is way more useful than "Xmas stuff". Future you will thank past you.
Better long-term solution:
- Boarding the loft makes access safer (you can walk around)
- Loft light on a pull cord makes finding stuff easier
- Store frequently-used items near the hatch
- Get rid of stuff you haven't used in 5+ years
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📦 Seasonal swaps? Some customers have me come twice a year - November to get Christmas stuff down, January to put it back up. Or summer/winter clothing swaps. Regular service costs less than storing stuff in a paid unit.
Loft condition checks: While I'm up there, I'll have a quick look for:
- Water stains (roof leaks)
- Damaged/compressed insulation
- Evidence of pests (droppings, nests)
- Ventilation issues
- Loose/missing roof tiles visible
Not a proper survey, but I'll flag obvious concerns.
Multiple items? If you want several things from the loft (Christmas decs AND suitcases AND old photos), tell me upfront - I'll get them all in one trip rather than making multiple climbs.
Exeter's older houses often have awkward loft access - narrow hatches, steep ladders, limited headroom. Victorian and Edwardian lofts weren't designed for storage really. If yours is particularly tricky, I'm used to that - no job too awkward.
Putting items back up: Same service in reverse. When you're done with the suitcases or Christmas decs, I'll come back and put them away properly. Beats leaving them cluttering the spare room for months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of items can you get from the loft?
Anything you've stored up there - Christmas decorations, suitcases, old files, baby equipment, seasonal clothes. If you can describe roughly where it is, I'll find it. If you're not sure what's up there, I can have a look and describe what I see.
What if my loft doesn't have proper boards?
I'll only walk on joists and boards - if there's insulation between joists with no boards, I'll work carefully from the hatch area or let you know if it's not safe to access. Your safety (and mine!) comes first.
Can you check the loft condition while you're up there?
Yes - I'll have a quick look for obvious issues like leaks, damaged insulation, pest problems, or poor ventilation. Not a full survey, but I'll flag anything that looks concerning.
Is this just for elderly people?
Not at all. Anyone with mobility issues, pregnant women, post-surgery recovery, or just people who don't fancy the climb. Plus modern insulation makes lofts itchy and horrible - I've got the right gear for it.
What if the item's really heavy or bulky?
That's exactly why you called me! Christmas tree, old furniture, boxes of books - I'll get it down safely. Heavy/awkward items need two people really (one in loft, one on ladder), so I might bring a hand if it's particularly massive.
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