When used properly, telescopic ladders are perfectly safe to use, particularly for DIY jobs like painting walls and ceilings, cleaning windows and gutters, etc. To use a telescopic ladder safely, follow these simple rules:

• Always use on a sturdy, level surface
• Never over-reach
• Follow maximum weight capacity guidelines
• Distribute your weight evenly
• Ensure the ladder is fully extended to the desired height and locked in place
• Never adjust the height while in use

When it comes to shopping ladders, there are so many variations to choose from; from extension ladders to roof ladders, step ladders to multipurpose ladders, there are so many options available it can make deciding which one is right for you a challenge.

The concept of ladders is over 10,000 years old, but a relatively new player on the scene is the telescopic ladder. Only invented in 1989, the telescopic ladder isn’t as well established as some of the other ladders, but it’s not without its advantages.

If you’re looking for a new ladder and have found yourself considering the telescopic ladder, we’re here to tell you the top 5 reasons you should consider using a telescopic ladder.

It can be tricky to transport a ladder - if you're carrying it on the roof of your vehicle, you have to make sure it's secure, make sure it's not overhanging by too much, and make sure it doesn't damage your paint job!

Wouldn't it be nice if you could skip all that and just pop your ladder in the boot of your car? Well, as luck would have it, our telescopic ladders (when folded away) are compact enough to fit in a car with no difficulty at all.