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Taking the time to pick right extension ladder can be a confusing decision. The easiest way to decide what size ladder you need is to figure out what the ladder will be used for.
The Simplest Rule
Every 4 metres up needs 1 metre out
What Height Do You Need To Work At?
How to work out your ladder height requirements:
From ground level to the apex of your roof will be approximately the same height as 3 floors.
If you have a 2-story house and the height of your ceilings is 2.35m (average height) then the height from the ground to your eaves will be approximately 2 x 2.35m 4.7m
![](https://www.hirehere.ie/image/catalog/blog/hire-here-ltd-dublin-calculating-house-height.png)
Add 1.1m to your working or step-off height to calculate what size of extension ladder you need.
![](https://www.hirehere.ie/image/catalog/blog/hire-here-ltd-dublin-extension-ladder-above-roof.png)
Job Examples:
1.Painting 1st Floor Windows
Typical height of job (approx): Up to 4.7m (Eaves)
Ladder required 3 x 2.5 which when fully extended is 5.5m
2. Gutter Maintenance and Repair
Typical height of job (approx): 4.7 (Eaves)
Ladder required 3 x 2.5 which when fully extended is 5.5m
3. Painting Exterior
Typical height of job (approx): Up to 7.05m (Apex)
Ladder required 3 x 4.2m which when fully extended is 10m