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Title: Buying ladders
Post by: stephen on October 24, 2003, 04:03:24 pm
has anyone bought a ladder from empire ladders in leeds. 2 times 12ft A frame £149+£10 for spiked feet fited
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: Rob_B on October 24, 2003, 05:02:39 pm
Is that for alloy A frame? I hope so I have just paid £260 for wooden A frame! :o
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: stephen on October 24, 2003, 05:40:40 pm
no wood. prices start at £86 for 2 times 6ft to £197 for 2 times 16ft  single pointers 8ft £60- £93for 12ft not bad
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: STEVE71163 on October 24, 2003, 05:55:33 pm
Hi Rob,
         Are your Ladders Titan ??? Because believe me some of these cheap ladders you can get elsewhere are not the same quality ;)

Steve
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: stephen on October 24, 2003, 06:25:16 pm
wot is titan
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Post by: Rob_B on October 24, 2003, 06:33:06 pm
Yes, they are Titan, and stephen Titan is a brand name.

I am happy with them and they make me feel safer and they dont mark window fames so they are still worth the money.

I was suspicious of the price of the one stephen was quoted as poor quality, after all you only get what you pay for.
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: stephen on October 24, 2003, 06:45:53 pm
i got a 9 ft pointer from this shop 9 years ago and it is still going strong . the only difrence with the ladder i was looking at is at the point it has no plastic bit just wood.
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: STEVE71163 on October 24, 2003, 06:56:07 pm
Rob,
     If you put them side by side you would see why their is such a price difference. :o

Steve
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: stephen on October 24, 2003, 07:07:09 pm
are the ladders from ladders 999 titan might as well get the best do not want to buy cheep to have to buy a new set next year
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: STEVE71163 on October 24, 2003, 07:10:39 pm
Yes, That is where i got mine from and they are Titan.

Steve
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: stephen on October 24, 2003, 08:23:00 pm
cheers i will get them  from ladders 999 then.what do you think of steel ladder spikes. i have used them for three years now the best £13 i have spent.
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Post by: nige on October 24, 2003, 11:09:04 pm
wot r steel ladder spikes and where did u get them from
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: Rob_B on October 25, 2003, 12:09:54 am
I got my ladders from wintecs, free next day delivery if you order before 12 and 20% off of orders over £200
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: stephen on October 25, 2003, 12:53:34 am
steel spikes replace rubbers or ladder feet look just like big nails good for puting in small gaps in paths and  airiating lawns ladder not sliped since i have had them.
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: nige on October 25, 2003, 01:31:16 am
ive never heard of those before where did u get them
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: stephen on October 25, 2003, 02:09:35 am
empire ladders in leeds there tel and fax num 0113 2795200
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Post by: steve_massey on October 26, 2003, 01:54:17 am
I've bought a few ladders from empire and the two old guys make them to order they have allways lasted me well and at the moment there is a 20% discount on all prices.I bought a 9ft pointer 2 weeks ago for £54 they are wired at every rug and treated.
Title: Re: ladders
Post by: Reflective Property Services on October 27, 2003, 02:28:42 pm
do empire's ladders meet trade standards i.e. BSEN131?
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Post by: Majestic on October 29, 2003, 11:58:04 pm
Do they have a web site ,or a e mail address 8)
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Post by: steve_massey on October 30, 2003, 10:37:33 am
No i don't think they have a web site.
They are two great guys that have been making ladders for many years, When you buy from them you are buying from the factory so cutting the middle man out.
Title: Re: Buying ladders
Post by: isaacstradling12 on November 13, 2007, 01:14:43 pm
Hi

I have bought wooden ladders from empire ladders before and i have to say they do not compare to another company in bradford called bradford ladders, they put better materials into their ladders apparently, so even though you have to pay a max of £7 more for their ladders in comparison to empire, it is worth every penny, they last longer stay in better condition for longer and are definately lighter, they also do guarantees and do a full repair service, i have been taking my ladders there for years and would recommend their ladders over empires anyday.
Deadly serious, ask anyone else in this area and they will tell you the same, take a look around next time your driving, you'll notice that the vast majority of window cleaners have red / brown painted wooden ladders on their roof rack (bradford ladders)

Heres there number you guys: 01274 660660
Title: Re: Buying ladders
Post by: Buckethead on December 04, 2007, 05:28:29 am
Empire Ladders
Unit 10
Carlton Mills Pickering Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2QG

Tel: 0113-279-5200

Bradford Ladder Co. Ltd.
Freds Place, Bradford, West Yorkshire   
01274-688388 
Title: Re: Buying ladders
Post by: isaacstradling12 on December 18, 2007, 01:42:05 pm
CCS Bradford Ladders
5 Winchester Business PArk
Broad Lane
Bradford
BD4 8NY

01274 660660