Ladder replacement
A folding ladder fitted to a suitable existing opening, with old-ladder removal and trim touch-up. Allow 3–5 hours.
$750–$1,150
Choose the work
An opening that works for you.
Planning prices include materials and installation. Ceiling height, the existing opening, and access determine the written estimate.
Work & prices
New ladder opening
A folding ladder, suitable opening, and basic trim. Allow one full workday. We check framing before giving a fixed price.
$1,400–$2,200
Hatch draft sealing
Weatherstripping around the cover and adjustment so it closes evenly. Allow 1–2 hours; a replacement cover is quoted separately.
$180–$320
Storage boards
Simple boards in an agreed area, with a 32 sq ft minimum. Allow 2–4 hours for a small area. We check the existing support and keep insulation and access in mind.
$12–$18 / sq ft
Painting, moving wiring or ducts, and structural changes beyond a suitable new opening are not included. Storage boards do not turn an attic into a living room or increase what the structure can hold.
Before the estimate
Ceiling height,
in plain words.
Measure straight up from the finished floor where the ladder will land to the ceiling surface around the hatch. Use feet and inches, such as 8 feet 2 inches.
We mean the height of the room below the attic, not the height inside the roof. Leave the hatch closed. If measuring would mean climbing or balancing, skip it; we measure at the free estimate visit.
We also check the space the ladder needs to swing out and the place its feet will rest.
Before we measure
Do I need to measure the opening?
Only if you already have the measurements. Leave the hatch closed; we measure the opening and check the framing at the estimate visit.
Can you seal the hatch during a replacement?
Yes. We can include hatch draft sealing in the same written estimate. Its price remains a separate line so you can choose the work you need.