Attic access
I want to put another set of stairs in the front part of the house, maybe the laundry room? If they can be installed there.
How do I find out if I can put pull down stairs in that location?
Also what would be a ballpark cost to do this project
Thanks for the help.
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MagnoliaMama on Dec 22, 2014Have you talked with anyone about taking the pull-down stairs out and turning them around before reinstalling them? That would be the simplest solution. Or, remove those stairs, sheetrock the opening, and reuse the same stairs in another part of the house. Then the labor would be almost your only cost, aside from sheetrock and minimal framing. Make sure that the stairs would align with the ceiling joists because they are designed to fit between them.Helpful Reply
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Love tiny spaces! on Dec 22, 2014I had to replace my pull down not too long ago because a spring broke and it was cheaper to get new than fix! That was about 125 I think. I had my local hardware store order it and they had someone who could install for me but I don't remember what that was. It is a pain to take out and drywall patch and make it look good unless you are redoing ceiling anyway. I also had about 125 sf of plywood put down in the original install. So that's lots of storage for Christmas and out of season stuff!Helpful Reply
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Stefeni Engebritson on Dec 22, 2014Contact a contractor (building) or handyman that offers free quotes and have them come out and give you an estimation. Be sure to check their credentials with BBB before you sign up for any work though.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Dec 22, 2014I guess I will need to contact a contractor, because neither myself nor my husband want to tackle this project. I just do not know the code or clearance necessary to install pull down stair.Helpful Reply
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Nancy Jenkins on Dec 22, 2014There must have been pull down stairs way before I bought this house ,to attic, lots of space for storage. Would like to get it sprayed insulated on walls and ceilings but costly. Maybe Habitiat Restore has a pull down ladder. I have brick chimney up there and 2x4 work someone did along lower part of ceilings. Would love to get up there and get it insulated and cozy or for storing boxes from basement.Helpful Reply
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