[dc11257]

What would be a reasonable price to pay for the installation of aluminum stairs into the attic?

Also, any recommendations?

[DangeloInspections]

I believe the cost is about in the $300-$325 range. Tim Miller, known as Tim the tool man is well known for doing this, that and epoxy garage coating is his main business.

Frank

[baustgen]

M and M Services did a great job for me. Do not remember price but it was cheapest at the time.

[golfing eagles]

Another vote for Tim Miller. Great job, cost $285. Remember to get aluminum stairs, wood will eventually warp in the heat

[villagetinker]

I agree with the above prices, I installed my own ($175) but this is a 2 person job, requires 2 ladders and some time, and definitely not a project to be done in the summer time.

[Baltimore Guy]

Go with tim miller

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Baltimore Guy

Go with tim miller

Another "Baltimore Guy" (Hamilton) agress: Tim Miller
Quality Work
Fair Price

[mrdarcy]

My handyman installed aluminum attic stairs for me yesterday. The cost, which included the stairs, was $300.

[DangeloInspections]

As a person who uses these stairs everyday doing inspections, please make sure you install these stairs going the right way for headroom. I see too many steps installed "backwards" so when you climb up them your head goes towards the sloping roof instead of towards the higher portion of the attic.

This is hard to explain, but once you look through the opening consider which way the stairs will go. One way is usually much more open and easier than the other way. Too many folks only think of where the bottom of the steps are going to land or where the light switch is and not where the top of the steps lead you. I actually burned my arm the a couple of months ago on a bare attic light bulb from steps installed the wrong way in a courtyard villa.....

Frank

[EnglishJW]

We have the same question as the OP - thanks to everyone who has answered.

[Phanatic Luvr]

And to make life just a bit easier .... Tim Miller's phone # is (352) 217-0561.
Does a great job.

[dc11257]

Thanks all for your comments. Sounds like Tim is the man.

[Chatbrat]

I use Rich, like the others he based installed attic stairs for us.Asked him what his current price is is $300.00

Rich-- a Village resident 973-715-3363

He will help you with anything you need in the future

[dsbouley]

Originally Posted by DangeloInspections

As a person who uses these stairs everyday doing inspections, please make sure you install these stairs going the right way for headroom. I see too many steps installed "backwards" so when you climb up them your head goes towards the sloping roof instead of towards the higher portion of the attic.

This is hard to explain, but once you look through the opening consider which way the stairs will go. One way is usually much more open and easier than the other way. Too many folks only think of where the bottom of the steps are going to land or where the light switch is and not where the top of the steps lead you. I actually burned my arm the a couple of months ago on a bare attic light bulb from steps installed the wrong way in a courtyard villa.....

Frank

Good point. Mine are installed backwards like you described but prefer it that way so I don't have to move my car every time I use it. It opens on the side I put the cart and the entry door to the house.

[schrdr]

Did any of you have attic floor boards put down to store stuff on?