[merrymini]

To my knowledge the builder never installed attic stairs and whoever did these did not know what they were doing. I had them installed by a professional and they only cost $275, aluminum and work like a dream.

[woodman22]

Who installed the stairs? Phone number.

[jrref]

For less than the cost of one emergency room visit you can have Majic attic stairs or a lift installed.

[Dgodin]

If the builder was The Villages then the builder didn't install the stairs. When our house was built by The Villages we requested attic stairs but were told they didn't install them so we had an outside contractor do it. Don't know why The Villages wouldn't but they also wouldn't put light sets in the ceiling fans.

[Wondering]

Originally Posted by ctreick

Be sure your drop down attic stairs have been installed correctly. I was taking Christmas decorations down over the weekend and the frame of the stairs fell down while i was standing on the stairs. Luckily it was still attached on the end with bracket so i was able to hang on it until by daughter helped me down. We noticed that there were no bolts attaching this frame to the house, only the trim moulding around the edge was holding it in. There are holes in the frame itself where the bolts were meant to go but were never bolted in.

The only reason it stayed in so long was the stairs were resting on the ground when i was on them. This was the original installation when the house was built... Be sure to check the framework on the your stairs to be sure they are actually bolted into the house so the whole thing doesn't fall down

I've been a resident since 2005. To my knowledge the builders never installed attic stairs. Homeowner would hire a contractor to install stairs. Your house must be circa before 2000 because you have popcorn ceilings and your trim molding is not painted.

[OhioBuckeye]

Personally I think the stairs the builders put in are terribly unsafe. Yea, I know some people never have an issue with them. Put a Aluminum attic stairs in, this is one of the first things I do when I buy a new home. But sounds like to me it was poor workmanship. Hope you notified the contractor about this shabby work, you could of been seriously injured. Glad your daughter was there!

[jimkerr]

That's poor installation. You can tell by the wood trim that they didn't know what they were doing not to mention the frame! I'm glad you didn't get hurt.

[Chi-Town]

Majic Stairs are worth looking into.


https://majicstairsinc.com/

[ctreick]

Originally Posted by Wondering

I've been a resident since 2005. To my knowledge the builders never installed attic stairs. Homeowner would hire a contractor to install stairs. Your house must be circa before 2000 because you have popcorn ceilings and your trim molding is not painted.

our house is 2004, we bought it preowned so not sure who installed them, this was just and alert anyone to check theirs.

[rnicholis]

Having fallen from an attic ladder I had installed 3 months previously when we moved in I learned about Majic Stairs and Versalift an investment I would have made had I known the products existed never liking the attic stairs thin profile. With Majic Stairs I have a full set of stairs with bannisters and since I have the versalift as well I never need to hold anything in my hands going up to or down from the attic making it very safe. I strongly recommend them despite the expense because the cost of injury is much more than money.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

Personally I think the stairs the builders put in are terribly unsafe. Yea, I know some people never have an issue with them. Put a Aluminum attic stairs in, this is one of the first things I do when I buy a new home. But sounds like to me it was poor workmanship. Hope you notified the contractor about this shabby work, you could of been seriously injured. Glad your daughter was there!

Wait, I thought "the builder" didn't install attic stairs...

[rogerk]

Scary stuff! I recommend you check out Magic Stairs. I have their Magic Stairs lift and I want their stairs. There products are safe, convenient and we'll made. Unfortunately they are a bit pricey compared to the ones you buy at the big box stores.

Stay safe this holiday season!

[Nana2Teddy]

We close on a new home next week, and don’t plan on using the attic at all. It’s too hot, and definitely dangerous for seniors. Declutter! 😉

[Altavia]

Make sure the stairs are fire rated.

Pull down ladder in a fire ceiling | Honest Home Inspections

[Barborv]

We also installed magic stairs. It is an exense, but if you are planning to store things in the attic it is very well worth it. I couldnt and wouldn't attempt to go up and down the wood pull down ladder. With magic stairs you go up holding a banister and go down the way you would a regular staircase. We are thinking about installing a versa lift too.