Bespoke Ladders Since 2004

Bespoke Fixed Ladders.

Custom ladders engineered from your drawings and access points — structural calcs and DoC with every order. 500+ bespoke projects across 50+ countries.

24h

Quote Turnaround

15–25d

Production Time

40ft

Bespoke Climb Engineered

Full DoC

With Every Order

Dengtai fixed ladder built to customer drawings — factory installation
OSHA 1910.27 BS 4211 EN ISO 14122-4 AS 1657 Full DoC & MTC

Made for Your Access Point

Bespoke Fixed Ladder

A bespoke fixed ladder is not a catalogue product. Every unit is drawn, engineered and welded around one specific access point — a roof hatch, a mezzanine edge, a tank platform or a maintenance pit.

  • Any height, any width

    Standard heights 10–25 ft; bespoke climbs up to 40 ft engineered with structural calcs.

  • Drawn from your drawings

    Send an architect drawing, a photo or a field sketch — our engineers produce a shop drawing in 1–2 days.

  • Material matched to site

    Q235B galvanized, SS304 or SS316 for marine and chemical environments.

  • One-off, fully documented

    Each bespoke order ships with DoC, MTC 3.1 and structural calculations — no extra cost.

Talk to an Engineer about your access point

Custom Specification Checklist

Six details that decide your quote. Include them in your enquiry and the 24-hour estimate is exact, not a guess.

  1. 1

    Total height & rung count

    Climb height from footing to landing, or number of rungs needed.

  2. 2

    Width — side rail centers

    Standard clear width 500 mm; we match your opening exactly.

  3. 3

    Clearance & obstacles

    Keep the climbing side clear — 30 in minimum is the industry convention.

  4. 4

    Access point

    Roof, platform or hatch — this sets the top guard and gate detail.

  5. 5

    Load requirement

    1.5 kN per rung standard; heavy-duty engineered on request.

  6. 6

    Surface finish

    Hot-dip galvanized, pickled, painted, or SS304/SS316.

Send your drawings for a free review — our engineers quote within 24 hours.

Custom Fixed Ladder Materials

Custom Fixed Ladder Options & Configurations

Choose the material family for your bespoke climb. Every option is drawn to your site dimensions.

customized fixed ladder in galvanized steel

Galvanized Steel

Q235B with 85–100 μm hot-dip galvanizing — the workhorse for industrial roofs and plant rooms.

bespoke fixed ladder in stainless steel

Stainless Steel

SS304 & SS316 for chemical plants, marine environments, and food processing lines.

custom fixed ladder in aluminum

Aluminum

6063-T5, lightweight and non-sparking — ideal for telecom, water treatment and roof access.

Bespoke Dimensions

Bespoke Fixed Ladder Specifications & Dimensions

Every bespoke ladder is made to order from your drawings or ours. The table shows our standard design range — each value is adjustable to your site.

Send your measurements for a free review
SpecificationStandard RangeCustom
Height10 – 25 ft (3 – 7.6 m)Up to 40 ft engineered
MaterialQ235B / SS304 / SS316Duplex / 6063-T5 AL
Rung DiameterΦ20 mm (0.79″)Per spec
Rung Spacing280 mm / 11″ (≤300 mm)Per project spec
Clear Width500 mm (19.7″)Custom width
Cage DiameterΦ700 mm (27.5″)Custom
Load Rating1.5 kN per rungEngineered
HDG Thickness85 – 100 μm (ISO 1461)Heavier coating
FinishHDG / Pickled / PaintedElectropolish (SS)
Fall ProtectionCage or PFASLadder safety system

Certifications

Compliance & DoCumentation (OSHA/BS 4211/EN ISO 14122-4)

  • OSHA 1910.27 — Full Compliance
  • BS 4211:2005+A1:2015
  • EN ISO 14122-4
  • AS 1657
  • Cal/OSHA Title 8
OSHA 2018 update: fixed ladders over 24 ft installed after Nov 19, 2018 require a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) or ladder safety system — a cage alone no longer satisfies. Ask us for a PFAS-ready bespoke configuration.

Documentation Package

Every bespoke order ships with complete documentation — no extra cost, no paywall.

  • Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
  • Material Test Certificates — EN 10204 3.1
  • Structural Calculations
  • Welding Procedure Specifications
  • Surface treatment certificates (HDG per ISO 1461)
All documents included free with every bespoke order.
Quick Answers

Common questions

What can be customized on a fixed ladder?

Height, width, rung spacing, material, finish, cage or safety system, platforms and access type — everything is drawn and approved before production.

Can you build a ladder to any height?

Yes — standard steps run 10–29 ft, and anything taller is built to your drawings with rest platforms where the standard requires them.

Do custom ladders still meet standards?

Yes — bespoke builds are documented to OSHA 1910.27, BS 4211, EN ISO 14122-4 or AS 1657 with DoC, MTC 3.1 and structural calcs included.

What is the lead time for a bespoke order?

15–25 working days after drawing approval, with pre-assembly and trial fitting before shipment.

Which materials can a custom ladder use?

Q235B with HDG 85–100 µm for outdoor duty, SS304 for food and pharma, or SS316 for marine and aggressive chemical environments.

From Drawing to Delivery

How a Bespoke Fixed Ladder Is Engineered

Four review gates turn your idea into a code-compliant bespoke fixed ladder — with every dimension checked before a single cut.

1

Drawing review

Our engineers check your drawing in 1–2 days — free, no obligation.

2

Material selection

HDG steel, SS304, SS316 or aluminum matched to your site environment.

3

Structural calculation

Free calcs for rung load and fixings — the calculation sheet ships with the order.

4

Pre-assembly & QC

Cage and rail trial-fitted, dimensions verified, then packed for export.

Drawing Review — What We Verify

Climb height vs. rung pitch

We reconcile total height with 280 mm rung spacing so the top rung lands level with the landing — no fractional final pitch.

Clearance on the climbing side

We flag any obstacle within 30 in (760 mm) of the climbing face and confirm fall protection scope — cage, well or ladder safety system.

Access point & top detail

Roof hatch, platform edge or walk-through — each needs its own top guard, grab rail or self-closing gate detail.

Fixings & mounting surface

Wall, tank or structural steel? We confirm anchor type, spacing and whether standoff brackets are required.

Material Options

Q235B + HDG

Cost-effective outdoor standard, 85–100 µm zinc per ISO 1461.

SS304 / SS316

Food, pharma and coastal sites; 316 for marine or chemical exposure.

Aluminum

Lightweight option on request for weight-sensitive retrofits.

Manufacturing Tolerances

Cutting and drilling follow ISO 2768-mK. Rung pitch is held to ±2 mm, side-rail centers to ±3 mm, and cage hoops are pre-trial-fitted so the assembled ladder matches the shop drawing within sight tolerance.

Structural calculation sheets are included free with every bespoke order — rung load 1.5 kN standard, higher loads engineered on request.

Bespoke Order Checklist

Send these details with your enquiry and your 24-hour quote is exact, not a guess.

  1. 1

    Total height & rung count

    Climb height from footing to landing, or the number of rungs you need.

  2. 2

    Width — side rail centers

    Standard clear width 500 mm; we match your opening exactly.

  3. 3

    Clearance & obstacles

    Keep the climbing side clear — 30 in minimum is the industry convention.

  4. 4

    Access point

    Roof, platform, hatch or walk-through — this sets the top detail.

  5. 5

    Load requirement

    1.5 kN per rung standard; heavy-duty and fall-arrest loads engineered on request.

  6. 6

    Mounting & surface finish

    Wall or tank, galvanized or stainless — plus target port for export.

Not sure about a field dimension? Send a photo or sketch — engineers will interpret it for you.

Bespoke Projects

Custom Ladders, 50+ Countries

Bespoke fixed ladder projects shipped worldwide — same factory, same quality, every continent.

UK — Food Processing Plant

SS304 bespoke ladder to an overhead platform, electropolished, with exit guard and hinged gate. 8 rung units pre-assembled on a single pallet.

UAE — Water Treatment

Hot-dip galvanized vertical climbs to tank bunds, drawn from site survey photos. Cage hoops Φ700 and bell-mouth base flare per project drawing.

Australia — Mezzanine Access

AS 1657-compliant walk-through bespoke ladder with rest platform at mid-height. Structural calc pack approved by the consulting engineer.

Factory-Direct Pricing

Factory-Direct Pricing & 24h Quote

Bespoke work is quoted by weight and process, not by the inch. You see every line item — material, machining, finishing, packaging.

MaterialSteel / SS / AL
MachiningCut, drill & weld
FinishingHDG / paint
PackagingVCI + ISPM 15
24h
Quote Turnaround
with structural calcs included
15–25d
Production Time
with full pre-assembly
Free
Drawing Review
no obligation, no paywall

Custom quotation priced by weight & process. Industry reference: caged ladders ≈ USD 899–1,099/ton.

Get Your Quote

Talk to an Engineer

Free drawing review. Itemized quote in 24 hours. No obligation.

Why Work With Dengtai?

Full Compliance Docs

DoC, MTC, structural calcs included free.

24-Hour Quote

Engineering review + itemized quote within one day.

Global Delivery

8–12 containers/month. VCI + ISPM 15 packaging.

No Middleman

Order factory-direct and skip distributor markup.

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