Need to borow 12 foot A-frame Ladder

For some reason the electrician I am working with (through my home warranty company) cannot provide his own ladder. He is coming on Friday to install a new ceiling fan for us in our 2-story living room. He said we need an A-frame ladder, 12 feet tall ideally, but 10 feet tall may work.

Does anyone have one that I could borrow for a day on Friday? It would be great not to have to purchase one just for this. I can pick it up - I live near Hillside Elementary School and just need the ladder for the day on Friday. Can return it Friday evening or Saturday morning.

We will be so grateful if you can spare your ladder for a day!!! Let me know! Thanks in advance

Caroline

 

I have a tall ladder - I'll check exact height tonite and let you know.

 

The average homeowner is not going to have a 12 A frame ladder, or for that matter 10 footer. These are generally commercial items and will normally require a truck for transport. You shouldn’t have to provide (purchase or rent) any tools for a licensed electrician. If you don’t find one to borrow, you may want to tell the electrician to rent one, or discuss this with your warranty company. Good luck.

 

Thanks for checking, stoner - let me know!

JJB - The electrician said that it was my warranty company's policy that the homeowner must provide "access" to anything to be repaired. I was shocked that this meant he would not even have his own ladder. Sounds strange. I will call the warranty company to see, thanks for the input.

 

Any contractor that works on your home should always supply his own ladder, otherwise you could have lawsuit against you if he falls. Personally I would cancel the insurance policy with this company and hire an outside electrician who has his own tools and equipment or you may be sorry later. Also, please make sure that you request a copy of his insurance certificate before they step foot on your property!!!

 

Roofer911 - THANK YOU for the input. Very helpful. I've decided to stop working with this company that requires I provide my own ladder (really, how crazy is that policy?!!!), and hire an electrician that has his own A-frame..... Found one recommended here on the forums and he is coming on Saturday morning to install my ceiling fan.

Only downside is that now I won't be able to work it through my home warranty company since this new electrician is not one of their chosen service providers. Why do they always work with the most terrible service contractors? UGH!

 

Thank you so much for the update! I am so glad you took my advice and I wouldn't worry about not using using your home warranty company, everything will work out for the best.

Have a wonderful day!
Steven