Looking for a slim pair of steps.

[ProDave]

This is for use in the home not strictly building related.

 

We want a 2 step ladder for access to some built in shelving.  There is (by accident not design) a narrow pocket where it might store folded up. Our present 2 step ladder is too wide to fit this pocket as the treads don't fold.

 

So I have found these 2 that look like they might do. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOLDABLE-2-STEP-STEEL-LADDER-NON-SLIP-TREAD-STEPLADDER-SAFETY-KITCHEN-Bedroom/122914046970?hash=item1c9e3f83fa:g:t~cAAOSwkNpaW54w

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-2-Step-Folding-Ladder-Stool-Double-Strong-Iron-Anti-Slip-Safety-Stool/162935752706?hash=item25efba4802:g:RjoAAOSwYb9c7~gg

 

On both of those the treads fold up when you fold them, so it looks like they will be just the thickness of the front bit of tubing when collapsed.

 

Of course they don't tell you the thickness when folded, and I have asked both those ebay sellers to measure one please but neither have been bothered to reply.

 

So does anyone have anything like any of those and can tell me how thick when folded?

[Temp]

Argos have similar for about £15. I'd take a trip and measure them.

 

 

[Dreadnaught]

@Adrian Walker recently pointed me towards these… Probably not suitable for your case @ProDave but ingenious I thought none-the-less.

 

 

[SteamyTea]

2 hours ago, ProDave said:

thickness when folded

First one looks like the ones I have had for 20 years.  If I remember, I shall dig them out and measure them.

I use them to wash the car roof.

[lizzie]

I have 2 sets one from Lakeland at approx 3.5cm folded and the other is ancient no idea where from but is 10cm folded. Quite a difference...the 10cm wide set is slightly taller than the slimmer one so that may be a factor to consider although my Lakeland ones are the ones I use most.  They sit nicely in the gap between mvhr unit and hot water tank.

 

https://www.lakeland.co.uk/25603/2-Tier-Handy-Steps

 

 

[ProDave]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

Looks like this one at Argos will do https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8269166

 

There is a Q&A on that page and one questions is "can you tell me the depth of the stepstool when folded" and the answer given is "50mm"

 

I have about 75mm gap available.

 

Will pick one up when next in town.

[SteamyTea]

Got around to measuring them, will easily fit in a 2 inch gap.

Think I got them at B&Q.