Hi
I have bought wooden ladders from empire ladders before and i have to say they do not compare to another company in bradford called bradford ladders, they put better materials into their ladders apparently, so even though you have to pay a max of £7 more for their ladders in comparison to empire, it is worth every penny, they last longer stay in better condition for longer and are definately lighter, they also do guarantees and do a full repair service, i have been taking my ladders there for years and would recommend their ladders over empires anyday.
Deadly serious, ask anyone else in this area and they will tell you the same, take a look around next time your driving, you'll notice that the vast majority of window cleaners have red / brown painted wooden ladders on their roof rack (bradford ladders)
Heres there number you guys: 01274 660660