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Labor cost for Attic Ladder installationâ. $ 129.00 labor cost for Standard opening width (No joists have to be cut) and ceilings up to 10 feet 6 inches from the floor.$ 175.00 labor cost for Standard opening width (No joists have to be cut) and the ceiling is OVER 10 feet 6 inches.ou can buy them to fit âin betweenâ your attic joists (22 1/2 inch opening) or go even wider (25 or 30 inches). The extra width makes it easier to get in and out of the attic. If you do go wider, the joists will have to be cut and âframedâ or âboxedâ in. This adds some time and cost to the attic ladder installation.
1 They also state that the national average cost to install attic stairs is around $636 for a professional service and $200 for a do it yourself project. 2  At Sarasota Home Repair, the cost to install folding wood or aluminum attic stairs is $125.3  The charge is $175 if joists have to be cut. On average, plan on preparing to spend anywhere from $250 to as much as $600 to have an attic ladder installed. 2  The costs greatly depend on the type of stairs and the complexity of the install. 3  Since all jobs will be different, consider getting quotes for free from services such as HomeAdvisor.com.