The 8 Best Ladder Hangers
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Wall hooks, ceiling racks and a rope hoist for storing ladders, compared by load rating, mounting and headroom. The StoreYourBoard Hi-Port 2 leads. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
A ladder hook is only as strong as what it's screwed into. Drywall anchors can pull loose under a shifting ladder, so every hanger here belongs in studs, joists or masonry. A light stepladder does fine on a wall hook or cradle, while a long, heavy extension ladder is easier to live with on a ceiling rack or rope hoist.
Editor's Notes
October 23, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Admin:
The StoreYourBoard Hi-Port 2 keeps the top spot, but most of the old list is gone. The Tchipie Chasstoo, Ihomepark Utility Hangers, Shepherd Hardware 8088E and Racor PSM-1R are no longer available, the Ihomepark Hook listing now sells kayak hooks, and the HyLoft 80842-10 turned out to be a bin shelf that ladders can slide off.
The Little Giant Ladder Rack and the Werner AC11 stay. New picks cover what readers search for most: plain wall hooks like the ALWORG Ladder Hook and the Naikozmo Ladder Hooks, and ceiling storage in the StoreYourBoard Ladder Hoist and the StoreYourBoard Hi-Port Single.
Nobody publishes load tests of ladder hooks, so the ratings here are the makers' and sellers' own. We weighed them against StoreYourBoard's mounting guide, a college safety office's rule that a stored ladder needs support at several points, and a CPSC recall of hoist straps from a different StoreYourBoard line.
July 09, 2021:
We made just a single change to the Wiki this round, and that was the removal of a pulley-operated lift from Racor. After much searching, it's actually a bit difficult to find similar pulley hoists that are big and sturdy enough to safely keep a ladder off the ground. Nonetheless, the rest of our recommendations, such as the dual Hi Port rack or straightforward Tchipie Chasstoo wall hooks, are both reliable and reasonably priced. For smaller stepladders, both the Little Giant and Racor PSM-1R are worth considering.
March 30, 2020:
Keeping your garage or outbuilding organized is not an easy job. Due to the sheer size or bulky shape of many items, such as bicycles, lawnmowers, garden furniture and ladders, storage space is often at a premium. Thankfully, with a set of storage hangers, these items can be moved up from the floor and into a safe, convenient location, allowing you to maximize the capacity of the area in question.
If you are looking to secure just a single set of ladders then the Werner AC11, the Little Giant and the Racor PSM-1R are all compact enough to do the job without taking up too much space. The Racor LDL-1B uses a pully system, and is suitable for much heavier sets that would usually require two people to store them securely.
If you want to store more than just ladders, then a multi-purpose kit, such as the HyLoft 80842-10, the Ihomepark Hook, the Shepherd Hardware 8088E and the Tchipie Chasstoo all come with a variety of hook lengths and shapes, suitable for storing many different items at once. The Hi Port rack system is designed to hold two sets and is height adjustable, so it can be used for other long objects like surfboards and kayaks.
Match The Hanger To The Ladder
A long fiberglass extension ladder is heavy and awkward to lift to shoulder height, and it's a better fit for a ceiling rack or a hoist.
Start with the ladder, not the hook. Its label lists the ladder's own weight and length, and that number decides what can hold it. A six-foot aluminum stepladder is light enough for a pair of wall hooks or a cradle. A long fiberglass extension ladder is heavy and awkward to lift to shoulder height, and it's a better fit for a ceiling rack or a hoist. StoreYourBoard's storage guide lays out the same split: wall hooks for light ladders you grab often, overhead racks for ladders you use now and then, and a pulley hoist when the ladder is too heavy or the ceiling too high to lift it by hand.
Remember that a hook's rating is per hook. Two hooks share a ladder, but a ladder set down hard on one end can load a single hook with most of its weight, so leave a margin. The ratings on generic hook packs come from sellers, not independent tests, which is another reason to stay well under them.
Studs, Joists And Headroom
Every hanger on this list has to go into wood studs, ceiling joists or masonry. Plastic drywall anchors are fine for a broom, but a ladder shifts each time it goes up or comes down, and that can work an anchor out of the wall. Use a stud finder and the screws the maker supplies, or longer lag screws if the supplied ones barely reach the stud.
Before drilling, check what the ladder will be next to. Keep it clear of the garage door track and opener, the electrical panel, and the path to the car. Public Storage's ladder guide also advises keeping ladders out of heat, damp and direct sun. A ceiling rack needs headroom too: the StoreYourBoard Hi-Port racks hang about 12 to 20 inches below the joists, per the maker, so measure the gap above a parked car and a raised door.
Store It So It's Safe To Use Later
A ladder stored badly can bend. A horizontal ladder should rest on supports at several points so it doesn't sag, as Mount Holyoke College's ladder policy puts it, and an upright ladder needs something to keep it from tipping. Hang it with the rails, not the rungs, carrying the weight whenever the hanger allows.
Hoists bring one more check. In 2020 the CPSC announced a recall of straps sold with StoreYourBoard's Hi-Lift hoists, a different line from the ladder hoist on this list, after some broke. Look over any hoist strap and rope for fraying each season. Ladder rules from OSHA cover inspection and use, not storage hardware, so read the ladder maker's own storage advice and inspect the ladder before climbing it again.
How we researched this
We compared 24 ladder hooks, wall racks, ceiling racks and pulley hoists. We read makers' load ratings, mounting instructions and warranty terms where they publish them, and treated seller-only ratings with more caution. We checked every brand against CPSC recalls, read storage guidance from a ladder-storage maker, a storage company and a college safety office, and looked for patterns in owner feedback. We found no independent load test of ladder hangers. Prices were checked on 2026-10-23.
Sources (8)
- StoreYourBoard: Hi-Port 2 adjustable ladder ceiling storage
- StoreYourBoard: Hi-Port single ladder ceiling rack
- StoreYourBoard: ladder storage hooks for small garages
- Little Giant Ladders: Ladder Storage Rack
- CPSC: StoreYourBoard recalls Hi-Lift storage hoists
- Public Storage: how to store a ladder
- Mount Holyoke College EHS: ladder policy
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23: ladders
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to hang a ladder in a garage?
Flat against a wall on two or more hooks screwed into studs, or overhead on a ceiling rack bolted to joists. Either way, support the ladder at more than one point so it doesn't sag.
How many ladder hooks do I need?
At least two for most ladders, spaced so each one carries a fair share of the weight. A long extension ladder may need three.
Can I hang a ladder on drywall anchors?
It isn't a good idea. A ladder shifts every time it goes on or off the hooks, and plastic anchors can work loose. Screw into studs, joists or masonry.
Is wall or ceiling storage better for a ladder?
Wall hooks are quicker for a light ladder you use often. A ceiling rack or hoist frees wall space and suits a long ladder you use now and then, if the garage has headroom.
How much headroom does a ceiling ladder rack need?
Plan for the rack plus the ladder's depth. Adjustable racks such as the StoreYourBoard Hi-Port hang roughly 12 to 20 inches below the joists, so check the clearance over parked cars and an open garage door.
