About us

Since 1994, Henchman has been a pioneer of garden ladders and safe hedge-cutting platforms. We launched our first model at RHS Chelsea over 25 years ago.

We’ve grown from a small business to leading ladder design specialists, crafting a wide range of unique ladders and garden accessories designed to keep you safe on uneven terrain.

By using Henchman, you’re adding great products to your toolkit, while supporting a family business that’s passionate about creating a safe, sturdy and - most importantly - enjoyable gardening experience.

A bit of background

Henchman’s story begins after a (thankfully!) not-too-serious fall whilst hedge cutting from a ladder. This brought about the realisation that typical step ladders were not designed for uneven terrain.

Father and son team, Mike and Tom Kitching, initially developed the first Wheeled Henchman platform for Tom’s GCSE woodwork project. Since then, the Henchman team has grown along with our product range. With ongoing input from engineers, the company now offers a broad range of products designed to be essential, long-lasting and of excellent value.

Leading Ladder Design Specialists

All of our Henchman ladders are designed for uneven ground by our dedicated team, based in the UK.

Our Tripod range is the first and only tripod ladder on the market to be fully certified to EN131 and receive the trusted BSI Kitemark. Each of our designs continues to evolve as time goes on, so rest assured you’re in safe hands with Henchman.

Our customers include… 

We're proud of the way we've helped customers in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand stay safe when working at height. Our products have helped gardeners, DIY enthusiasts and the general public to stay safe.

From the team at Henchman

We’ve loved watching our business grow and seeing our customers garden safely with our Henchman ladders. We’re looking forward to expanding and evolving our product range, enhancing the gardening experience for professionals and DIY gardeners alike.

“At Henchman, we’re excited to be expanding our reach into new countries and industries, and achieving our mission to prevent falls from height.” - Owen Simpson, Managing Director

From everyone here at Henchman, thank you to all of those who have supported us in our journey. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for our family business.