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 right here 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 how we’ve helped our customers across the UK stay safe when working at height. From Royal households to the NHS and National Trust, our products have helped gardeners, DIY-enthusiasts and professionals get the job done.
You can read about our customers over on our blog. Here are a few of our customers’ stories below:
Discovering Henchman Tripod Ladders has revolutionised gardening for landscaper Stevie Robertson
For landscape gardener Stevie Robertson, owner of SR Landscapes, our tripod ladder is an integral piece of gardening equipment.
Tree pruning with Henchman at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
As the largest sculpture centre of its kind in Europe, the team of Yorkshire Sculpture Park needed a sturdy ladder to keep them safe when working at height. Luckily, our ladders do exactly that.
From hedges and sculptures to the England Rugby Team….
We’re big rugby fans here at Henchman. So we love that our tripod ladders have been used by the England squad for training! Our 10ft ladder is now an integral part of the team’s lineout training, ticking all the boxes when it comes to the team’s safety.
Read more how the England Rugby Team use our tripod ladders here.
Charity work
At Henchman, we are proud to support Life at No.27 through charitable donations to help aspiring gardeners get started with their projects. From growing herbs in a window box to a flourishing flower bed, anyone can find their green fingers.
Life at No.27 is a remarkable social enterprise that works with communities to encourage people to take on creative outdoor projects. By educating them on the benefits of gardening for mental health, new gardeners can try out new things and bring some tranquillity to their busy schedules.
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.
