Best Hop Up in the UK : 2021

In our first place spot and easily the best hop up overall is the Youngman work platform, which is not only rated 5 stars for over 200 reviews, but is actually one of amazon’s choices for hop up platforms. It costs £62 and whilst not the cheapest, it’s not the most expensive, and you definitely get what you pay for. It’s reliable, sturdy, and it’s my favorite out of the lot.

So, what did I like about it? Well there are plenty of hop ups that look similar to this on the market, but this is probably the most durable and for its size (600mm x 600mm platform) it’s a really good price. Granted some other hop ups are this size too, but this one definitely felt the sturdiest and with some tests (testing weight, steadiness, transport) it performs the best and it was the most ideal to have in my opinion.

The actual product itself is made from durable metal with locks and hinges to keep it in place, and so everything locks in place nicely and you don’t have to worry about anything slipping or coming loose. It’s definitely high quality aluminum metal too, so it will likely last you a long time and be reliable for general wear and tear, such as being on a worksite or having it in the back of a van. It has rubber feet to prevent it moving when you’re in action, and it also has a rubbed platform design so that you don’t have to worry about slipping. This is easily one of its best features, as it’s so easy to slip on metal, especially on a raised platform where balance is somewhat crucial, and so it prevents that danger really well I found. So, are there any drawbacks in my opinion?

Honestly, no, not really. It folds nicely amongst everything else and is compact enough, and it only weighs 5kg, so it’s not exactly a strain on the arms. If anything it could fold slightly smaller, but it still isn’t inconveniently big. Some reviews noted how the products arrived damaged and had to be sent back, and whilst this wasn’t the case with mine, it’s very much a case of the seller and if yours is damaged, send it back and get a refund. Apart from that, reviews speak very highly of it, and so do I!

So overall, this is the best option there is for hop ups and I could see myself using it in a range of scenarios. It folds nicely enough so that it’s ideal for being on the move, but its platform surface is big enough to be useful for all sorts of jobs, such as painting a large space or working with high up electrics. It’s reliable, robust and I’d happily use it for prolonged periods of time. It’s high quality too, so it should last you and reassure you that it’s safe to use for a long time. I’m a big fan, so it would definitely be my go to from now on!

Next up is what I consider to be the best rectangular/longer hop up that there is on the market, because like I said before, hop ups are typically either rectangular or square. I find that the rectangular ones are easier for certain jobs such as painting or working with a wide area, but I personally prefer the square ones (hence preferring option 1) but they work just as well. When it comes to this HOMCOM folding hop up, you have everything you need and it’s as reliable as you can get.

It’s made from robust aluminum just like option 1 and it feels secure too, so I didn’t feel at all uneasy when I was testing it out. It locks in place nicely and it really does have strength to it, so I felt it supported weight really well. It’s actually lighter than our first place option too, and if anything it folds a bit smaller, so if the Youngman hop up in first place is a bit big then this would be my go to.

So it folds nicely and has all the strength you need, are there any drawbacks? Only thing I don’t like is that there isn’t as much platform surface compared to both the young man in first place and some others in this list. Granted it’s a rectangular platform so it’s already not as large, but it could just do with a bit more foot space. Aside from that, it has anti-slip properties, security locking, tripod security and is overall a really good rectangular hop up-and I would gladly have it in my workshop arsenal.

So out of all the ones I tried I definitely did love the options I had, but there was something about this one that made me think it would be perfect for decorating or painting, either at home or for work. It’s probably one of the heaviest (not awfully heavy, just noticeable) for sure, so if that’s not ideal for you, then perhaps move on. If you’re not fussed though, then everything else about this hop up is spot on and it would be really ideal for you to have.

So, it gives you a length of 1.15 meters which is plenty to move about on, and whilst not that wide, you can definitely make use of the floor space. Because it’s so long, and also high up, it’s perfect for decorating/painting as I said. You don’t have to keep moving it slightly as you work and you can cover quite a large space from one position, which is something I couldn’t get from other hop ups in this list. Its aluminum design gives it a sturdy feel and, because it’s longer than other hop ups in this list, it actually helps with balance too. So, are there any drawbacks?

Well, of course it will take up some length space when it comes to storage, but it folds compactly for the size of it. It also has the ribbed style to prevent slipping, but I don’t feel like it was as harsh as options 1 and 2 (the harsher it is, the better grip), but it still didn’t feel unsafe. Apart from that, I think this is perfect for your painting or decorating skills or if you need to cover a large portion of a wall in general.

Now this hop up isn’t the cheapest but it isn’t going to run you dry either, but the reason I liked it is because it is without the doubt the best heavy duty hop up I’ve found and tested. It caught my eye originally because of all its hinges and locks, and upon a closer look, it became clear that this product is designed to hold weight. In fact, it can hold up to 150kg of weight, and that’s why I was confident it would be the best heavy duty option.

When testing, it was sturdy and robust enough, but it actually stayed in place really well. As with the other hop ups this is lightweight aluminum, and the product itself only weighs 5kg, and yet it can hold heavy weights and is clearly designed to do so. It has a wide platform to balance the weight put on (780mm x 300mm), which is plenty of working space, or at least felt like it to me. It has all the anti-slip features you need too. If anything it’s a bit too high, but only slightly compared to other hop ups in this list, so it isn’t a major issue.

Overall, this hope is a bit more expensive and isn’t as compact or ideal as others in this list, but it is definitely the best for heavy loads or jobs which require plenty of materials or tools. It will make your life easier and you won’t have to worry about the weights or strain you put on your hop up.

This is another hop up I really like, primarily for its compactness and for how ideal it would be in the home. Sure you can buy any hop up for the home, but in my experience, the smaller and more compact tools like this are the better. It makes storage a lot simpler and it also means it’ll be more lightweight, which is ideal so that you don’t have to strain yourself carrying it!

It’s definitely a lot smaller and gives you less amount of foot room, and this is why I would only say this product is suitable for the home (and for minor jobs) rather than the workplace or any larger/time-occupying jobs. It only costs just over £30, so it’s perfect for if you’re going to need something that will give you extra height once in a while, but which isn’t too expensive either.

It’s got the same design as other hop ups in this list and is also made from aluminum, and it has anti-slip features too, so it’s perfectly safe for your home. It really is compact and I love how ideal it is, but like I said, I would only use it for smaller jobs or for the home. Since I already have a workplace hop up I don’t need one of these, but it would be my go to as a first buy. Overall, a great little bit of kit and is perfectly reliable, and it will save you some money too!

So our final spot for best hop ups is actually one that looks a bit different to your typical hop up, and it actually has a range of uses around the home. This is much smaller and is effectively a hop up step, so it only provides a foot or so of additional height. Straight off the bat this isn’t useful in the workplace, but it’s great for some additional height at home.

It only costs £11.99 and so is by far the cheapest way to get some additional height there is, and since it can be used around the home for a lot of different purposes (garden, reaching shelves, kids), it really is worth the small amount of money you pay. I’ve kept this one for myself just so I can use it if something is slightly out of reach or if I just need some height for anything.

It’s made from polypropylene, which is a reliable plastic and it should be pretty resistant to wear and tear. It has anti-slip features too and you should be safe enough on this one. It won’t hold too much weight and it’s small, so it really is only for a step or two of extra height and that’s it. So, if you want a proper hop up then this isn’t the one for you, but in my opinion if you just need a tad extra height anywhere around the home and you don’t want to splash out for it, this small portable hop up is perfect.