Abstract: Raisable and lowerable platforms for use with ladders that are laid against exterior and interior walls, and against other inclined surfaces such as pitched roof surfaces. Two or more ladders can each include the platforms which are controlled by motors to raise and lower in unison. The platforms can be attached by rollers about exterior sides of the ladders or on the interior sides of the ladders, as needed. Single, two, or more ladder applications can include platforms being expandable to have enlarged surfaces. A longitudinal member such as a board, deck, etc., can also be positioned on the platform(s) so it can be used as a raisable and lowerable scaffolding system.