Wheeled ladder caddy

A caddy for transporting a ladder, the caddy comprising:

• a substantially rigid base;
• a mount coupled to the base and extending therefrom, the mount defining a cavity;
• an engagement member operatively coupled to the base and configured to transition with respect to the base;
• and
• a wheel assembly comprising an axle coupled to the base and a pair of wheels coupled to opposing ends of the axle;
• wherein the cavity receives a foot of each of a front rail and a corresponding back rail of the ladder and the engagement member transitions toward the base to contact each of the front rail and the corresponding back rail to engage by friction fit the ladder between the engagement member and the base.

A method of transporting a ladder on a caddy, the method comprising:

• providing a caddy with a first face and a second face, the caddy having a mount coupled to the first face and a wheel assembly coupled to the second face;
• inserting a foot of each of a front rail of the ladder and a corresponding back rail of the ladder into a cavity of the mount protruding from the base;
• coupling by press fit each of the front rail and the corresponding back rail between the first face of the base and a securing mechanism in communication with the base;
• applying force to the ladder to transition the caddy from a first position to a second position, wherein in the second position the ladder is less vertical than in the first position;
• transporting the ladder on the caddy.