How to fit a loft hatch
Whether you have an existing loft hatch that is too small, or you have no loft hatch whatsoever, there may come a time where you want to fit a new loft hatch in your home so that you can easily get in and out of your loft.
Fortunately, for the majority of homes, this is possible! This means that in no time you will have access to your loft and be able to use it as storage or an extra living space.
Loft hatches are one of the loft services that our expert tradesmen offer at The Loft Doctor. Carry on reading to find out more!
Loft hatch sizes
There are a number of standard loft hatch sizes used in the UK, with the most common size being around 562mm x 726mm (22” x 30”).
However, not all homes are built to the same specifications, so you may be forced to choose a smaller loft hatch – or you may be free to choose a large loft hatch should you wish to do so.
In this case, you can commonly find loft hatches at sizes of 450mm x 600mm (17.5” x 23.5”), 562mm x 562mm (22” x 22”), and 686mm x 856mm (27” x 33.5”) at your local trade stores.
Made to measure loft hatches
If your home really is unique, then you may require a made to measure loft hatch.
For example, you may have a large water tank or section of pipes running across where you would like to fit your loft hatch, requiring you to cut your measurements short.
Or, you may have plenty of space and want a larger than average ceiling hatch so that you can easily transport large items into your loft.
Either way, a bespoke solution will be suitable for your needs. At The Loft Doctor, we can advise you on whether or not you will require a made to measure loft hatch and, if so, can source and fit one for you at a competitive price.
Loft hatch installation by The Loft Doctor
Looking for a new loft hatch in the north west? Contact our team at The Loft Doctor and we can book you in for a no-obligation loft health check and fit your loft hatch for you.
We are a team of time-served professionals and have tonnes of experience carrying out loft services. See some of the other services we provide here.