DO ALL LOFT LADDERS COME WITH A HATCH?
No, not all loft ladders come with a hatch, a wooden loft ladder will usually come complete with a hatch however, you’ll need to double-check you have enough space in the ceiling. If you have an existing hatch we also offer a range of loft ladders without a hatch that is designed to fit into your current space. If you’re looking for a loft ladder and a hatch but don’t have the space required a made to measure loft hatch will work perfectly with an aluminium or telescopic loft ladder.
DO I NEED A HATCH? (DO I NEED A NEW ONE)
Yes, a loft requires a hatch, wooden loft ladders feature a hatch however there are loft ladders available without a hatch. these loft ladders are designed for lofts that already feature a pre-existing hatch. It’s a legal requirement to have roof access so a loft hatch is a perfect way to achieve this, it is also worth noting that a home or flat over three-storey requires a loft hatch that is fire rated for at least 30 minutes.
OUR LOFT LADDERS WITH A HATCH A STANDARD SIZE?
No loft ladder hatches are not a standard size, they are available in varying sizes. this is to ensure that they can be fitted in a number of different environments and applications. If you cannot get a standard “off the shelf” hatch to fit your opening a made to measure hatch may be the ideal solution.
ARE ALL LOFT LADDERS WITH A HATCH TIMBER?
Most loft ladders with a hatch tend to be timber and it proves to be the most popular choice on the market, however, we now have several loft ladders with hatches that are available in steel in both folding and concertina styles.