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Loft Hatches & Loft Access Doors
Loft hatches, also known as loft doors, loft access hatches or loft trap doors, in standard UK sizes, small and large openings, and made to measure. Choose plastic or steel, drop-down or push-up, with insulated, Part L and fire-rated options.
AIRTIGHT | HINGED ACCESS
AT Airtight Loft Hatch | Picture Frame
- 1–2 working days
- Zintec Steel, white finish
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.15/0.25/0.35 U Value options
1-HOUR FIRE RATED
Fire Rated Loft Hatch for HMOs | Picture Frame
- Zintec Steel, white finish
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.32 U Value
INSULATED | HINGED ACCESS
PDV2 - CONTEMPORARY Loft Hatch - Advanced | Picture Frame
- 1–2 working days
- UV Stable Plastic
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.35/0.25 U Value
INSULATED | HINGED ACCESS
PD CONTEMPORARY Loft Hatch | Picture Frame
- 1–2 working days
- UV Stable Plastic
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.35 U Value
NON FIRE RATED
SDS Bespoke Loft Hatch | Picture Frame
- Zintec Steel, white finish
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.32 U Value
1-HOUR FIRE RATED
Bespoke Fire rated Push up Loft Hatch | Picture Frame
- Zintec Steel, white finish
- Fits: Ceiling
- Insulated: 0.32 U Value
TRADITIONAL | HINGED ACCESS
LT2 Traditional Loft Hatch | Picture Frame
- UV Stable Plastic
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.78/0.35 U Value options
1-HOUR FIRE RATED
Fire Rated Loft Hatch, Part L Compliant (Push-Up) 536 x536mm | Picture Frame
- Zintec Steel, white finish
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.32 U Value
FIRE RATED | AIRTIGHT ACCESS
Fire Rated Airtight Loft Hatch | Picture Frame
- 1–2 working days
- Zintec Steel, white finish
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.32 U Value
INVISIBLE | HINGED ACCESS
Invisible Line Loft Hatch | Beaded Frame
- Zintec Steel, white finish
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.32 U Value
1-HOUR FIRE RATED
Fire Rated Insulated Loft Hatch, Part L Compliant (Push-Up) 736 x 536mm | Picture Frame
- Zintec Steel, white finish
- Fits: Ceiling Only
- Insulated: 0.32 U Value
HEAVY DUTY CATCH
Heavy Duty Loft Hatch Catch
The hinged loft hatch, and why the design works
Most of our standard hatches use a hinged door — attached to the frame along the short side — that simply drops down when you open it. It's a design with three practical advantages: you can open it from the floor with a pole (no climbing on a chair or steps); the door swings clear and stays out of the way while you get into the loft; and, because the hinge acts as a pivot, the closed and locked door presses firmly against the foam seal to keep draughts out. They come in a smooth white finish that needs no painting or decorating.
Insulation and Part L
Every Jupiter Blue loft hatch is insulated, with foam seals between the frame and door to cut draughts. How much insulation varies by model — our budget hatches have 35mm, and the exact thermal performance (U-value) is listed on each product, where a lower U-value means the hatch holds heat in better. If you need to meet or exceed Part L of the Building Regulations, we have a range of push-up and hinged hatches built to do exactly that. The right level depends on your ceiling depth and thermal requirements — get in touch if you'd like a hand.
Loft hatch sizes and measuring
Standard-range hatches are sized to fit between joists at 600mm centres. To choose, measure your structural opening (joist to joist and trimmer to trimmer), check the hatch is specified to fit it, and allow enough clearance for a drop-down door to swing open.
| Opening | Sizes (mm) | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Small / compact | 536 x 536, 550 x 550 | Older properties and tight joist spacing |
| Standard | 560 x 640, 562 x 722, 560 x 760 | Most UK homes with 600mm joist centres |
| Square | 600 x 600 | Square openings |
| Large | 555 x 800, 600 x 900 | Easier access for boarding and storage |
| Any other size | Made to measure | Non-standard openings |
If your opening is a different size, our made-to-measure loft hatches are built to your exact dimensions.
Replacing an old loft hatch
Most replacements are a straight swap. Measure the structural opening rather than the old frame, choose a hatch specified for that opening, and the new frame fits inside it. If your opening is an unusual size, a made-to-measure hatch avoids altering the joists. Every hatch comes with step-by-step fitting instructions.
The full range
Alongside the standard models, the range covers plastic and steel (metal) hatches, highly insulated and air-tested models, fire-rated loft hatches, loft hatches with an integrated ladder, and bespoke insulated hatches for non-standard openings. Not sure whether plastic or steel suits you? Our guide Plastic or steel loft hatch? compares the two. Nobody in the UK makes and sells more loft hatches than us — buying direct means a quality product at a competitive price.