Loft hatch installation in Dawlish
Looking for professional loft hatch installation help in Dawlish? Hembury Contracting provides reliable carpentry services across Dawlish and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Dawlish
Professional loft hatch installation - new opening cut through ceiling, proper frame built, insulated hatch door fitted. Safe, proper access to your loft created.
### Create Proper Loft Access
If your house doesn't have a loft hatch, or it's in the wrong place, you're missing out on storage space. **Installing a proper hatch gives you safe access to the loft for storage or maintenance**.
> 🪜 **First step to loft storage.** A proper hatch is the foundation for using your loft space.
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### What Installation Involves
| ✅ Proper Installation | ❌ Bodged Access | |------------------------|-----------------| | Neat frame | Rough opening | | Insulated door | Cold draughts | | Sits flush | Edges showing | | Opens easily | Sticks or jams |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Full Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Locate** | Position agreed, joists found | | **Cut** | Opening made between joists | | **Frame** | Proper frame built | | **Fit** | Insulated hatch door installed | | **Finish** | Trim fitted, painted if needed |
**📦 What's Included** - Position assessment - Opening cutting - Frame construction - Insulated hatch door - Trim finishing
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### Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------|----------------|------------| | Standard installation | 2 hrs | **£110** | | Complex installation | 4 hrs | **£210** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Hatch included or supplied separately.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **No existing access** - Create one
✅ **Hatch in wrong place** - Move it
✅ **Bigger access needed** - For furniture
✅ **Loft conversion prep** - Proper access point
Why Choose Us for Loft hatch installation in Dawlish?
Proper access created
Insulated hatch door
Frame finished neatly
Ready for ladder fitting
What to Expect
### Step 1: Locate Best position identified, joists located, services checked. ### Step 2: Cut Opening made cleanly, frame constructed, trimmed. ### Step 3: Finish Hatch door fitted, trim installed, ready for use.
Our Dawlish Service Coverage
We cover Dawlish and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Dawlish or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌡️ **Insulation matters** - an uninsulated loft hatch is a cold spot. Proper insulated hatches reduce heat loss significantly. **Hatch options:** - Standard hinged hatches - Insulated versions (worth it) - Fire-rated (for flats) - Integrated with loft ladder **Adding a ladder:** - Can be fitted at same visit - Makes loft actually usable - Various types available - Recommend doing both together
Frequently Asked Questions about Loft hatch installation in Dawlish
Can a hatch go anywhere in my ceiling?
Location depends on what's above. We need to work between joists and avoid wiring, pipes, and structural elements. Usually there's a good spot, but we'll assess before committing.
What size should the hatch be?
Standard hatches are 562x662mm or 726x566mm. Bigger is better for access, but needs to fit between joists without too much structural work. We'll advise on the best size for your loft.
Will this make a mess?
Cutting a ceiling makes dust and debris. We use dust sheets and contain the area, but expect some disruption. We clean up thoroughly.
Can you fit a ladder at the same time?
Yes - loft hatch plus ladder is a common combination. Makes sense to do both together. We can supply or fit one you've bought.
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