Accessing your loft space is an important aspect of home ownership. Your loft can provide invaluable storage solutions or even extra living space if converted. However, a poorly positioned loft hatch can cause major headaches when it comes to conveniently and safely accessing this area of your home.
If your current loft hatch location is problematic, then relocating it may be the ideal solution; there are several scenarios where moving a poorly positioned hatch improves loft access and usability.
Read on to understand the benefits of moving your hatch and how the professionals at Home Counties Loft Ladders can help.
Why Should You Consider Relocating Your Hatch?
There are several scenarios that may prompt you to relocate your existing loft hatch:
● Limited accessibility – If your hatch is awkwardly positioned where it’s difficult to deploy a ladder or get into the loft space, then moving it somewhere with more open room can vastly improve convenience.
● Safety hazards – Older hatches sometimes end up located unsafely above staircases or in a hazardous area that poses a safety risk. Relocating to a safer spot reduces accident risks.
● Remodelling plans – If you intend to remodel your home, you may need to move the hatch to accommodate layout changes or structural work. For example if removing walls or raising ceiling height.
● Energy efficiency – A poorly insulated or sealed hatch can allow valuable heat loss from your home. Moving to a better insulated ceiling area and upgrading the hatch itself can save on energy bills.
● Storage and organisation – A more conveniently placed hatch makes organising and retrieving stored items in your loft space much simpler.
Assessing the Feasibility of Relocating Your Loft Hatch
Once you’ve decided that you’d like to relocate your loft hatch, the next step is determining the feasibility.
The experts at Home Counties Loft Ladders will carry out a thorough on-site assessment, evaluating:
● Your existing loft hatch location and any issues with it
● Potential new locations within your home’s layout
● Clearance space needed for your chosen loft ladder based on loft floor height
We will also discuss your requirements and intended use of the loft space. Our specialist surveyors can then advise you on the best place to reposition your hatch based on these factors.
The Step-By-Step Process of Relocating Your Loft Hatch
While a small hatch relocation is possible as a DIY project, we strongly recommend using our professional services due to the structural considerations involved.
So you can visualise how this works, here is an overview of the full process our team at Home Counties will undertake to relocate your loft hatch:
1. Remove existing hatch
2. Create new ceiling opening
3. Install replacement hatch and ladder
Enjoy the Benefits of Your Newly Relocated Hatch!
Once our teams complete the entire process of moving your loft hatch to its fresh location, you can enjoy renewed convenience and safety accessing your loft.
Our expert loft hatch relocation services transform the usefulness of your loft space. To arrange your no obligation free home survey contact the loft access and storage specialists at Home Counties Loft Ladders today on 0808 301 9548!
