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Trusted Access Panels & Loft Hatches in Walsall, UK
Access Panels Direct has been a leading provider of access panels, loft hatches, and riser doors for over 15 years. Our UK-based manufacturing facility ensures all products meet rigorous British and European standards, combining durability with precise engineering. We specialise in both standard and bespoke solutions, offering fire-rated, acoustic, and airtight options tailored to residential and commercial needs. Our commitment to rapid delivery ensures standard access panels are dispatched within 24 hours, while our dedicated team provides expert guidance for custom projects. With a focus on energy efficiency, our products achieve U-values as low as 0.26 W/mK, supporting compliance with Part L building regulations. We maintain strict quality control across our product range, including metal, plasterboard, and plastic access panels, alongside insulated loft hatches and thermally broken roof hatches.

Our partnerships with industry-leading brands like Manthorpe ensure reliable loft ladder solutions, while our loyalty rewards programme demonstrates our dedication to customer satisfaction. Through continuous innovation, we have developed patented features such as the FlipFix rapid-installation system, reducing fitting time to under five minutes. Our technical expertise extends to critical infrastructure projects, including healthcare facilities and data centres, where fire safety and acoustic performance are paramount. This combination of manufacturing excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer-centric service has established us as a trusted partner across the UK construction industry.
Services
Access Panels Loft Hatches Riser Doors Skylights Roof Hatches Bespoke Solutions Fire Rated Products Acoustic Panels Insulated Hatches Plastic Panels
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 15 years of specialist manufacturing experience in access solutions
  • Our products meet UK and European fire, acoustic, and energy efficiency standards
  • We provide free next-working-day delivery on standard access panels
  • We engineer patented solutions like the FlipFix rapid-installation system
  • Our UK-based team offers expert support for bespoke project requirements
What people say
Quality product Quick delivery Excellent service Easy installation Competitive pricing
Services
Access Panels
We manufacture a comprehensive range of access panels including fire-rated, acoustic, and airtight models. Our products feature metal, plasterboard, and plastic options with sizes from 150x150mm to 1200x600mm. Bespoke configurations include antibacterial coatings, RAL colour matching, and shallow-depth frames for restricted spaces.
Loft Hatches
Our insulated loft hatches achieve U-values as low as 0.35 W/mK, meeting Part L building regulations. Available in picture frame and beaded frame designs with fire ratings up to 60 minutes. We supply both standard sizes and made-to-measure solutions with optional three-way locking systems.
Riser Doors
Fire-rated riser doors provide concealed access to vertical service shafts with acoustic ratings up to 48dB. Constructed from Zintec steel or plasterboard, these doors meet BS EN 1634-1 standards and feature smoke seals for enhanced safety in commercial and residential buildings.
Bespoke Solutions
We create tailored access solutions including 4-hour fire-rated panels, perforated doors, and circular designs. Customisation options cover dimensions, locking mechanisms, and surface finishes including powder coating to any RAL colour specification.
Roof Hatches
Surespan aluminium roof hatches feature thermally broken frames with insulation up to 75mm. Gas-spring assisted opening and hold-open safety stays ensure safe operation. Available in standard sizes or made-to-order dimensions with IP66 weatherproofing.
Questions
What types of access panels do you offer?
We provide metal, plasterboard, plastic, and tiled access panels in standard and bespoke sizes. Fire-rated options include 1-hour and 2-hour fire resistance with picture or beaded frames.
Do you offer custom-sized products?
Yes, we manufacture made-to-measure access panels, loft hatches, and riser doors to your exact specifications with no additional cost for bespoke dimensions.
What fire safety ratings are available?
Our fire-rated products include 1-hour, 2-hour, and 4-hour fire resistance options tested to BS EN 1634-1 standards for both access panels and riser doors.
What delivery options exist?
Standard access panels qualify for free next-working-day delivery across mainland UK when ordered before 14:30. Bespoke items typically dispatch within 5 working days.
Can I get technical support?
Our team provides expert guidance on product selection, fire ratings, and installation requirements. Technical datasheets and NBS specifications are available for all products.
Are installation instructions provided?
Yes, comprehensive fitting guides accompany all products. Fire-rated installations require intumescent mastic application as specified in our technical documentation.
Reviews (4)
Info Isdtelford Co Uk
May 10, 2021 Report
Great company to deal with. Kate in sales couldn't have been more helpful from order to collection,will use APD again .Thank you Kate.
Guy Kefford
Oct 30, 2020 Report
Fantastic service and great products, Kate gives us a first class experience every time and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Acorn Spencer
Aug 23, 2020 Report
I have been using Acess Panels Direct for my fire rated Access Hatches for a while now and I have to say that the service to date has been nothing less than perfect. Prices arrive promptly and are always competitive, goods are despatched when they say they will be and the product is excellent quality. Time is such a valuable commodity at present and I do not have time to keep chasing orders; I know that once I place an order it will be there when they say. My contact is Kate and she is a real credit to the company (and no she did not pay me to say that....!!!)
Paul Spencer MD Acorn Spencer Ltd
Kerry Rigby
Jun 15, 2020 Report
We have used Access Panels Direct frequently and are always provided with a quick efficient service, even bespoke items ordered are received promptly. Highly recommended