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The UK Manufacturer Behind the Access Solution.

Established in 2008, we have grown to a team of over 100 employees. We design and manufacture every product in house, giving the UK construction industry direct access to the manufacturer and complete confidence in quality, compliance and service.

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Rapid Access Ltd is a UK manufacturer of access panels, riser doors, loft hatches and meter overboxes for the construction industry. Founded in 2008 in Nuneaton, the company has grown from 18 employees and a single production line to a team of over 100 across multiple sites. Today, it manufactures high-performance access solutions used on projects worldwide, supporting healthcare, commercial, education, residential, retail, hospitality and transport sectors throughout the UK and beyond.

Rapid Access UK manufacturing facility
What Sets Us Apart

From 18 People to
100+ and Growing

Founded on 1 August 2008 by three local businessmen with a shared vision to transform the access panel industry. Innovation came early and has never stopped.

We’re the Manufacturer

No middlemen, no reliance on third-party stock. We design and manufacture every product across our UK facilities, which means faster turnarounds, sharper pricing, and the flexibility to create bespoke solutions at speed.

Tested

Every product is independently tested for fire, acoustic, airtight, and smoke performance by UKAS-accredited laboratories including BRE and Warringtonfire. We invest in fire testing monthly.

Made to Measure

Custom sizes, non-standard specifications, and project-specific requirements manufactured to your exact dimensions. Standard products ship in 3–5 days.

ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Tested

Our certifications demonstrate commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility and health and safety across every product we manufacture.

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Why Us

Why Contractors, Architects &
Specifiers Choose Rapid Access

Direct access to the manufacturer means faster turnarounds, better pricing, and complete confidence in every product.

We’re the Manufacturer

No middlemen, no reliance on third-party stock. We design and manufacture every product across our UK facilities, which means faster turnarounds, sharper pricing, and the flexibility to create bespoke solutions at speed.

Tested

Every product is independently tested for fire, acoustic, airtight, and smoke performance by UKAS-accredited laboratories including BRE and Warringtonfire. We invest in fire testing monthly. We provide evidence, not claims.

Made to Measure

When standard doesn’t fit, we manufacture to your exact requirements. Custom sizes, non-standard specifications, and project-specific configurations are all made to order at our UK facility.

3–5 Day Standard Lead Times

Standard products are dispatched in 3 to 5 working days. Our manufacturing capacity and stock holding means we respond to demand rather than hoping it’s on the shelf.

Technical Support From the Source

Our technical team are product specialists, not call handlers. They understand wall build-ups, fire strategies, acoustic requirements, and Building Regulations because they work directly with our design and manufacturing teams.

Complete Documentation

Fire test reports, acoustic test reports, datasheets, NBS specifications, BIM objects, CAD files, installation guidance, and quality checklists. Everything an architect, contractor, or Building Control officer needs.

Accredited & Tested

Quality You Can Trust

Independently tested to the highest industry standards for fire safety, quality management, and construction.

UKAS Accredited
Management Systems 0015
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Integrated Management
ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001
ISO 45001
Health & Safety
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
Constructionline Gold
Verified Contractor
RIBA CPD Provider
Approved Supplier
NBS Source
Listed Manufacturer
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3-5 Day Lead Time
Up to 120 Min Fire Rated
Bespoke Sizes Available
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ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management ISO 14001:2015, Environmental
ISO 45001:2018 Health & Safety ISO 45001:2018, Health & Safety
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