Residential

Access Panels, Riser Doors & Loft Hatches for Residential Developments

Fire rated, acoustic rated, airtight, and thermally efficient access panels, riser doors, loft hatches, and meter overboxes for apartments, housing, and mixed use residential schemes.

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Residential buildings require access products that maintain fire compartmentation between dwellings and communal areas, deliver acoustic separation meeting Part E, support airtightness and thermal performance under Part L, and provide secure, discreet maintenance access throughout. From apartment corridors and service risers to individual loft hatches and meter cupboards, every access point must meet Building Regulations, pass inspection, and work within the finished environment without compromising the interior.

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Our Capabilities

What We Provide for
Residential Projects

Specialist access solutions engineered for the fire, acoustic, thermal, and finish demands of residential developments.

Fire Compartmentation

Access panels and riser doors rated up to 120 minutes, tested. Maintaining compartmentation in communal corridors, stairwells, risers, and between dwellings, critical for Part B compliance and building safety.

Acoustic Separation

Panels rated up to 48dB supporting Part E requirements for sound insulation between dwellings, between dwellings and communal areas, and around service risers. Pre completion sound testing confidence starts with the right products.

Airtight & Thermally Efficient

Airtight rated access panels tested to BS EN 1026:2016 and insulated loft hatches that support Part L compliance. Every penetration in the building envelope matters for energy performance, and our products are designed to maintain it.

Seamless Finishes

Plasterboard faced panels that disappear into walls and ceilings. Tile faced panels for bathrooms and kitchens. Metal faced panels for utility and communal areas. Products that match the finish standard residents expect.

Meter Overboxes

Secure, compliant meter access for gas and electric in individual dwellings and communal meter rooms. Standard and bespoke sizes available.

Volume Supply

Large schedules with repetitive unit types plus communal area specifications managed and delivered to programme. Phased call offs coordinated through our distribution network to match your fit out sequence.

Product Range

Products Commonly Specified
for Residential

Four core product ranges engineered for the fire, acoustic, thermal, and security requirements of residential buildings.

Access Panels

Metal, tile and plasterboard face options. Fire rated up to 120 minutes, acoustic rated up to 48dB.

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Riser Doors

Full height steel riser doors for service risers and shafts. Fire rated up to 120 minutes, acoustic rated up to 40dB Rw on R51.

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Fire rated meter overbox by Rapid Access

Meter Overboxes

Gas and electric meter overboxes with tamper proof locking. Fire rated to 120 minutes for compliant access.

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Loft Hatches

Insulated, airtight loft hatches. Fire rated up to 120 minutes with drop down and side hinged options.

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For Your Role

Supporting Your Role on
Residential Projects

Role specific resources for the people specifying, installing and managing access panels across apartments, high rise and mixed use residential schemes.

Architects specifying residential projects

NBS clauses, BIM objects, Part B/E/L evidence and fire test reports for specifying access products across apartments, high rise and mixed use residential. Resources for Architects →

Housing associations managing residential portfolios

Fire rated access panels and meter overboxes for social housing compartmentation remediation. Portfolio supply, certification packs and fast turnaround. Resources for Housing Associations →

Main contractors delivering residential schemes

Fast lead times, phased delivery and competitive pricing for main contractors delivering apartment and high rise residential schemes. Resources for Main Contractors →

Made in Britain

Formed, Welded, Coated & Tested
Under One Roof

Every access panel, riser door, loft hatch and meter overbox is manufactured at our own facility in Nuneaton — no outsourcing, no middlemen, full control over quality and lead time.

Operator running an Amada press brake to form steel access panel components — 01CNC press-braked steel

MIG welding a door frame on the fabrication bench — 02MIG-welded frames

Products on the overhead conveyor of the in-house powder coating line — 03In-house powder coating

Finished access panels on the packing conveyor before despatch — 04Checked before despatch

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about specifying access solutions for residential developments.

What fire ratings do you provide for residential buildings?

Access panels and riser doors are available with fire ratings from 30 minutes up to 120 minutes, tested. The required rating depends on the location. Communal corridors, risers, and compartment walls typically require higher ratings.

Do your panels help with Part E sound testing?

Yes. Our acoustic rated panels achieve up to 48dB sound reduction, independently tested. Specifying the correct acoustic rated access products helps avoid failures during pre completion sound testing.

Do you supply insulated loft hatches for Part L?

Yes. Our insulated loft hatches are designed to maintain thermal performance in the building envelope, supporting Part L compliance. Airtight rated options tested to BS EN 1026:2016 are also available to minimise air leakage.

Can you supply meter overboxes for large residential schemes?

Yes. We supply gas and electric meter overboxes in standard and bespoke sizes. For large schemes with repetitive unit types, we manage the schedule and coordinate phased delivery through our distribution network.

How do your products support the Building Safety Act?

We provide complete product traceability, test evidence, certification, and installation documentation that supports the golden thread of building information required under the Building Safety Act for higher risk residential buildings.

Can plasterboard faced panels be painted and finished to match?

Yes. Plasterboard faced panels are designed to be skimmed, taped, and painted to match surrounding walls and ceilings, providing a seamless finish that is virtually invisible once decorated.

Access Panels, Riser Doors & Loft Hatches for Residential Developments