Low Level Access/Inspection Hatches

Side Access / Low Level Tank Inspection Hatches – Installed Nationwide

Low Level Access Hatches are considered a requirement for safely inspecting and maintaining cold water storage tanks or any similar structure that is deemed a confined space. There are significant safety advantages when an low level access point is fitted. As a duty-holder you are obliged to assess dangers and take action to reduce risks to both staff, visitors and contractors.

Echo Square provides expert advice given by industry leading teams of consultants and installers. We supply and fit Low Level Access Hatches (also referred to as Side Access Inspection Hatches) to all types of liquid retaining structures but primarily cold water storage tanks.

We are competitively priced and carry out installations throughout the UK and Ireland and have the capacity to attend your site with minimal delay to help advise you on what is required to ensure you are compliant. Our installations are always thoroughly checked prior to commission to ensure years of trouble-free service.

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Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. Approved Code of Practice

“The design should incorporate easy access, taking account of requirements in the event of emergencies. For example: (a) the design should incorporate manholes sited at the bottom or low down in the structure…”

Risk Factors when NO Low Level Hatch is present

Among others the common risks associated with roof tank access hatches include:

Falling from the top of the tank
Confined spaces risk which could include flooding/drowning or asphyxiation
Falling whilst climbing the exterior of the tank
Falling into the tank
Limited means of escape from structure in an emergency
Dropping tools or equipment whilst climbing
Injuries from carrying tools or equipment up access ladders
Increased difficulty for ambulance / first aid staff to access someone injured in the tank
Increased risk of injury to ambulance / first aid staff

Advantages of Low Level Access Hatches

Above safety issues addressed
Maintains “Good Practice” regarding HSE guidelines
Reduces inspection / maintenance times therefore allowing for long term cost savings when internal works within the structure is required to be carried out

Buy With Confidence

The quality of our product combined with our skilled team of applicators means we can offer a comprehensive guarantee of up to 15 years (10 year minimum guarantee).

You can rest assured that Echo Square will provide the very best service from start to finish and emergency backup should you ever need it.

Ross St John

14:43 23 Aug 24

Great Company to use, very efficient and detailed. Highly recommend

Anjo

05:29 22 Jul 24

We manage a large residential block and recently reached out to Echo to quote to reline two water tanks that were failing. An absolute fantastic service all round. A quote was received within a day or so. Works were booked in and communication was excellent. We were really impressed with the engineers on the day. They communicated well on the day in terms of the plan of action. Once the work was complete, they ensured all areas were left clean and tidy. A follow up report post works was sent very soon after the works.We look forward to working with Echo again. If you need honest, reliable contractors who will get the job done and to a high a standard, don't hesitate to get in touch with them.Thank you.

Shaun Medlin

08:38 13 Aug 23

I contacted Echo Square on behalf of a client of mine who urgently needed her Victorian underground Cistern re lined. The work was quoted for promptly and the work carried out to a high standard by the engineers who were courteous and friendly despite their long drive to site. My client was very impressed and so grateful to have her Cistern back in working order. I would highly recommend this company and will most definitely approach them again should I have another client with tank issues in the future. 5 star service!

Terry Stevens

15:03 27 Jan 23

Echo Square attended site after we water jetted a concrete tank, they tank lined the entire tank in just a few days, fantastic job

Jessica Neil

08:01 14 Jun 22

Echo Square Services team assisted in helping with the refurbishment of two very difficult to access steel water tanks located at a VIP client’s head office.Their team did a fantastic job.I was especially impressed by the comprehensive photo report at the end.Highly recommend!

Laurence Green

11:05 13 Jun 22

** Highly Recommended!**Echo Square Services were assigned to reline two cold water tanks at a presdigious Law firm in Farringdon. The job was carried out successfully and on time with zeor disruption to the business operation. James and his team were a pleasure to work with, taking extreme care with all aspect of communication, health and safety and workmanship.Thank you James and the team!!

Rae Nunn

13:17 26 Feb 19

Having used other companies in the past I can wholeheartedly say that our dealings with Nationwide Tank Relining have been a breath of fresh air. We have had tanks relined, water hygiene assessments and floor coatings. All work was carried out in a timely manner and the quality of work has each and every time been exemplary. My bosses are thrilled with my decision to switch to Nationwide Tank Relining and a tank that was relined 10 years ago by them still looks good as new internally, and the money we've saved from choosing the right supplier has proven to be a very smart business move. Highly recommended!