Surespan designs and manufactures roof access hatches, stainless and aluminium floor access covers, fixed ladders and smoke ventilation solutions for water treatment and wastewater facilities worldwide. Our products are specified where corrosion resistance, safe access, engineered load performance, coordinated detailing and documented technical support are essential to the project team.
Surespan manufactures roof hatches, floor access covers, ladders and smoke vents for water treatment and wastewater environments where corrosion resistance, safe access and long-term serviceability matter. We support utilities teams, civils contractors and consultants delivering treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs and plant rooms with robust roof access, engineered floor covers (including recessed and heavy duty options) and AOV smoke vent solutions, backed by drawings, BIM content and documented technical data to simplify specification, approvals and delivery.
Specify aluminium, marine-grade aluminium, or stainless steel (including Grade 316 options where required) with suitable seals, fixings and finishes for humid or chemically aggressive zones.
Anti-slip surfaces, fall-prevention options (including safety grids where required), and practical handling features such as assisted opening and hold-open stays help reduce risk during routine maintenance.
From large structural openings to non-standard slab depths and plant access routes, we develop project-specific hatch configurations, including single-leaf, double-leaf and multi-leaf arrangements.
Clear submittals, coordinated drawings, revision control and predictable lead times aligned with programme requirements, backed by QA documentation where required.
Surespan provides a comprehensive library of technical resources to support specification and approvals for water-sector access. Our Resource Centre is structured for BIM-led workflows and formal submittals, helping project teams move faster through design, coordination, procurement and site delivery.
Access datasheets, load guidance, installation details and performance summaries for floor hatches and roof access solutions commonly used across treatment works, pumping stations and utility compounds.
Download DWG details and Revit families for standard and project-specific configurations to support efficient integration with slab details, covers, plinths, bunds, and safe access routes.
For wet and chemically aggressive zones, stainless steel (often Grade 316 where specified) and appropriate aluminium options are commonly selected. We help you align material choice, seals and fixings to the location, access frequency, and expected exposure so the hatch remains serviceable over the long term.
Yes. Water sites frequently require enhanced slip resistance and fall protection when covers are opened for maintenance. Options can include anti-slip surfaces and safety grids (hinged, lift-out or retractable depending on access and handling needs).
We regularly support specifications ranging from pedestrian-only areas through to slow-moving wheeled plant and higher-duty service zones. Where required, hatch configurations can be engineered for high wheel loads, with project-specific documentation to support approvals.
Where required, hatch configurations can incorporate enhanced hold-down and sealing strategies to manage water pressure from below and reduce leakage risk, alongside practical water-management detailing.
Options range from secure locking systems through to keyed access control and padlockable safety components, depending on the project’s operational and safeguarding requirements. For larger or controlled-access applications, we can support key switch operation and coordinated keying strategies.
Yes. For large structural openings or where manual handling is not practical, we can support assisted operation (including hydraulic or electrically operated solutions), with suitable controls, limit-switch logic and safe-use features.
Yes. Our Resource Centre includes datasheets, installation details, DWG drawings and BIM content across floor hatches, ladders and roof hatches to support coordination and approvals.
