06/15/2026
Another safety hazard fixed and another happy customer!
This older home has a crawl space access opening in the floor for plumbing maintenance. The challenge was that the access hole was located underneath a storage shelf, making it awkward and potentially unsafe for the homeowner to reach over when accessing it.
The homeowner was concerned about the risk of falling or accidentally dropping tools into the opening, so we came up with a practical solution: a custom removable hatch door.
We installed side support framing anchored to the concrete floor and built a customized lid to fit the exact height and width of the opening. The result is a secure, easy-to-remove hatch that eliminates the fall hazard while still allowing convenient access to the crawl space.
Safety improved, functionality restored, and one more problem solved. Next up: deck repairs to make the exterior just as safe!