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M4 - Heston Services - Eastbound - Moto

M4 Junction 2/3, Heston, Hounslow, Middlesex , TW5 9NB

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Summary

Getting Here

  • The services are located directly off the M4 motorway, between junctions 2 and 3 with the M25 to the west and London and Brentford to the east.
  • There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
  • The main car park has 5 Blue Badge parking bays, electric vehicle charging points, parent and child parking bays, and a number of standard parking bays.
  • There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay at the petrol station.
  • There is coach parking at the rear of the main services building car park.

Petrol Station

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located at the front of the services building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is lighting in the car park.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
    • Additional parking is available outside the petrol station.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • There is signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 225cm x 400cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Paying View
    • Parking charges apply after a limited time.
    • Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment for parking charges is made over the phone and via an app/online.
    • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
    • To pay visit www.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 400 7275 quoting location number 2441.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
    • There are dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve)

  • Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
    • There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
    • The provider of the charging point(s) is Gridserve.
    • Fast charging is available.
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right of the car park as you enter.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
    • Help is available from staff at WHSmith inside the main services building.
    • There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm.
    • The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
    • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 145cm to 154cm.
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 105cm.
    • The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment for charging is made at the charging point(s).
    • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Tesla)

  • Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
    • The provider of the charging point(s) is Tesla.
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the far left of the car park as you enter.
    • There is/are 16 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 290cm x 470cm.
    • The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 140cm.
  • Comments View
    • The electric vehicle charging points were not in operation at the time of survey.

Seating Area (Outside)

  • The seating area is located outside the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the seating area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • In this area there are tables and chairs without armrests available.
  • Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
  • The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the services building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 135cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm.

Getting Around

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • Music is played in some areas.
    • The cash machine(s) is/are located ahead and left from the main entrance, between Burger King and WHSmith.
    • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 90cm and 120cm.
    • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
  • Signage View
    • There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located to the far left as you enter the services building, opposite Costa Coffee.
  • There is step-free access to the seating area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • In this area there are chairs without armrests, sofas, tables and bench seats available.
  • Some chairs are fixed to the floor.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
  • The standard height for the underside of tables is 71cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 61cm.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter the services building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The signage says 'Accessible Toilet'.
    • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm.
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 104cm.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
    • The toilet seat contrast is poor.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
    • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 120cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter the services building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 99cm.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter the services building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 99cm.

Parent and Baby Room

  • The parent and baby room is located to the right after the main entrance.
  • The parent and baby room is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
  • A key is required for the parent and baby room.
  • The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The baby changing table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby changing table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby changing table once extended is 98cm.
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm.

Standard Shower

  • The shower facilities are located ahead and to the right as you enter the services building.
  • The shower facilities are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • A key is required for the shower facilities.
  • The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
  • There is a small lip at the entrance threshold which could present a trip hazard (photograph 4).
    There is level access into the shower once in the room.
  • The wash basin is 85cm high with a lever mixer tap.
    The shower controls are 128cm above the floor.
    There are two shower rooms available.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

  • There is an audio alarm for emergencies.
  • Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
  • People exit the building using the fire exits.
  • There is an external emergency meeting point.
  • The external emergency meeting point is located outside the main entrance, in the car park.